This original strip art was reused for “Cave Of The Ghost”, first story published in January-February 1948 issue #1 of “The Lone Ranger” Dell comic book. Dates are: 5-31 and June 4, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20. Each thin art-board is approximately 7.25x26.25" with 5.75x24.75" India ink image area. All are signed in ink at bottom of one panel by longtime Lone Ranger artist Charles Flanders also signed in ink or pencil in blank margin “OK Trendle”. George Trendle created the Lone Ranger with writer Fran Striker in January 1933. The Lone Ranger is in 19 panels, Tonto is in 12 panels. Storyline is not consecutive and has Lone Ranger being cornered by sheriff’s deputy, tying up deputy and going into cave, becoming unconscious from gas fumes, and explaining cave and its gold vein and gas fumes. Applied zip-a-tone dot pattern used for shading has yellowed with age and is missing in a few places leaving glue stains. Art otherwise Fine/VF. All have Lone Ranger Inc. King Features Syndicate copyright pasted strips. Superb and well-drawn throughout. Historic large examples.