Lone Rider put on a black mask and costume and rode his horse Lightnin' to fight injustice in the American West. He was assisted by a Mexican guitar player named Diego and his son Pepito as well as Texas, the laziest man and quickest draw in the west. The Lone Rider also worked with Sheriff Hank Fletcher who the Rider disguised himself as when apprehending Hutch Kruger's gang so the sheriff would receive the credit. His enemies included Hutch Kruger and his gang as well as the immortal 50,000 year old telepath known as Dr. Chuda.