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Cover: Gil Kane & Joe Giella

All Star Western #89

Jun 1956 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Doorway to Danger!", Lt. Dan Foley finds himself caught between duty and justice as he oversees the relocation of a frontier town—only to uncover a dangerous deception when a surveyor’s map goes missing. With tensions rising and a rogue Indian leader manipulating the situation, Foley must go undercover to restore the truth before bloodshed erupts. Written by John Broome and illustrated by Howard Sherman, with a striking cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella, this classic Western thriller delivers suspense and moral stakes in a taut, grounded tale.

Contains 4 stories
Doorway to Danger!
6 pp · Western-Frontier
Trigger Twins

In "Doorway to Danger!" from All Star Western #89, a humiliated sheriff’s failed marksmanship at a bazaar sparks chaos when outlaws exploit his reputation to terrorize the town. When the dust settles, Wayne steps in—rescuing the sheriff from a burning building and riding in to stop the attackers, firing upside down to prove his skill with a single, precise shot.

The Secret of Cha-Ta, the Wild Dog!
6 pp · Western-Frontier

In "The Secret of Cha-Ta, the Wild Dog!", a cunning medicine man named Cha-Ta exploits the fears of the tribe, claiming to transform into a savage hound—until Strong Bow sets out to uncover the truth. Tracking the beast through the night, he traps it with a net-arrow, only to find the creature reappearing in a new cage. Digging deeper, Strong Bow uncovers hidden caves beneath the village, where the real mystery lies. The tribe prepares to confront the trickster, and Strong Bow offers a surprising path forward.

Double-Cross Trail to Rapid River!
6 pp · Western-Frontier

In "Double-Cross Trail to Rapid River!", Lt. Dan Foley finds himself caught between duty and justice as a peaceful town’s relocation takes a dangerous turn. When a surveyor’s map goes missing and the Piute chief Red Wolf is suspected, Foley uncovers a plot that could ignite a war—unless he can quietly fix the map before it’s too late.

Johnny Thunder's Bullet Trap!
6 pp · Western-Frontier
Johnny Thunder [John Tane]Silk Black

In "Johnny Thunder's Bullet Trap!", the ever-crafty Silk Black sends a single bullet into town—marked "Reserved for Johnny Thunder"—but it’s schoolteacher John Tane who picks it up, triggering his transformation into the masked gunslinger. On the rooftops, he faces Black’s snipers in a tense showdown, proving that quick thinking and sharper aim can outmatch any trap. With a showdown in the open, John Tane prepares to teach his students a lesson—where courage and wit matter as much as a gun.

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Raw (VG) $28
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $399*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $273*
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CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $82*
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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Howard Sherman
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Joe Giella

Reprints

Reprinted in Tomahawk #19 (1956), Seriemagasinet #5/1957 (1957), Seriemagasinet #7/1957 (1957), Seriemagasinet #9/1957 (1957), Seriemagasinet #2/1958 (1958), Century, The 100 Page Comic Monthly #32 (1959)

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