Hopalong Cassidy #99

William Boyd grins warmly from the cover of this March 1955 DC entry in the long-running western series, his trademark black hat and bolo tie making him every bit the picture of "America's Favorite Cowboy." The circular portrait photo of Boyd anchors the cover alongside the teaser "The King of Tornado Valley!" — promising the kind of range-country adventure that kept Hopalong Cassidy fans coming back month after month. At a dime a copy, issue #99 is a fine snapshot of mid-1950s DC westerns done with genuine affection for the character.