1976 lone ranger comic books

Clayton moore, the lone ranger autographed, 1948 comic book fg clayton moore autographed, 1948 the lone ranger comic book in fair to good condition. The lone ranger and tonto solve the robbery of a prospectors gold dust from a cabin guarded by a vicious dog. There will be some pieces to pick up and some lessons learned, but a lot of questions have been answered. I have been a fan of the lone ranger for over sixty years but i wonder whether the earlier four color comics have increased in value too. April 16 final issue the lone ranger and tonto have sworn to serve justice in a harsh, often lawless landscape. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. The very last annual in 1976 was published by brown watson.

The theme music was the cavalry charge finale of gioacchino rossinis william tell overture, now inseparably associated with the series. Lone ranger cinema is a facebook group for fans of the masked rider of the plains as created by fran striker under guidance by george trendel back in 1932. Golden comics digest was one of three digest size comics published by gold key comics in the early 1970s. The lone ranger outwits crazy cougar a big little book. The lone ranger gold key lrgk gold key, 19641969, 19721977 and 1958, 1957, 1952 by the lone ranger, inc. Comics are like a fine wine they only get better and more valuable with age. Tonto synopsis the lone ranger and tonto save jed larkin from a lynch mob, only to have to track him down when he escapes from jail while awaiting trial. The radio series proved to be a hit and spawned a series of books largely written by striker, an equally popular television show that ran from 1949 to 1957, comic books, and several movies. He has written licensed characters such as sherlock holmes and the lone ranger, and created the veil for comic books. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The lone ranger and tonto must recover some maverick. The lunch boxes, ashtrays, dolls, guns, comic books, premiums, cereal boxes, and other items span multiple collecting areas.

Pioneer books, on such topics as batmania, the shadow, the lone ranger. This reprinted newmangill material from the dell run for its first 21 issues sept. After severing ties, western established its own comicbook imprint, gold key comics, which launched its own lone ranger title. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Each item pictured is described with a date and current collector value. Following the enormous success of the lone ranger on radio in 1933, the editors at king features decided to adapt fran strikers hit program into a comic strip which began on sept. A list of all films based on comic books i compiled a list of all movies based on comic books, but of course i can make mistakes so in case i missed any movies just let me know in the comments section. The lone ranger and tonto trail a band of robber by a trail of flour leaked from a bag. The hysteria over johnny depp as tonto is probably in its denoument. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. My exposure to lone ranger is limited to a few old serials, so the characterization that im comparing this against may not sync with some of his other books, but it felt like the book struck a surprisingly good balance between rangerstontos happygolucky attitude and the cruelty that. In 1948 dell comics launched a comic book series which lasted 145 issues. The lone rangers first name is also thought to have not been mentioned in contemporary lone ranger newspaper comics, comic books, and tiein premiums, though some have stated that the name john reid was used in an illustration of the grave marker made by tonto which appeared in either a comic book version of the characters origin story or in. Adventure magazine, out of the dark, american illustration, cowboy and cowgirl, vintage travel posters.

The lone ranger and tonto take refuge from a blizzard, but find that the cabin is under siege by crooks who want a trappers furs. The legend of the lone ranger with tonto and silver 1969 is a promotional comic book retelling the origin of the lone ranger and his indian companion, tonto. Lone ranger annual for sale in uk view 60 bargains. The comic book price guide for great britain lone ranger. This series marks the third time that the famous masked rider was featured in his own comic book series. Lee felbinger owns one of the largest collections of lone ranger memorabilia in the world, including original artwork from the comic strip and lots. The son of one of the victimized ranchers impersonates the lone ranger to get some of the gold. Make offer golden comics digest 1976 the lone rangers western treasury in plastic. Ive tried to buy number 1 several times but always outbid. The lone ranger comic book cowboys, by boyd magers. Golden comics digest 1976 the lone ranger s western treasury in plastic. It was first drawn by ed kressy who was replaced by charles flanders 19071973 in 1939. The lone ranger annual 1976 vintage tv western series unclipped.

Color illustrated ad for whitman 49 cent hardcover story books. The lone ranger and the secret weapon, art by charles flanders. James van hise born 1949 is an american popular culture historian and comic book author. This is a list of the various publishers and series. Silver horse for lone ranger action figures w org box comic book heroes. Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. Clayton moore portrayed the lone ranger on television. The lone ranger comic annual wild west cowboy no 5 young hawk etc 1954. But for those who may not know, the lone ranger became the famous vigilante when his fellow texas rangers were ambushed, the lone ranger was the sole survivor. Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan. Continued in lone ranger 1964 series lone ranger comic books are based on the hit radio and tv series.

The other two were mystery comics digest and walt disney comics digest. A doubting eastern reporter reminds dan reid of the story of the. Find the value of the dell comic lone ranger volume 1. Lyrics to the traditional cowboy song git along, little dogies with illustrations.

Lone ranger gold key bronze age western comics for sale ebay. Howard hopkins is a maine author of horrorwesterncomics fiction, as well as numerous published short stories, and an editor and writer for moonstone books. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Reprints from the lone ranger king features syndicate 1942 newspaper strips. Vintage 1976 gabriel the lone ranger wannabee complete play set. And his rather immediate success was due to there being so many unique elements in his creation. Script credit from robin snyder, taken from paul s. There have been numerous comic book adaptations of the lone rangers adventures. He had a long connection with the popular fanzine rockets blast.

The lone ranger was a popular radio, tv and comic book icon in the 40s, 50s and 60s. The lone ranger mini comic book, the missing mountain climber by hubley 1973. Get the best deals on lone ranger comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy lone ranger annual and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The comic strip when the lone ranger was witnessed in newspaper print that first time, on sunday, september 11, 1938, he was unlike any cowboy who had been witnessed in this media, and he was an instant hit. Unfollow lone ranger comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Published from 1969 to 1976, all 48 issues were reprints, mainly of various.

The popularity of the lone ranger resulted in nearly 3,000 radio episodes, two movie serials, two feature movies, eighteen novels, 221 television episodes, and numerous newspaper comic strips, comic books, and animated television cartoons, as well as uncountable allusions in the daily language of america. Vintage lot of 5 gabriel the lone ranger wide comics from af boxes the. Lone ranger golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. The series retold the now universally known origin of the title character. The title character was played on the radio show by george seaton, earle graser, and brace beemer. See more ideas about lone ranger, ranger and western comics. Interest in the series spiked with the release of the 20 movie starring johnny depp. List of lone ranger comic book series lone ranger wiki. I wonder why they didnt start the numbering with the four color issues like they did for. The series also inspired numerous comic books, two movie serials, books, a live action television series 19491957 starring clayton moore as the lone ranger. The series went on to chronicle the adventures of the lone ranger and his faithful indian companion, tonto. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Get the best deal for whitman comic book collections from the largest online selection at.