This book examines the role of comics in the perpetuation of the myth of
the American West. In particular, it looks at the ways in which lone
central characters, and their acts of violence, are posited as heroic.
In doing so, the book raises questions both about the role of women in a
supposedly male space, in addition to the portrayal of Native Americans
within the context of this violence. Various adaptations of historical
figures, such as Buffalo Bill and Billy the Kid, as well as film and
television stars such as The Lone Ranger and Dale Evans are examined in
detail. Although concentrating on American comics, examples both from
Britain and France are also analyzed.