Hopalong Cassidy, a 50th entry in the series, follows the titular character as he falls into disrepute and leaves the Rangers after the death of his protégé Tim Mason, who was wrongly accused of being involved with a gang of smugglers. Cassidy, with the help of his friends California Carlson and Jimmy Rogers, sets out to clear Tim's name and uncover the truth behind his discharge from the Rangers.
Riders of the Deadline
After a false accusation, Hoppy's young friend is brutally murdered while attempting to escape from prison, leading to Hoppy being ostracized and dismissed from the Texas Rangers.
