The Lone Ranger #23
In "The Lone Ranger and the Tunnel Builders," Tonto recounts the legendary origins of the Lone Ranger, detailing how he first came to be known as the masked rider and how he outwitted the notorious Cavendish gang. Written by Fran Striker and illustrated by Charles Flanders, this 1950 Dell classic reveals the beginnings of the Lone Ranger’s silver bullets and the moment he earned his faithful horse, Silver. The cover, by Morris Gollub, captures the mystery and grit of the frontier with striking clarity.
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Tonto tells Dan Reid the story of the origin of the Lone Ranger and the capture of the Cavendish gang. He also tells of the origin of the Lone Ranger's silver bullets and how the Lone Ranger captured his horse Silver.
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