Rocky Lane's Black Jack

Rocky Lane's Black Jack, a Charlton Comics Western series that ran for eleven issues from 1957 to 1959, pairs the stoic cowboy Rocky Lane with his loyal horse, Black Jack. The book was primarily written by Joe Gill and Ernie Hart, with art from a rotating stable that included Steve Ditko, Maurice Whitman, and Hart himself. While a modest entry in the crowded Western genre, the series is notable for showcasing early, pre-Marvel work from Ditko, whose distinctive style adds a subtle edge to these straightforward frontier adventures.