Hopalong Cassidy #135

Plot

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Bernard Sachs, Julius Schwartz, John Broome, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolosi, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. The new veterinarian in town doesn't realize he helped an outlaw's horse, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Kane's distinctive style is starting to manifest itself by this time. Even Hopalong doesn't know if he can best the Dukat Gang, since they include three of the best sharpshooters in the West. Plus fun facts from Old West history, written by legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz. Case of the Three Crack-Shots; Animal Doctor of Twin Rivers; Everybody's Father; Pioneer Rodeo Days! Trail of the Train Thieves! Final issue of the series.