The three stories in this issue — "Outlaw Ambush," "Prison Train," and "The Great Mail Race" — are adapted from television episodes.
By crashryan
Super nice artwork by the underappreciated Bill Ziegler. He obviously loved drawing those trains.
By dwilt
Alan Hale Jr. could drive a train AND captain a small tour boat! A man of many talents. Although the second one didn't turn out too well.
Additional Information
Name
0915 - Casey Jones | Published
Publication
Price: 0.10 USD | Pages: 36
Notes
Indicia title is "CASEY JONES, No. 915." Code number is C.J.O.S. #915-587. Copyright 1958, by Screen Gems, Inc.
Adapted from the 1957-58 "Casey Jones" TV series, which was loosely based on the life of the real train engineer Casey Jones.
Cover
Outlaw Ambush! / 1 page
Pencils
? (photo)
Inks
? (photo)
Colors
? (photo)
Letters
typeset
Genre
Historical
Characters
Casey Jones (photo of Alan Hale, Jr.); Casey Jones, Junior (photo of Bobby Clark); Cinder (dog, photo)
Foreword/Afterword
The Cannonball Express (1 page)
Synopsis
Introduction with two photos, one of the Cannonball Express engine, boxcar, and caboose, and one of Casey Jones at the controls of the engine.
Feature
Casey Jones
Pencils
? (photo)
Inks
? (photo)
Letters
typeset
Genre
Historical
Characters
Casey Jones (photo of Alan Hale, Jr.)
Notes
Inside front cover; black and white.
Comic Story
Prison Train / Casey Jones (16 pages)
Synopsis
Casey has to take a train of Army prisoners to Leavenworth and also is carrying a secret shipment of gold bullion.
Genre
Historical
Characters
Casey Jones; Casey Jones, Junior; Cinder (dog); Wallie Simms; Red Rock (conductor)
Script
Robert Schaefer
Pencils
Bill Ziegler
Inks
Bill Ziegler
Notes
Script, pencils, and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
The Great Mail Race / Casey Jones (16 pages)
Synopsis
With the Midwest and Central Railroad in financial trouble, Casey and the Cannonball Express have to race a train from the Southern and Panhandle Railroad to Ft. Worth to win a contract to carry mail.
Genre
Historical
Characters
Casey Jones; Casey Jones, Junior; Cinder (dog); Alice Jones (Casey's wife); Wallie Sims; Sam
Script
Robert Schaefer
Pencils
Bill Ziegler
Inks
Bill Ziegler
Notes
Last panel is Dell's "A Pledge to Parents". Script, pencils, and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Text Article
Teakettles That Moved the World (1 page)
Synopsis
Facts about steam locomotives.
Letters
typeset
Genre
Non-fiction
Notes
Inside back cover; black and white.
Comic Story
True Train Tales (1 page)
Letters
typeset
Genre
Non-fiction; Historical
Pencils
Bill Ziegler ?
Notes
Back cover. Pencils credit for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007). This sequence was replaced by an ad for Juicy Fruit Gum on some copies.
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