The Lone Ranger is a masked Texas Ranger in the American Old West, who gallops about righting injustices with the aid of his clever, laconic Indian friend, Tonto. Departing on his white stallion, Silver, the Lone Ranger would shout, "Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!". As they galloped off, someone would ask, "Who was that masked man, anyway?" Tonto usually referred to the Lone Ranger as "Ke-mo sah-bee", supposedly meaning either "trusty scout" or "trusted friend." These catchphrases, his trademark silver bullets, and the theme music from the William Tell Overture have become tropes of popular culture. This character has become an enduring icon of American culture. He was created by George W. Trendle and developed by writer Fran Striker. Born from a radio series, the Lone Ranger has enjoyed a series of reincarnations in comicbook form. In 1948, Western Publishing, with its publishing partner Dell Comics, launched a comic boo...