Whip Wilson

A short-lived but lively entry from Bell Features, Whip Wilson ran for three issues beginning in 1950, starring the titular cowboy hero in action-packed Western tales. The series is notable for its use of photographic covers featuring the real-life Whip Wilson, a popular B-movie star of the era, lending a unique, promotional flair to the comic. Though brief, it captures the tail end of the Western comic boom and the cross-media appeal of singing cowboys in post-war popular culture.