The reallife lone ranger was a black man, a freed slave named bass reeves. Western comics, western art, comic art, comic books, disney countdown, the lone ranger. It was written by a 16 year old lone ranger fan, david arnsan. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book historians. Tonto has appeared in radio and television series and other presentations of the characters adventures righting wrongs in 19th century western united states. Clearly there is a lot of stereotyping which you wouldnt get in a more modern read but the charm of this story sees you past this and if it doesnt maybe you shouldnt read old b well this was everything i hoped. Fifteen lone ranger big little books were published between 1935 and 1968. Get the best deals on lone ranger golden age comics 19381955.
It has become a common catchphrase ultimately derived from gimoozaabi, an ojibwe and potawatomi word that may mean heshe looks out in secret, it is. Perhaps the biggest lone ranger promotion was that of the lone ranger safety club. Western publishing, with its publishing partner dell comics, launches a comic book series which would last 145 issues. Lone ranger themed birthday party decor unskinny boppy. Part of our over 12,000 show library of old time radio. List of lone ranger comic book series lone ranger wiki fandom.
It quickly spawned a longrunning book series, and later became a very successful television series, which. Lone rangers famous horse hiyo silver 1952 comic books. The lone ranger old time radio javascript must be enable to properly use this website. The lone ranger left the door open, shouted a word to tonto, and raced out the back door. That may be the only book on this list that surprises me in being so highly read over so many years. The lone ranger story part of this dvd package is great to have available after such a long period of time. Ghost writing more than two years ago a friend of mine sent me the first fifty pages of a manuscript that he had written than chronicled his career and life. See more ideas about lone ranger, ranger and comics. The character made his initial appearance in the 11th episode of the radio show. The part where silver fights the buffalo is in chapter 3 the back side. The lone ranger s 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. Find the value of the dell comic lone ranger volume 1. The old lone ranger blogging for lightly wounded baby boomers. See more ideas about lone ranger, western hero, ranger.
The lone ranger and tonto fistfight in heaven sherman alexie genre. Striker also reedited, and rewrote parts of later editions of the first novel. The life and legend of frontier marshal bass reeves. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others were by fran striker. The character of the lone ranger was believed to have been inspired by texas ranger captain john r. I did buy a copy of the old school lone ranger little golden book just for some nostalgia. It is a classic book with a classic story the good guys win.
Interest in the series spiked with the release of the 20 movie starring johnny depp. The lone ranger fights the ghost gang, script by paul s. This one hour feature is a special that was created in 1955 for the 22nd anniversary of the program 22 years includes the radio program years using the first three episodes of the tv series from 1949 edited together, that provide the answers to the origin of the lone ranger. There have been numerous comic book adaptations of the lone rangers adventures. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. But the merchandising was always to be within the standards and expectations that the lone ranger represented to his young fans old fans as well. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver. This is a list of the various publishers and series. The show was a major hit, and inspired numerous books, comic books, movie serials, and eventually a truly memorable television series starring clayton moore and jay silverheels in 1949. Nov 01, 2016 reporter emma ferguson stirs up a thirtyyearold mystery that threatens park ranger carter wests family and jeopardizes any hope for a relationship between the two women. The lone ranger the classic tv series 9781494308698. Lone ranger ice cream comic, 1938, rare 1st comic book no 1. The lone ranger brought both hands up, and poured a dozen fast shots into the ceiling of the cafe.
The lone ranger old time radio golden age of radio. Above all the shouting, one thing stood out, the masked man. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book. The lone ranger little golden book kindle edition by. And best of all the lone ranger actually uses the line hiyo silver. This iconic character has been portrayed george seaton, clayton moore, and by armie hammer in the 20 movie release the lone ranger with johnny depp as tonto. During the days that the west was young, an experimental camel train left san antonio, texas in an effort to reach what was, at that time, a far destination. There have been numerous comic book adaptations of the lone ranger s adventures. I purchased it to go with the lone ranger lego set i also bought him. List of lone ranger novels lone ranger wiki fandom. It may be old school but nothing is wrong with that. Listen to 973 episodes of the lone ranger for free. Hughes, to whom zane grey had dedicated a novel in 1915. That leaves two interesting midlist books that are more adult books though kids are reading these things younger and younger.
