Indian Chief, #9
Published: January-March 1953
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Credits
- Pencils: Sam Savitt
- Inks: Sam Savitt
- Colors: Sam Savitt
Story Notes
Art credit from "Sam Savitt Checklist" in Illustration Magazine Vol 1, #4, August 2002.
The Rock Dam
Storyline
Crazy Jack helps a band of Indians re-channel the only river on their new reservation so that they will be able to plant crops in the Spring.
Characters
- Chief Leaping Deer
- Indian Agent
- Crazy Jack (trader)
Credits
- Script: George Haas
- Pencils: Jon Small
- Inks: Jon Small
Story Notes
Two drawings. The inking of the faces is identical to the signed stories by Jon Small in this series, and in this issue.
The Haunted Pueblo
Featuring Indian Chief
Storyline
Several Taos Indians brave a haunted pueblo to learn that it is only haunted by Apaches.
Characters
- Cloud
- Aster (both Taos tribe)
The Trapper
Storyline
Several Sauk warriors are captured spying near the Chippewa camp. Turtle is tasked to watch over them. When they escape, his trapping skills are put to the test.
Characters
- Turtle
- Pale Moon
- Black Bear (all Chippewa)
Story Notes
The artwork here is identical to Jon Small's signed stories in this series, Four Color #290, The Chief #2, and Indian Chief #3. The best clue is the heavy inking, and the close up faces, especially of the chiefs, with many thin inklines along the cheekbones and upper lip. Also the scenery, and movement of the figures are similar.
The Last Cavalier
Storyline
Reproduction of painting with this commentary: "The Last Cavalier" by Frederick Remington portrays excellently the feeling most people have about the frontiersman. He was the last of the race of gallant, mounted fighters. The artist included his foe, the Indian, among the riders in the picture.
Credits
- Pencils: painting
- Inks: painting
- Colors: painting
Story Notes
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