All Star Western #104

In "The Surprise Sheriff of Rocky City!", Walt, the self-doubting sheriff of a frontier town, faces a moment of truth when his brother Wayne—secretly the real gunfighter—steps in during a botched capture. With the Boy Sheriff Contest looming, Walt reluctantly takes on a reluctant young contestant who claims he’s unfit for the role. When the Flat Hat Gang strikes, Walt is wounded, but the boy finds courage and stands firm—defending the town with nothing but grit. The moment hangs in the balance, and Walt can’t help but wonder if he’s finally ready to step aside.

In "Double-Cross at Double Creek!" from All Star Western #104, Lt. Foley and his patrol track a group of trappers suspected of stealing Ute hides—only to find the skins bear the telltale marks of Indian tanning. As the cavalry clashes with the Utes, the real twist unfolds: the trappers fled through a hidden cave, and the Utes guide Foley’s men through the dark to reclaim what was stolen. The story unfolds with sharp tension and a twist that redefines who’s truly in the wrong.

In "The Gauntlet of Thunder!", Jo, a lone rider in a lawless frontier town, finds himself fleeing a deadly ambush as the Rapidan Gang tightens its grip on the streets. With bullets flying and the alleys closing in, he must outrun and outthink a gang that’s already among the townsfolk—just as Old Billy Smith once did in his own wild past. The story unfolds with relentless pace, turning the dusty streets into a test of grit, reflex, and survival.