The eponymous character is a masked texas ranger in the american old west, originally played by paul halliwell, who gallops about righting injustices with the aid of his clever, laconic indian sidekick, tonto. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I have joined next door, which is an app for local communities allowing people in the same neighborhood who might not know each other to share important information and, presumably, operate more like a real community. Number eight on the list is that ubiquitous dale carnegie selfhelp book on winning friends and influencing people. The name luke hartman was used in the 2003 tvmovieunsold series pilot. The old lone ranger blogging for lightly wounded baby. This book is described as a primer on the global era we live in from covid19 to terrorism and gives us a basic understanding of the dynamics. Lone rangers famous horse hiyo silver 1952 is a western comic book published by dell publishing co. Lone ranger golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. The notion that bass reeves inspired the lone ranger appeared to stem from burtons 2006 book black gun, silver star. Feb 07, 2015 the lone ranger rides audiobook fran striker 1903 1962 fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his.
The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger would strike out on his own, wearing a mask at all times, and how he met his companions tonto and his ever dependable equine friend silver. In 1838nearly a century before the lone ranger was introduced to the publicbass reeves was born a slave in the arkansas household of william s. The lone ranger and the outlaw stronghold by fran striker. List of lone ranger comic book series lone ranger wiki. This was the first western comic devoted to a single character. The mystery of san pasqual this morning i got sucked into a debate that i would rationally generally avoid. See more ideas about lone ranger, old time radio and ranger. Vintage lone ranger tonto official seal cartoon patd great old cardboard. The lone ranger became one of the most merchandised characters of all time. The adventures of the masked hero and his native american partner. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger would strike out on his own, wearing a mask at all. The lone ranger and the silver bullets is the tenth novel in the lone ranger series, which was released in the year 1946. Jul 21, 2008 william tell overture by gioachino rossini.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lone ranger little golden book. The lone ranger first found success as a 1933 radio show, then expanded into books, television, comics, and motion pictures. The lone ranger is also john reid in dynamite entertainments licensed lone ranger comic book series that began in 2006 and in the 20 disney film the lone ranger. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. Get the best deals on lone ranger book when you shop the largest online selection at. Contentsshow dell comics four color the lone ranger 145 issues, 19451962 vol.
An old prospector helps the lone ranger find the ghost gang, which is hiding out in an abandoned mine under a ghost town. The back page of the comic book features images of premiums available from the lone ranger. An old prospector helps the lone ranger find the ghost gang, which is hiding out. The lone ranger little golden book kindle edition by fletcher, steffi, dreany, e. Originally a radio drama, the lone ranger first aired on january 30, 1933 and ran through september 3, 1954. Apr 10, 2014 rare 1st comic 1938 lone ranger ice cream comic. Featuring the leaning tower, silver strikes back, silver explores the ancient walls, and race for life. As inspiring as the lone ranger would prove to be, his origins were less. The lone ranger is one of the iconic characters in american folklore.
In order to lift her curse of immortality she must destroy all the seven deadly sins thus paying for what she had done in the past. Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. It is a 444page chronicle of the twentyfive years my little group of motorcycling friends have ridden together through thick and thin at home mostly utah and vermont and abroad. It featured the adventures of a mysterious masked man who traveled the wild west with his faithful companion tonto and his famous white horse silver, righting wrongs as they went. Old time radio programs, the lone ranger addeddate 20100307 11. Lone ranger s famous horse hiyo silver 1952 is a western comic book published by dell publishing co. Tonto starred in his own comic book, the lone ranger s companion tonto, 31 issues of which were published by dell comics during the 1950s. The lone ranger is one of the iconic characters in american folklore, and he got his start on mutual, airing from 1933 through 1954. Garrett watched the disney version of the lone ranger on new years eve last year and just loved the movie, so thats when this idea for the theme party was born.
Recently i wrote a book for my motorcycling friends. Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan. It was a promotional comic book representing the lone ranger ice cream cones. With jay silverheels, clayton moore, john hart, chuck courtney. Lotus, a lone ranger, wanders through feudal japan in search for one of the seven deadly sins.
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