Gabby Hayes Western Comic

From 1949 to 1950, Gabby Hayes Western Comic brought the beloved, cantankerous sidekick of countless Hollywood westerns to the four-color page, published by Cleland. Over its 8-issue run, the series spun authentic, action-packed yarns of the Old West, starring the grizzled, good-hearted prospector in his own solo adventures. While not a long-running title, it stands as a charming artifact of the post-war western comic boom, capturing the folksy appeal of a character who was a fixture of movie matinees.