Gene Autry's Champion
Dell · 1951–1955 · 17 issues
About the series
From 1951 to 1955, Dell Comics published Gene Autry's Champion, a 17-issue series spotlighting the adventures of Champion, the faithful horse of singing cowboy Gene Autry. Most often written by Gaylord Du Bois and Morris Gollub—who also handled the bulk of the artwork—the book blended Western action with wholesome, animal-centric storytelling. Its frequent use of photographic covers and inset images gave readers a tangible connection to the real-life movie-star horse. A charming, kid-friendly entry in Dell's stable of licensed Westerns, it stands as a unique tribute to a beloved equine sidekick.