Ben Bowie and his mountain men?

[Icculus308win]

Hey there guys -

 

I don't venture into the Gold forum that often (hope all is well in your neck of the woods ) but I have some questions that hopefully some of you gents can enlighten me on.

 

 

 

I picked up a copy of "Ben Bowie and his mountain men" the other day at an antique shop with my Wife. I have to say it was a fun read! After doing some research on the series I am a bit puzzled on some matters.

 

Does the series start at #7 and end at #17?

 

Was his first appearance in Four Colors #443?

 

Were his only other appearances in Four Colors #513, #557, #599, #626 and #657?

 

 

 

Much obliged for any info that can be given.

 

Regards,

Eric

 

[Montezuma]

Dell used the four color series as a tryout, and if something clicked they continued on counting the four colors in the numbering. Of course they weren't always consistent.

 

So this is Ben Bowie #1

#2

#5

#6

 

[Scrooge]

Does the series start at #7 and end at #17?

 

Was his first appearance in Four Colors #443?

 

Were his only other appearances in Four Colors #513, #557, #599, #626 and #657?

 

Hi Eric,

 

seems like you've figured it all on your own.

 

Yes, first apperance is # 443 as shown by Monte and then the other issues you mentioned and then the series spun off to its own numbering with the next issue, # 7 and ended at # 17.

 

There are cases where the series started as a Four Color, spun off to its own title and then finished yet again under the Four Color umbrella (which is not the case for Ben Bowie).

[Icculus308win]

Well there we go!

 

Thank-you so very much Mr. Monte & Mr. Scrooge for answering my quandaries! I truly appreciate it!!!

[cosmic farmboy]

That sure look a lot like Fess Parker on the cover of #513 to me. Fess definitely had a good run wearing coonskin caps back in the 50's and 60's.