Rocky Lane Western (1949) comic books 1953-1955

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Stories and art by Ralph Carlson and others. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Undercover Marshal" Rocky learns that the unveiling of a town's new statue will set off a dynamite explosion, and then it's a race against time. Framed for murder, Rocky is stymied when the real killer is female and he "can't hit a woman," so he goes for a Three Stooges approach instead. A man thinks he might make a good actor, because his arm was in a cast once. Sagebrush; Gopher-Face; The Statue of Devastation; Dee Dickens: The Tough Hombre; The Frame-Up; Doctor of Law; Experienced!; The Ghost City That Came to Life; Fizzy: Barber Shop Blues. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ralph Carlson and others. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Undercover Marshal" Rocky figures out that the location of buried outlaw loot is really a dynamite trap, but will he reach the sheriff in time to tell him? Rocky figures out the connection between a missing rancher and a condemned swimming hole, and it's not pretty. When a friend's son inherits a small fortune and spends it all on gambling, Rocky decides to intervene. Sub Outlaw; Boomerang of Death; Sage-Brush; Gopher-Face; The Secret of the Creek; The Ace of Death; Dee Dickens: The Wood Expert; The Root Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover photo of Rocky Lane (Allan Lane) and his horse Black Jack. "The Prairie Massacre," art by Ralph Carlson; Rocky disguises himself as an Indian to get near the renegade Indians who have stolen ammunition. "The Deadly Dead Bear," art by Frank Bolle; A taxidermist is sewed up in a bear hide by his killer. "A Close Shave"; Dee Dickens at the barber shop. "Murder's Suitor," art by Frank Bolle; A jealous cowboy kills his rival. "The Midnight Marauders"; A rancher who is running for Sheriff has his ranch wrecked by masked hoodlums several times. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ralph Carlson, Tom Cooke and Howard Boughner. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. Rocky gets to town just in time to witness a murder by defenestration, but he doesn't buy the official story of a drunken accident. A stranger comes to Rocky with a tale of murder, but no one else remembers him and the dead body has disappeared. Bronko Betsy finds a friend. The Big Strike; The Accident; Give Him Room; Good Night!; The Devils Hoof; Bronko Betsy: A Cure for Lonesomeness; Assignment: Peril!; The Paint Job; Dead Mans Revenge!. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ralph Carlson and others. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Undercover Marshal" Rocky is framed for murder when a man is shot with his own gun, in the dramatically titled "Stagecoach of Doom." A murder mystery takes Rocky deep into the hidden past of a town. Dee Dickens decides to make some money by selling the Elixir of Youth for $100 a bottle. Go West Young Man; The Stagecoach of Doom; Sage-Brush; Old Smokey; Dee Dickens: The Elixir of Youth; Bronko Betsy; Gopher-Face; The Hand of Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ralph Carlson and Howard Boughner. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. Rocky tries to tame the infamous bronco Meteor, but even Rocky is unable to ride him until he confronts the men who killed his young master. When rustlers make repeated night raids that always fail, Rocky suspects they're up to something else. Rocky gets involved in the feud over a disputed lumber camp. Longhorn Killer; The Wrangler; Sage-Brush; Gopherface; Dee Dickens: Foul Fighting on Fair Grounds; Longhorn Masquerade; No Escape; Bronko Betsy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ralph Carlson and Howard Boughner. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Undercover Marshal" Rocky tries to find out why Army Captain Berry hates the Arapahoe, before he can succeed in starting a war with the Native tribe. Rocky must figure out who's planning to murder a rancher, and why they're sending mysterious messages to his friends. Dee Dickens starts a conversation with his barber about how much he hates chatty barbers. Trail Detective; Arapahoe Prisoner; Old Smokey; Bronko Betsy; Dee Dickens: The Closest Shave on Record; The Alibi; Murder and Marriage; Sagebrush; Gopherface. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ralph Carlson and Howard Boughner. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. Rocky tries to tame a Western town when a cattle drive comes through, making the place as wild as a future spring break, only with horses and guns. A beautiful woman causes strife in a small town, but that's as nothing to a woman scorned. Vengeful outlaw Hank plots to get even with Rocky in the town of Wheel Rim, where guns are banned. Peaceful Pete; The Green-Eyed Monster; Sagebrush; The Town Tamer; Gopherface; Bronko Betsy; Dee Dickens: The Mighty Masseur; The Mountain Lion Murder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ralph Carlson and others. