''Wild Western'' (originally titled ''Wild West'') was a

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series published by

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, the 1950s forerunner of

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. The

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series published 57 issues from 1948 to 1957.

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stories were usually the lead feature and a prominent cover element throughout the series' run, while most issues also featured the

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and the Black Rider. Other recurring characters included Tex Taylor,

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, the

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, and the

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Publication history

The series published two issues as ''Wild West'' before changing its title to ''Wild Western''. It was edited throughout by

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, who also contributed a number of stories as writer. The primary recurring feature was "

", which generally led each issue of ''Wild Western'' while simultaneously starring in his own title. Other features starred the first of several

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characters dubbed the

, Clay Harder, who appeared in most issues from #1-42; the vigilante Tex Taylor, introduced in ''Wild West'' #1 and appearing through #11, when he was replaced by the short-lived feature starring the Prairie Kid; the female gunslinger

, who appeared in the first four issues before replaced by the Black Rider through #50; the

in issues #15-22; and the

from #38 until the end of the book's run, initially drawn by

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, with

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taking the reins in at least issues #46-47. Other recurring features included "Tex Morgan", "Blaze Carson", "Red Hawkins, Gunhawk", the "Arizona Kid", the "Texas Kid", and "Arrowhead".

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