All the talk of sidekicks reminded me of a funny story Joe
Lansdale told at the recent Bouchercon. As most of you are
probably aware, Joe has quite a reputation in the comics
world. Those he's written are great fun, very quirky, very
"Lansdale."
Anyway back in the mid-90s, Joe wrote a short series of Lone
Ranger and Tonto comics. Always a huge Lone Ranger/Tonto fan,
this was Joe's opportunity to explore complexities in their
relationship.
In the first panel, Tonto slugs The Lone Ranger. Knocks him
flat and walks off saying "Stay away from me. Forever...kemo
sabe."
Rush Limbaugh had a television show back in those days. He
held up the comic, turned to the offensive page and declared
"This is what's wrong with America!"
Joe may be as proud of that as he is the Edgar.
Richard Moore
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