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Cover: José Delbo

Billy the Kid #97

Dec 1972 · Charlton · 0.20 USD
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In "The Secret of the Gunfighter," Billy the Kid takes on the role of mentor to Jefferson Marsh Hoyt, guiding him through the dangers of the frontier and teaching him to defend himself—only to see his student transform into a reckless, boastful gunslinger. With sharp pacing and bold visuals, José Delbo’s dynamic art brings the tense showdown between mentor and pupil to life, capturing the raw spirit of the West.

Contains 3 stories
The Secret of the Gunfighter
10 pp · Western-Frontier
Billy the Kid

In "The Secret of the Gunfighter," Billy the Kid takes on the role of mentor to Jefferson Marsh Hoyt as they journey across the frontier, teaching him the ways of self-defense—only to see the young man transform into a brash, trigger-happy outlaw. As Hoyt’s arrogance grows, Billy must step in to restore balance, testing not just skill but the true meaning of a gunfighter’s code.

The Bank Robbery!
7 pp · Western-Frontier
Abel YoungMax CogswellOtto HackerSheriff Blake

In "The Bank Robbery!" from Billy the Kid #97, Abel finds himself caught in a dangerous scheme when he’s tricked into planting a bomb in a bank vault—setting the stage for a daring heist by four bandits. But when the dust settles, Abel’s got a surprise of his own, and the real trouble’s just beginning.

The Good Loser
6 pp · Western-Frontier
Billy the KidChiquitaCarlos

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Full credits

artist, inker José Delbo
cover pencils, inks José Delbo

Reprints

Reprinted in The Fastest Gun Western #32 (1978), Billy the Kid #141 (1981)

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