Leroy "Stovepipe" Johnson

A product of DC's Silver Age frontier storytelling, Leroy "Stovepipe" Johnson made his debut in Tomahawk #97 in 1965, brought to life by writer Ed Herron and artist Fred Ray. He rides in colorful company — sharing pages with the likes of Tom Hawk, Frenchie Duval, Long Rifle Morgan, and Brass Buttons — placing him squarely in DC's rugged, Revolutionary War-era Western universe. Notably, he earned a place in Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, a mark of distinction that signals his lasting significance within DC's expansive roster. With appearances stretching across 22 years, "Stovepipe" is a small but enduring piece of DC's frontier tapestry, the kind of character that rewards the curious collector willing to dig into the rich, underappreciated corners of Silver Age Westerns.