Black Fury #23

Black Fury, "The Wonder Horse," commands the cover of this 1960 Charlton issue, with the magnificent black stallion rearing dramatically against a vivid orange sky while two wary cowboys react in the background — one spotting what appears to be a ghostly white horse, their speech bubbles buzzing with talk of a haunted herd. E. H. Hart's cover art poses the tantalizing question front and center: "What Was the Secret of 'The Haunted Herd?'" — a mystery that gives this ten-cent western real atmosphere. Writer Joe Gill and artist E. H. Hart bring their talents to the interior story "Freedom Trail," making this a solid entry in Charlton's beloved equine adventure series.