Black Diamond Western #17

Charles Biro's action-packed cover for this January 1950 issue drops you right into a chaotic wagon-train battle, with Black Diamond and Bumper firing into a crowd of attackers while a covered wagon escapes in the background and speech bubbles crackle with urgent dialogue about gold and cavalry. Published by Lev Gleason at a full 52 pages for just a dime, this issue promises two feature-length Black Diamond stories, including "The Mystery of the Gold Mine and the Fallen Cave!" with interior art by Bill Overgard. It's a terrific snapshot of Golden Age Western comics firing on all cylinders.