Hi,
I'm new here. One of my passions is tracking down the appearances of various golden-age villain. I got interested in Monte Hale of all comic book characters when I happened across an appearance of Bulletman villain, the Weeper, in a 19th century Monte Hale adventure. Obviously an ancestor, given that there is also a Son of the Weeper who battled Mary Marvel and Bulletgirl, that makes three generations of Weepers. I started trolling Monte Hale comics at conventions, buying some and looking through the more expensive issues and was startled to find Monte had a well developed rogue's gallery. None of the other Fawcett movie cowboys did, so far as I can tell, oddly enough. Some of Monte's most notable foes:
The Catman. The Catman goes about shirtless, wearing only a fur loin cloth, mocassins, and a mountain lion skin (complete with tail) covering his head and back. Monte Hale 54.
The Coyote. A lightning fast gunslinger, the Coyote has pointed ears and a long, sloping nose that give him a slightly feral appearance. Real Western Hero 70, 73, Monte Hale 46.
The Farmer. Benignly dressed as a farmer (bib overalls, straw hat and corn-cob pipe), this outlaw uses “all kind of farm equipment in his crimes!” Monte Hale 59.
The Gopher. This Western bad man is known for his skill at digging tunnels that aid him in the commission of his crimes. Monte Hale ?, 36, 48, 50.
The Gravedigger. Hale’s archenemy, the Gravedigger is a macabre individual who dresses in black, his gray hair and high, rounded hat adding to his sinister appearance. Also called the Undertaker in his debut appearance. Monte Hale 30, 34, 35, 38, 40, 51, 56, 59, 77, others.
The Minstrel Man. This singing clown conveys murderous intent through his sinister songs. Monte Hale 58, 66; Western Hero 89, 91.
Senor Diablo. This stagecoach robber wears a black, horned hood and a blue, waist jacket trimmed in yellow. Western Hero 88.
The Weeper. Conventionally dressed, but sporting a large, red handkerchief, the Weeper is constantly crying over the evil deeds he’s about to do. Western Hero 79, 83.
The Wolfman. “One of Monte Hale’s most ruthless opponents,” the Wolfman was “adopted as a baby by a pack of timber wolves and had taken on all of the savage traits of the killer beasts!” Monte Hale 33, 40.
A request of all you (two or three?) Monte Hale collectors out there. The preceding list is based on my review of Monte Hale Western 29-41, 43-62, 64, 66-67, 70, 71, 73-79, 80-81, 83, 85, 87; Real Western Hero 70, 72-75; Western Hero 76, 79, 80, 83-85, 87, 88, 91, 95, 100, 105 (a total of 66 comic books).
I need information on any “name” villains appearing in the remaining Monte Hale stories: Monte Hale Western 42, 63, 65, 68, 69, 72, 82, 84, 86, 88; Real Western Hero 71; Western Hero 77-78, 81, 82, 86, 89, 90, 92-94, 96-99, 101-104, 106-112; Six Gun Heroes 18-23, 25 (info still needed on 43 comics).
