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To: ManyMoose who wrote (122188)	10/17/2006 3:11:54 PM
From: Honor First	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 225578

kenpiercebooks.com These days they would kill him for what he believed. See below paragraph.. Here he is at last...The Lone Ranger, man of mystery, masked idol of millions, modern Robin Hood, hard-riding, fast-shooting hero of the Western Plains. The Lone Ranger was one of the best known Western strips, appearing from September 1938 to December 1971. Adapted from Fran Strkers hit radio program, Striker also wrote the comic strips first episodes. Ed Kressy illustrated the first episodes in an uncomplicated style that complemented the script. The Lone Ranger Creed By Fran Striker I believe..... That to have a friend, a man must be one. That all men are created equal and that everyone has within himself the power to make this a better world. That God put the firewood there, but that every man must gather and light it himself. In being prepared physically, mentally, and morally to fight when necessary for that which is right. That a man should make the most of what equipment he has. That "This government of the people, by the people, and for the people" shall live always. That men should live by the rule of what is best for the greatest number. That sooner or later...somewhere...somehow...we must settle with the world and make payment for what we have taken. That all things change but truth, and that truth alone, lives on forever. In my Creator, my country, my fellow man.

To: ManyMoose who wrote (122188)	10/17/2006 3:13:14 PM
From: Honor First	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 225578

Here is follow up: (highlight mine) The Lone Ranger had a serious presence in printed media as well. King Features Syndicate ran a Sunday comic strip that ran from 1938 until 1971 and then was revived in 1981 to 1984, making it one of the longest running Western strips of all time. Comic books, novels, pulp magazines and countless other printed products were and continue to be produced. Even a new comic book series has been announced. scoop.diamondgalleries.com

To: ManyMoose who wrote (122188)	10/17/2006 5:26:58 PM
From: Ken Adams	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 225578

Lil Abner was a terrific strip. Al Capp, the illustrator, was one conservative dude and the strip often let that fact shine out. Many don't know that Al, as a youngster, tried to hop a train, fell beneath it and lost a leg. His humor was ahead of its time and his second love, busty, long legged ladies, was always in evidence, as well. Several years ago, the syndicate tried to bring back some old strips in an attempt to revive the interest. Sadly, it quickly fell on its face and was discontinued.

To: ManyMoose who wrote (122188)	10/17/2006 5:32:54 PM
From: Ken Adams	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 225578

I don't think there was a Lone Ranger comic strip, but it was on the radio, then television for years. A favorite "Cowboy" strip when I was growing up was Red Ryder and his little orphan Indian pal, Little Beaver. That strip was illustrated by a Colorado artist, Fred Harman. He lived in SW Colorado (Pagosa Springs) and I always wanted my folks to take me there to meet him. Little did I think about the 7-8 hour drive it took to do that. He died in 1982 and the strip went with him. harmanartmuseum.com EDIT: since posting this I see there definitely WAS a Lone Ranger strip. Interestingly, I don't remember it.