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CATALOG RECORD

Western Roundup #1

Dell · Series began 1952 · June 1952

Dates

Cover date
June 1952
On sale
1952
Pages
100

Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #1 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Creators

pencils: Pete Alvarado, Sparky Moore, August Lenox, John Ushler, Nicholas Firfires, Till Goodan, Tony Sgroi, Howard M. Kinneyinks: Pete Alvarado, Sparky Moore, August Lenox, John Ushler, Nicholas Firfires, Till Goodan, Tony Sgroi, Howard M. Kinneyletters: Till Goodancolors: Howard M. Kinney

Stories

  • Gunfighter's Retreat · 14 pages

    Roy encounters a "retirement" home for old gunfighters.

  • Dictionary of Western Terms · 1 pages
  • The Mustangers · 12 pages

    Uncle Mike tells his niece and nephew how he and Trigger trapped a gang of horse thieves.

  • Horses of the West · 2 pages

    Short article about various breeds of horses.

  • Nickel Plated Pay-Off · 14 pages

    Gene tangles with a man who is trying to steal water rights from other ranchers.

  • Red River Valley · Song · 1 pages

    Words and music to the song Red River Valley.

  • Killer Trouble · 12 pages
  • Bronc Riding...Rodeo Style · Let's Go to the Rodeo · 1 pages

    Short article on bronc riding.

  • Bareback Riding · Let's Go to the Rodeo · 1 pages

    Brief article about rodeo bareback riding.

  • Steer Roping · Let's Go to the Rodeo · 1 pages

    Summary of the rules for roping bulls.

  • Steer Wrestling or Bulldogging · Let's Go to the Rodeo · 1 pages

    Summary of the rules for steer wrestling.

  • Bull Riding · Let's Go to the Rodeo · 1 pages

    Explanation of bull riding.

  • The Rodeo Clown · Let's Go to the Rodeo · 1 pages

    Duties of a rodeo clown.

  • Rodeo Trick Riding · Let's Go to the Rodeo · 1 pages

    Discussion of types of trick riding.

  • Team Roping · Let's Go to the Rodeo · 1 pages

    Explanation of team roping.

  • The Phantom Stage · 8 pages

    Johnny solves a series of stage coach robberies.

  • Swing Your Partner · 2 pages

    Illustrated square dance call with instructions on how to perform the dance.

  • She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain · Song · 1 pages

    Old traditional song used in square dances.

  • The Pay-Off Bandit · 8 pages

    Bill searches for a missing sheriff.

  • Sweet Betsy from Pike · Song · 1 pages

    Traditional melody for song.

  • Brands and Their History · 2 pages

    Explanation of various brands used in the Old West.

  • Double Deception · 8 pages

    Rex frees an outlaw so he can recover loot stolen from earlier robberies.

Reprinted in

Western Roundup Comic (1955), Heroes of the West Giant Edition (1968), Western Movie Hero (2000)

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