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As it stands, the series still had to be updated as sensibilities changed by the 1980s. Most notably, Tonto began to speak in perfect English as a proud warrior who will not tolerate being mistreated.
The most recent Lone Ranger revival came in the form of Dynamite Comics' new publication. The series is notable for its [[Darker and Edgier|darker tone and occasionally graphic depiction of violence.]] This incarnation included a detailed version of the Lone Ranger's backstory. Tonto is characterized as a forlorn wanderer outcast from his tribe, who is more willing to use lethal violence than the Ranger. The Ranger also has a darker portrayal, and has hopped on the [[Sliding Scale of Anti
A new ''[[The Lone Ranger (Film)|The Lone Ranger]]'' movie is currently in preproduction. [[Johnny Depp]] has been cast as Tonto, but few details are available. After ''[[Cowboys and Aliens (Film)|Cowboys and Aliens]]'' bombed, though, the project was ultimately pushed back from December 2012 to May 2013. Interestingly, shortly after this was announced, early reports said that the film would have featured supernatural elements involving werewolves. . .
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** The word "kemosabe" comes from a tribal language, meaning "trusted friend." The name "Tonto" is attributed to the same language, meaning "wild one."
* [[Blasting It Out of Their Hands]]
* [[Canon Dis Continuity]]: The Republic serials are ignored, although the full-face mask is sometimes used for a [[Lawyer
* [[The Cape]]: Or at least the Western equivalent.
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "Hi-Yo, Silver, away!"
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* [[So Once Again the Day Is Saved]]
* [[Spaghetti Western]]: The main influence on the Dynamite Comics series.
* [[Spin
* [[Superhero]]
* [[Thou Shalt Not Kill]]: The Lone Ranger is very clear on this.
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