The Black Diamond

Riding out of the Golden Age, The Black Diamond made their debut in 1949 courtesy of creator William Overgard in the pages of Black Diamond Western — a Lev Gleason publication from one of comics' most spirited independent publishers of the era. With 29 catalogued appearances stretching across a remarkable 56-year span, this is a character whose presence in the Western genre proved far more enduring than most of their contemporaries. Sharing adventures alongside Bob Vale, The Black Diamond is a genuine piece of mid-century comics heritage — the kind of rootin', dusty-trail discovery that reminds collectors just how rich and wide the Golden Age range truly was beyond the superhero titles.