Tex No 1 – The Mysterious Totem
Introduction: Tex No 1, titled “The Mysterious Totem,” marks an important moment in comics that emerged after the war and when culture and entertainment brought joy. Thus, Gian Luigi Bonelli (1908-2001) created Tex No 1 to represent the fight against injustice.
Release Date: September 1948
Rating: ★ 7.0/10
Story:
Initial Adventures:
In the first adventure, Tex encounters the Indian Tesah, who is being pursued by Coffin, a bandit searching for a Totem symbol. Coffin steals the symbol, but Tex retrieves it. When they try to protect the treasure, Coffin and his ally, Wolf Tooth, arrive first. After a confrontation, Coffin injures Wolf Tooth and leaves Tex and Tesah tied up. Wolf Tooth sacrifices himself to free them, and Tex defeats Coffin after an intense shootout.
The Red Hand:
Joe Scott is shot by members of the Red Hand, and Tex is accused of his murder. He seeks the true culprits and, after months of investigation, eliminates the criminals.
Rescue in Mexican Lands:
Tex investigates the kidnapping of Joan Sheffield by El Diabo. With the help of Jeff, a secret agent, he rescues Joan and, after defeating El Diabo, receives an invitation to join the Rangers.
Tragedies and Conflicts:
Tex attempts to rescue El Diabo’s daughter, Florecita, but discovers that she has committed suicide. After Jeff’s death, Tex faces an epic battle against Bud Lowett’s bandits, emerging victorious but gravely injured.
Final Investigation:
Tex discovers the whereabouts of Kit Carson, who had disappeared during an investigation. With the help of the sheriff and the town, he defeats the responsible bandits.
Conclusion:
Although this is just the first story of Tex, the narrative is engaging and filled with action, providing a cinematic experience. I recommend listening to western soundtracks, such as “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” by Ennio Morricone, to enhance your reading. Stay tuned to the blog for more volumes of Tex!
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