Cover: Gil Kane & Joe Giella

All Star Western #77

Jun 1954 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Rustlers' Train!", Johnny teams up with his young Indian friend Swift Deer, who’s unexpectedly named chief for a month. As the boy struggles to earn respect, Johnny quietly steps in to protect him from two rivals plotting to undermine his leadership. With Swift Deer diving into a river to save a maiden and villains lurking in the shadows, Johnny must keep the peace—both on land and underwater—before the young chief’s brief reign is undone. Written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated by Mort Drucker, with inks by Sy Barry, this 1954 Western adventure features dynamic action and heartfelt moments, all framed by Gil Kane’s cover pencils and Joe Giella’s inks.

Contains 6 stories

The Rustlers' Train!

6 pp · Western-Frontier

Trigger Twins

In "The Rustlers' Train!" from All Star Western #77 (1954), a wave of cattle thefts has the frontier town on edge, leaving the fake sheriff Walt baffled. When Wayne—dressed as the law himself—tracks the bandits to hidden caves and a stolen train used to move the stolen herd, he takes the lead on the rails, gunning down the gang before vanishing into the dust.

The Amazing Vision of Chief Sharp Fang!

6 pp · Western-Frontier

In "The Amazing Vision of Chief Sharp Fang!" from All Star Western #77 (1954), Strong Bow ventures into the Valley of the Dark Moon, haunted by a warning vision from Chief Sharp Fang that he’ll be crushed by a bear. There, he drinks from a spring and confronts terrifying illusions—only to discover the truth behind the valley’s madness.

The West's Strangest Convict!

1 pp · Non-Fiction, Western-Frontier

Redskin Rendezvous!

5.67 pp · Western-Frontier

In "Redskin Rendezvous!" from All Star Western #77 (1954), Lt. Dan Foley races to stop Chief Roaring Horse from reaching the Arapahoes, knowing his return could ignite a war. Braving Bottomless Swamp and a treacherous cliff, Dan closes in—just before the final lasso.

Chief for a Day!

5.67 pp · Western-Frontier

Johnny Thunder [John Tane]Swift DeerBlack CloudFrozen River

In "Chief for a Day!" from All Star Western #77 (1954), young Swift Deer is named chief for a month, much to the pride of his friend Johnny, who quietly vows to protect him. As two rivals plot to undermine the boy chief, Johnny must keep the peace—both on land and beneath the river’s surface—when Swift Deer risks his life to save a maiden in distress.

Indian Land Payments!

1 pp · Non-Fiction, Western-Frontier