Hopalong Cassidy #82

This August 1953 Fawcett issue features a striking photo cover of William Boyd in full Hopalong Cassidy regalia — black hat, sheriff's star, and a holstered six-shooter in hand — leaning confidently against a split-rail fence with a rustic western backdrop behind him. The cover promises "The Long Night of Terror," hinting at the kind of suspenseful frontier adventure that made Hoppy a beloved figure of the era. With more pages of stories for just a dime, this is a fine snapshot of early '50s cowboy comics at their most charming.