"Pistol" Jim
Comics character
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"Pistol" Jim is a western series of comics created In 1944 by Carlos Freixas and is the most famous of his creations.[1]
| "Pistol" Jim | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Gran Chicos Plaza El Coyote |
| First appearance | 1944 |
| Created by | Carlos Freixas |
History
Carlos Freixas created the series with Emilio Freixas and Ángel Puigmiquel. Jim's adventures appeared in Gran Chicos and later Plaza El Coyote.[2]
Appearance and main characters
"Pistol" Jim is a vigilante, who wears black (like Hopalong Cassidy) and wears the emblem of a revolver on his chest.
He is joined on his adventures by his freckly sidekick Nick Rolly.[1]
Noted amongst the villains he faces, the sophisticated Belle Smith stands out.[1]
Style
In the opinion of the researcher Luis Gasca, "Pistol" Jim combines the influence of the styles of Emilio Freixas and Alex Raymond.[3]