Rocky Lane Western #18

Republic Pictures' star Rocky Lane commands the cover of this October 1950 Fawcett publication, staring down the reader with steady resolve, gloved hand gripping a raised revolver beneath the brim of his trademark wide cowboy hat. The bold cover promise of "The Brand Bandits" — billed as one of the wildest Wild West novelettes around — makes this an appealing read for any fan of frontier action. Lane's stallion Black Jack gets a marquee mention too, rounding out the classic Western package that made this series a dime well spent in 1950.