Cover: Irv Novick

Showcase #2

May 1956 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Rider of the Winds!”

In "Rider of the Winds!", Billy the Bear—born under the big top and raised among the circus acts—discovers a wilder world when he's swept off a moving train. With the help of a lone hunter, he faces off against fierce bears and timber wolves, but as he embraces his newfound freedom, he begins to wonder what it truly means to be free. Penciled and inked by Russ Heath, with lettering by Gaspar Saladino, this 1956 Showcase #2 tale captures the spirit of adventure with a touch of introspection, all framed by a striking cover by Irv Novick.

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artist, inker Russ Heath · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Irv Novick

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artist, inker Russ Heath

letterer Gaspar Saladino

cover pencils, inks Irv Novick

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Billy the Bear was born in the circus, and yearns for adventure. He finds it when knocked off a circus train. Soon he's battling bears and timber wolves while protecting a hunter, and wonders if being free is worth it.

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