Credits
Colorist(s):
?
Letterer(s):
?
Subject Matter
Genres:
western
Character(s):
Black Rider [Matt 'Doc' Masters] (introduction); Satan (Black Rider's horse); Jim Lathrop; Marie Lathrop; Bobby Lathrop; Blast Burrows (villain)
Synopsis:
After driving rustlers away from the Lathrop ranch, the Black Rider confides to Bobby Lathrop the origin of how Matt Masters became the Black Rider. Matt's father was killed by rustlers when he was young. He avenged his father, and grew up to became a doctor. 'Doc' Masters must later take the alias of Black Rider, when he the Lathrop family is faced with the menace of Blast Burrows rustlers. Marie Lathrop cannot tolerate Doc Masters unwillingness to fight back, but deeply admires the Black Rider's courage.
Reprinting
From Issue:
Black Rider #1 published September 1957
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
7
Job Number:
L-907
Notes:
A classic story line, patterned on the ironic love conflict created by the use of a secret identity, exemplified by Clark Kent / Superman and Lois Lane.