THE BLACK GALLOPER

A strip from The Hornet

See The Hornet issues 240 - 249.

Writer:- The Hornet editorial team. Artist:- Not known.

Main cast:- Rupert and John Tavendale.

Time period:- early 19th century England.

A rush of blood to the head moment by Ruper Tavendale's grandfather puts at risk the loss of the Tavendale's estate. Can Rupert the outcast of the family, complete ten tough tests of horsemanship required to save the estate?

The following adventures of the Tavendale brothers are from issues 240; 242; 244; 245; 247 & 249.

***Please note that I am using a standard thumbnail image for all the full size pictures on this page. This is purely being done to save myself sometime.***

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Issue 240
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Issue 242
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Issue 244
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Issue 245
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Issue 247
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Issue 249
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