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. Rocky brings law and order to Beaver Falls, but that doesn't sit well with the vigilante mob that was dealing out crude justice with a heavy hand. Rocky investigates a series of deadly blasts at the railroad construction site. Dee Dickens describes the toughest bug ever and his foolproof bug solution. Also featuring a PSA for air rifle safety. Young Boss; Vigilante Violence; Sagebrush; Old Smokey; Bobby's Bull's-Eye; Dee Dickens: The Buggy Tale; Trouble Boss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Undercover Marshal" Rocky investigates a series of sniper killings and their connection to a bitter young man whose father was killed by a vigilante mob. Dee Dickens describes the faults of the town's various restaurants. Plus a vintage ad for an autographed photo of Rocky Lane and Black Jack. Death's Justice; The Taming of the Chief; Sagebrush; Dee Dickens: Restaurant Rigamarole; Gopher Face; Old Smokey; The Outcast. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover photo of Rocky Lane (Allan Lane). "Tin-star Trick" text story by John Martin. "Dangerous Past," pencils by Frank Bolle; Langdon is approached by an old "friend" who knows he once robbed a safe, and he wants money to keep his mouth shut. "The Tricky Problem" starring Dee Dickens. "Roping 'n' Riding with Allan Rocky Lane and Black Jack" one-page story, art by Ralph Carlson. "The Double D Dilemma Duty or Debt!", art by Frank Bolle; Rocky arrests a stagerobber who turns out to be an old friend that saved his life when they were kids, so he turn him loose and resigns his job as Marshal; But they meet again very soon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia and Tony Tallarico. First issue published by Charlton. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. Rocky investigates old Zeke's murder, and the trail leads to notorious gambling joint The Flaming Flamingo and its muscle, "Gorilla" Bates. Rocky goes to see the "Prairie Magician," whose grand finale is robbing the audience at gunpoint! A mysterious stranger saves Jean Fargo when bandits try to steal the gold she's transporting from her father's mine. The Flaming Flamingo; Curtains for Curly; Day for Justice; The Stranger; The Cavern of Death; Western Quiz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia, Ralph Carlson and Frank Bolle. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Undercover Marshal" Rocky looks for a rancher's kidnapped son and finds trouble at the river's edge. Rocky gets in the middle of a hotly contested mayoral election on the edge of outlaw territory. Dee Dickens is excited to meet a pretty girl, but not if it means he has to clean up first. The Edge of Doom; Pony Boy Pedro; Pistol Packing Pattie; Tenderfoot Terror; Dee Dickens: The Big Joke; Lawless Territory! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia, and Ralph Carlson. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. Rocky goes undercover to track down a masked outlaw gang made up of ordinary citizens. While Rocky is telling the sheriff of Drummondville that his jail needs repairs, a jailbreak happens right under their noses. Outlaws plan to use a blizzard as cover for robbing the salmon-fishing crew's payroll. Cover by Dick Giordano is the first in the series to not feature a photo of Rocky Lane. Gang War!; Horse Sense!; Mystery Trail; Colonel Corn and Jawbones Jeffers: Hero's Reward; Storm Warning. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia, and Ralph Carlson. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. Rocky goes on a secret agent-type adventure, as he must deliver the formula for an experimental new gunpowder and avoid enemy spies. A mysterious blackmailer sends threatening notes to Jobey, demanding he turn over all the money he has hidden on his ranch. A jailbreak, fire and ambush combine to doom Rocky, unless Black Jack the horse can save the day. Destination: Death; The False Friendship; The Marauders; Young Falcon: The Escape; Red-Hot-Trio! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia, and Ralph Carlson. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. Rocky investigates the mysterious outlaw behind the green mask, but it's not who he suspects. Rocky makes the mistake of getting involved in a violent family feud. Big Bow and Little Arrow go in search of treasure. The Case of the Green Mask!; Brothers; Big Bow and Little Arrow: The Fortune Hunters; The Sonset Feud. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. Rocky knows the Web Foot tribe is preparing for war, because he can understand their drum signals. But the key to preventing war lies with a missing woman, in a two-part story. Young Falcon helps a grizzled old prospector when his gold mine is seized by no-good claim jumpers. Prairie War Drums, Part I - Smoke Signals!; The Trail of the Missing Daughter!; Gopherface; Ice Skating Kait; Cactus Brain; Prince Albert Kid: Railroad Ranger; Young Falcon and the Dangerous Discovery; Riders of the Fog; Wilbur the Waiter; Wagonwheels. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia, and Ralph Carlson. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Secret Marshal" Rocky is targeted by Kid Scurby's younger brother, Young Scurby, for putting Kid in the slammer. A cowboy protests his exorbitant bill at the Liberty Hotel. Murder and Massacre!; Tex Ritter: Deputy Daisy Donavan; The Bill and the Bill of Sale; The Idle Rumor; Li'l Buck: Ironed Out; Wilbur the Waiter. