The Texan

Set in the post-war era, The Texan (1948–1951) was a St. John Publications western comic that ran for 15 issues, chronicling the adventures of its rugged, unnamed cowboy protagonist across the frontier. Primarily written by Richard Speed, the series featured a rotating art team including Speed himself, Howard Larsen, and Tex Blaisdell, whose work captured the dusty, action-packed tone of the genre. Though it never reached the heights of the major western icons, The Texan stands as a solid, workmanlike entry from a notable independent publisher of the period, showcasing the reliable talents that filled the spinner racks of the late 1940s.