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Issue: Golden-Age Greats #7
Publication Date: January 1996
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Issues: #7 of 14 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagAC
Brand: Paragon Graphic Anthology
Indicia Publisher: Paragon Publications
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 108
ISBN: 1562250043
UPC/EAN: 978156225004150995
Price: $14.00 CAD
$9.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 28 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bill Black
Disclose Notes: Cover title is "Best of the West."
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; black and white and graytone interior
Dimensions: 8" x 8.5" (#1-5), Standard Modern Age US (#6 on)
Paper Stock:  
Binding:  
Publishing Format:  
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Best of the West

Illustration  on  Cover, Wraparound
Credits
Penciller(s): Dick Ayers (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Black (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Haunted Horseman [Ghost Rider]; Durango Kid; Red Mask; Presto Kid
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Wrap-around cover
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Durango Kid firing gun

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Durango Kid
Character(s): Durango Kid (photo of Charles Starrett)
Synopsis: Durango Kid firing his six-gun while standing in front of a large twin-trunked tree.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Full-page movie still.
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ME Comics

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Black
Penciller(s): (various)
Inker(s): (various)
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 31
Disclose Notes: interspersed with stories. Many small-size covers and drawings included.
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The Rodeo Robbers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Trail Colt
Character(s): Trail Colt U.S. Marshal
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTrail Colt #[1] [A-1 #24] published July 1949
was The Rodeo Robbers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Write the Law in Gunsmoke!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Certa
Inker(s): John Belfi
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Durango Kid
Character(s): Durango Kid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCharles Starrett as the Durango Kid #14 published December 1951
was Write the Law in Gunsmoke! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Pinup

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Belfi
Inker(s): John Belfi
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Durango Kid
Character(s): Durango Kid
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Voyage into Danger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Dan Brand and Tipi
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCharles Starrett as the Durango Kid #14 published December 1951
was Voyage into Danger! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Frank Frazetta Checklist - Magazine Enterprises 1948-52

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Redmask
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Redmask figure reprinted from cover of Tim Colt #21.
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The Return of the Black Phantom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Frank Bolle
Inker(s): Frank Bolle
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Tim Holt
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTim Holt #38 published October 1953
was Return of the Black Phantom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Cover - The Ghost Rider #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Ghost Rider
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Ghost Rider #2 [A-1 #29] published December 1950
was The Ghost Rider Meets Death's Stagecoach [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: one of these cover to #2
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Cover - Tim Holt #21 (Ghost Rider Half of Cover)

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Ghost Rider
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: The Redmask half of the Tim Holt #21 cover is reprinted on Page 34 (in Black And White)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Cover - Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Lemonade Kid
Character(s): Lemonade Kid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #9 published May 1951
was The Lemonade Kid Meets the Monster! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Cover - Straight Arrow #22

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Straight Arrow
Character(s): Straight Arrow
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStraight Arrow #22 published February 1952
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Raymond C. Krank
Penciller(s): Dick Ayers
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Calico Kid
Character(s): The Calico Kid
First Line: Minding his own business--which is supper at the moment--the Calico Kid looks up...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTim Holt #10 published October 1949
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Introducing the Ghost Rider

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Raymond C. Krank
Penciller(s): Dick Ayers
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Calico Kid
Character(s): The Calico Kid / Ghost Rider
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTim Holt #11 published November 1949
was The Ghost Rider! [Story on Interior Page(s)]condensed to 2 pages
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: condensed from original 6 pages
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The Shadow Slayers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dick Ayers
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Ghost Rider
Character(s): Ghost Rider
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTim Holt #33 published December 1952
was The Shadow Slayers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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The Dick Ayers- Magazine Enterprises Checklist!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dick Ayers
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ghost Rider; Presto Kid
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Small reprints of panels of Ayers ME art.
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Pinup

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Dick Ayers
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Ghost Rider
Character(s): Ghost Rider
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Crooks in Cactus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Powell
Inker(s): Bob Powell
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lemonade Kid
Character(s): Lemonade Kid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #1 published May 1950
was Crooks in Cactus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Bob Powell - Bobby Benson B-Bar-B Riders Checklist!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Powell
Inker(s): Bob Powell
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ghost Rider; Lemonade Kid; Red Hawk
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Small version of cover to Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #13 is reprinted.
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The Painted Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ethan Roberts
Inker(s): Ethan Roberts
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Straight Arrow
Character(s): Straight Arrow
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStraight Arrow #55 published March 1956
was The Painted Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: condensed from original 6 pages
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The Birth of the Presto Kid

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Memling
Penciller(s): Dick Ayers
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Presto Kid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagRed Mask #52 published February 1956
was The Birth of the Presto Kid! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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The End of the Trail

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Black (signed)
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Durango Kid (photo of Charles Starrett); Bill Black (photo); Red Mask (photo of Tim Holt)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Afterward for the issue, with Black reflecting on his youth.
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AC Collector Classics - The ME Brand

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): (various)
Inker(s): (various)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): AC Comics
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for back issues of AC Comics featuring ME reprints.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Black ?
Penciller(s): Bill Black
Inker(s): Bill Black
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Golden-Age Mystery Men
First Line: New! Coming March, 1996
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Promo for Golden-Age Men of Mystery #1, "coming in June, 1996."
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Recommended for Golden-Age Fans:

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Black ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: All-text promos for Comics Source; Comic Book Marketplace; and Jerry Bails' Who's Who of American Comic Books, with source and subscription info listed. Unclear if these are paid ads or not.
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Golden-Age Greats

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): (various)
Inker(s): (various)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): AC Comics
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for back issues of AC Comics, spotlighting Golden-Age Greats.
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Durango Kid and gun

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Durango Kid
Character(s): Durango Kid (photo of Charles Starett)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Full-page movie still.

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