In the story "You Get What You Need!" published in "Incredible Hulk" vol.1 #265 (November 1981), Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema created the superhero team Rangers. In addition to Texas Twister, the team consists of western characters Shooting Star, Firebird, the Phantom Rider (Hamilton Slade, then called Night Rider), and the contemporary Red Wolf. Along many superheroes, Texas Twister appeared in the three-issue comic book limited series "Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions" (June–August 1982). The series was written by Mark Gruenwald with art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. The Rangers appeared in "Incredible Hulk " vol.2 #279 (January 1983) written by Bill Mantlo.