John Wayne Adventure Comics
Toby · 1949–1955 · 31 issues
About the series
From 1949 to 1955, Toby Press published John Wayne Adventure Comics, a 31-issue series starring the iconic film cowboy in original comic-book adventures. The title often paired Wayne with fictional sidekicks like Bonanza Bill and Captain Tootsie, while also reimagining Western outlaws such as Billy the Kid and Henry McCarty. Artists Jack Sparling and Gerald McCann, along with photographic covers, defined the book's straightforward, action-driven look. Though a licensed tie-in, the series is notable for capturing the Duke's rugged persona during the early years of his Hollywood stardom.