DALE EVANS (born Lucille Wood Smith; October 31, 1912 Ð February 7, 2001; and for a long time Frances Octavia Smith) was one of the most successful cowgirl entertainers of the 20th Century, with fame in radio, movies, and television, Thought known best for her partnership with longtime husband Roy Rogers, Dale was already famous and successful before they met. Before she became a country start she was a well-know singer of jazz, swing and big band. Her best legacy, however, is that of a country cowgirl, and her comics series is all that. QUEEN OF THE WEST DALE EVANS ran a total of 22 issues from 1954-1959, and contains the artwork of comic masters such as Russ Manning and Jesse Marsh, among others. Gwandanaland / Midcentury Comics is just durn-proud to be able to bring you her complete series!