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Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Penciller(s): Vicente Ballestar [as Ballestar] (signed) (painted)

Inker(s): Vicente Ballestar [as Ballestar] (signed) (painted)

Colorist(s): Vicente Ballestar [as Ballestar] (signed) (painted)

Letterer(s): typeset

Editor(s): ? (original editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: western

First Line: Ways of the Mighty West

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Pages: 1

The Bosses' Man

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Rocke Mastroserio [as Mastroserio] (signed)

Inker(s): Rocke Mastroserio [as Mastroserio] (signed)

Letterer(s): ?

Editor(s): Pat Masulli (original editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: western

Feature(s): Wyatt Earp

Character(s): Wyatt Earp; Grogan; Lusk; Otto Richler

Synopsis: Wyatt Earp agrees to corrupt payments to be Marshal in Hall's Ferry. He goes undercover as a crooked lawman to discover the secrets of the gang running the town.

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Pages: 8

The Moles Den

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: western

Feature(s): Jim Bowie

Character(s): Jim Bowie; the Mole [Mr. Redgrave of Boston University]; Steve; Albert

Synopsis: Jim Bowie goes down into the mine to find the Mole, who has been missing for days. Facing trap after trap, escaping death each time, he is finally captured by Steve and Albert who are using the Mole's expertise to manufacture fake gold coins.

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Pages: 7

Notes: This story appears to be of Spanish origin, not part of the Dell/Charlton Jim Bowie series. There is no possessive apostrophe in the title ('The Mole's Den').

In Santa Fe

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Vicente Vañó Ibarra

Inker(s): Vicente Vañó Ibarra

Letterer(s): ?

Editor(s): ? (original editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: western

Feature(s): Juan Mestizo

Character(s): Juan Mestizo; Archimedes; Pedro Suarez; Don Manuel; Pancho; Don Manuel's son

Synopsis: Searching for Juan's uncle, Juan and Archimedes meet Pedro Suarez who knew Juan's father. Pedro tells of the casino dispute that led to Don Manuel being shot dead, probably by Juan's uncle José. However, Juan's father took the blame to ensure his brother's safety. Don Manuel's son hears about Juan and attempts revenge. He wounds Juan, but Archimedes stalls a killing shot. The killer's gun is damaged in the fight and explodes when he tries to shoot Juan again. Juan and Archimedes return the seriously wounded man to Santa Fe and reflect on the consequences of hate and revenge.

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Pages: 7

Notes: This story reveals that Juan's uncle left Santa Fe when his ranch was destroyed and occupied during the war with the US. He headed west, possibly in hope of finding his brother.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Tony Tallarico [as Tallarico] (credited)

Penciller(s): José Delbo [as Delbo] (credited)

Inker(s): Tony Tallarico [as Tallarico] (credited)

Letterer(s): ?

Editor(s): Sal Gentile (original editor; credited)

Subject Matter

Genres: western

Feature(s): Geronimo Jones

Character(s): Geronimo Jones; One Eyebrow; Jake Pendon

First Line: 1846 was an adventurous time in this country.

Synopsis: After escaping One Eyebrow, Geronimo is attacked by a bear and suffers amnesia. One Eyebrow and Jake find the amnesiac Geronimo and twist the boy to support their crimes. In a saloon seeking information, Geronimo is punched by Leroy is a stupid bar fight and then nursed by Amy. He recovers his memory just as One Eyebrow arrives to kill him. Apologetically, Leroy stops One Eyebrow, who is tried and convicted to hang for his crimes. One Eyebrow's man Jake again tries to kill Geronimo, but the bullet kills Amy. Jake is caught, at a terrible price.

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Pages: 5

Job Number: [D-2186]

Notes: This story is in two parts: Chapter I (5 pages); Chapter II (10 pages)

An Oath to Kill

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Charles Nicholas

Inker(s): Vince Alascia

Letterer(s): ?

Editor(s): Pat Masulli (original editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: western

Feature(s): Black Fury

Character(s): Beck Holgar; Krauss

Synopsis: Holgar captures Black Fury and is determined to tame him or kill him. When Black Fury escapes, Holgar follows with White Killer, a stallion with a killer urge. The two horses battle, but Holgar starts shooting when Black Fury wins. White Killer turns on Holgar and he flees. White Killer joins Black Fury as one of the Ramada.

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Pages: 5

Job Number: [A-4844]

Crossbow War

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Joe Gill

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): Vince Colletta ?

Letterer(s): ?

Editor(s): Pat Masulli (original editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: western

Feature(s): Gunmaster and Bullet the Gun-Boy

Character(s): Gunmaster [Clay Boone]; Bullet the Gun-Boy [Bob Tellub]; Snakehead; Snakehead's gang

Synopsis: When some of his gang surrender, Snakehead escapes. Clay Boone investigates to find Snakehead keeps the local village under control by taking all their weapons. Bob is attacked and the pair's work-wagon of weapons stolen. Clay mobilises the town and creates crossbows and explosives. Clay unsuccessfully asks the approaching Snakehead to give up and the townspeople start firing. Hidden by the smoke, Clay and Bob reclaim their wagon and change into Bullet and Gunmaster. The gang is defeated and an escaping Snakehead is captured by a villager with a crossbow.

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Pages: 10

Job Number: 5219 [A-5219]

Sutter's Mill

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Jim Salicrup ?; Steven Grant ?

Penciller(s): Bill Fraccio

Inker(s): Tony Tallarico

Letterer(s): typeset

Editor(s): Pat Masulli (original executive editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: non-fiction

Feature(s): Outlaws of the West!

Synopsis: During the gold rush of 1849, many came to California but few got rich. Most stayed and they got for their dreams was a small piece of land, rich and poor alike.

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Pages: 1

Job Number: [A-4102]

Notes: This feature displays the words 'Outlaws of the West' as if it is a feature title, but it is probably a page header from the original publication. The sequence doesn't explain that Sutter's Mill was a sawmill where gold was found, setting of the California gold rush. The visuals show that 'a small piece of land' is intended to mean a grave site.

The Gunfighters

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Joe Gill ?

Penciller(s): Bill Fraccio ?; Tony Tallarico ?

Inker(s): Tony Tallarico ?

Letterer(s): Ben Oda

Editor(s): Pat Masulli (original editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: historical, non-fiction

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Pages: 3

Job Number: 5218 [A-5218]

Notes: This feature is a history of the development of firearms following the invention of gunpowder in Europe in the 13th century. However, gunpowder was invented in Tang Dynasty (9th century) China.

The Fancy Boots

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Rocke Mastroserio [as Mastroserio] (signed)

Inker(s): Rocke Mastroserio [as Mastroserio] (signed)

Letterer(s): ?

Editor(s): Pat Masulli (original editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: western

Feature(s): Wyatt Earp

Character(s): Wyatt Earp; Jesse; Sam Robo; Pablo Ruiz; Ed Ruane; Cal Russel; Joe Keegan

Synopsis: After an ambush by Cal Russel, part of Sam Robo's gang, Earp walks 30 miles to town without horse or boots. After securing a new pair of boots, he returns to Dogwood to deal with Sam and his gang. But Robo works out Earp's has only one pair of boots. While the tired Earp sleeps heavily, his boots are stolen. Sam's gang robs the bank and heads out of town. Earp rides light without a saddle and catches up to the crooks. Light-footed without boots, he beats the gang.

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Pages: 8

Job Number: [A-4848]

Super Western Album

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): ? (illustration)

Inker(s): ? (illustration)

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: western

First Line: Round up the whole collection

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Pages: 1