Loyal Ranger partner, expert horseman and sharpshooter.
Johnny Layton is a reporter for the Chicago Register who is assigned to cover and help solve the mysterious murders. He investigates the attacks with his photographer, 'One-Shot' McGuire, and ultimately exposes Carruthers's method by dumping a sample of the aftershave on him, causing the Devil Bat to attack its creator. He also becomes closely connected to Mary at the conclusion.
Town resident with connections to the criminal underworld.
Veteran Texas Ranger, brave and tactical, leads frontier justice missions.
An extremely skilled aviator who operates under the identity of Captain Midnight and leads the Secret Squadron. Assigned to stop Ivan Shark's aerial attacks on American cities, he repeatedly battles Shark's organization and makes daring escapes with his allies.
A young hitchhiker traveling to Plainfield who changes a woman's tire for a ride. He carries a decorated military uniform and claims a medical discharge. Initially suspected of desertion, he works as a chauffeur for the Hammond family. He is later revealed to be a nationally recognized war hero who dislikes publicity and decides to settle in Plainfield after a fallen comrade bequeathed it to him.
Loyal Texas Ranger and Tex Wyatt's brother, reliable in combat.
A Texas Ranger operating undercover who partners with Panhandle Perkins. He aids Tex Haines, advises against reckless vigilante actions, and secretly investigates the corrupt land syndicate. He successfully intercepts Rankin to seize incriminating documents, reveals his true identity to stop Rawlings, and coordinates the legal takedown of the antagonists.
Charismatic Texas Ranger and Dave's brother, leads frontier justice.
Dedicated aide and confidant who assists Wentworth in his dual life and criminal investigations.
A train conductor in the third film, dealing with the chaotic Kettle family.
A sociopathic college dropout and drug dealer. He lures the victims, attempts to assault Mary, and becomes increasingly paranoid. He kills Jack in self-defense, gets arrested, and is committed to a mental asylum.
Dave O'Brien has 252 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Texas Rangers Collections with 20 titles. Signature works include Flaming Bullets, The Phantom of 42nd Street, Fighting Valley. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 13 universes
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