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Secret Marshal" Rocky captures the gang of vandals causing trouble in Bloody Gap, but soon learns they're just a distraction for a robbery. Jetter names his talking horse Preposterous, because what else are you going to call a talking horse? Cactus Brain isn't half as dumb as he thinks he is. The Bloody Gap Plot; Big Bow and Little Arrow: Buckaroos; Kit Carson; The Sneak Rustlers!; Jetter and His Talking Horse Preposterous: A Night Time Fable; Cactus Brain. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. The killer called "Hatchet-Face" has just escaped from prison, unfortunately, right when the rubber-mask salesman is passing through town. Rocky searches for escaped convict Squelch and finds him in Balsa City. Plus facts about raising horses. The Hatchet-Faced Killer!; Black Jack's Hitching Post; The Trail's End; Daniel Boone - Adventurer; Slim Pickens: A Figure of Speech; Sagebrush. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Land of the Missing Men Chapter One "Tombstone Gunplay"; A band of four outlaws fleeing from prison take refuge in the Tombstone Hills, and Rocky Lane is summoned to bring them back; On his way he gets the company of a young kid who is searching for his two missing elder brothers. "The Ghost"; Dickens meets a ghost in the hills near town, and the ghost sees a scary face. "The Land of the Missing Men Chapter Two "Vengeance of Centuries"; In the hidden valley they come upon an old pyramid city, and are attacked by the Toltec inhabitants; Rocky's shooting scare them away; Rocky and the kid are then tied up and left in a cave by the outlaws, who will hunt for jewels in the Toltec temples. Full-page black&white reproduction of the cover to Rocky Lane #58, art by Dick Giordano. "The Three Deuces" text story by Rod Reed (as Walter Farmer). "Just Wait" one-page Sagebrush story by Howard Boughner. "The Land of the Missing Men Chapter Three "Idol of Doom"; Rocky manages to set free the two brother; The outlaws are captured by the Toltecs, who want to sacrifice them to a strange idol of wood and stone. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. "The Chamelon Kid Chapter One Death Sets A Trap," art by Dick Giordano ? (p.1) and Ralph Carlson (pp.2-7); In a severe drought, the community of Deerhorn is hiring a rainmaker; He fires a cannon to get rain, and at the same time his gang blast the vault in the bank and gets off with ten thousand dollars. "The Sizzling Point"; Dee Dickens gets first prize for having the ugliest mask at the masquerade, without wearing a mask. "The Chameleon Kid Chapter Two "Doom In the Darkness," art by Ralph Carlson; Rocky gets loose from the snare and follows the trail till he meets a wagon with Dr. Marvel with his Wonder Elixir. In town every man is doped by the elixir of Dr. Marvel, and he and his men pick their pockets clean. One-page text story; A letter from "Rocky" about farming and agriculture. "Grizzly Guardian" text story. "The Chameleon Kid Chapter Three The Gold Raid," art by Ralph Carlson; The Chameleon gang hijacks a mule transport with gold dust. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Howard Boughner and Ralph Carlson. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. While searching for escaped convicts, "Secret Marshal" Rocky is joined by a boy seeking his missing brothers. Together they discover an ancient civilization hidden behind a waterfall, and must protect the Toltec gems from the outlaws, in a multi-part story. Land of Missing Men Chapter One: Tombstone Gunplay; Gopherface; Loco Lew; Chief Gray Matter; Vengeance of Centuries; The Three Deuces; Sagebrush; Idol of Doom; Old Slick. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Port of Missing Badmen Chapter One Disguise In Badmen"; A former jail bird and killer has set up a new business, making up a new disguise for badmen after every job they pull, for a price. Rocky finds the badman's "beauty" parlor. "Happy Days"; Dee Dickens is playing the guitar and singing for the blacksmith. The Port of Missing Badmen Chapter Two "Death's Target"; Rocky has been disguised as a notorious outlaw when unconcious, and is stopped by the Sheriff and his posse. "Murder on the Stage" text story by Rod Reed (as Clement Good). "The Port of Missing Badmen Chapter Three Renegade Hide-Out"; Rocky finds the hide-out of the disguised outlaws. "The Write Thing"; Hoak has become a successful writer, he thinks. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Frank Doyle and Ralph Carlson. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Secret Marshal" Rocky is framed for a robbery-murder and must prove his innocence. Hyde and Seake stop at a hotel with a mosquito problem. During a prisoner transfer, Rocky is ambushed, and now the outlaws have his badge. Trouble Trail; Slim Dickens: The Big Battle; Silent Slim's Enemy; Hyde and Seake; The Drygulching Desperados. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Mario DeMarco and Ralph Carlson. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Secret Marshal" Rocky tracks an evil mastermind who is turning honest ranchers into hunted fugitives. But he finds the ranchers themselves are taking the law into their own hands, in an 18-page story. Plus fun facts about racehorses, mustangs, and Tom Smith, the 1860 Marshal of Abilene. The Looters of Lawless Range; Relatively Speaking; Black Jack's Hitching Post; The Man Who Tamed Abilene; Windy: Farm Foolery. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.