Billy West #3

In "The Gun of Trick Fango!" from Billy West #3 (1949), cowboy hero West rides into a lawless frontier on his swift horse, Eagle, determined to stop a wave of backshot killings that have left good men dead. With the odds stacked and trust in short supply, West must face a cunning enemy whose name is whispered with fear across the dusty trails.

Billy West reclaims the magnificent horse Eagle after a ruthless stranger named Trask schemes to steal him from the two Native Americans who originally caught him, setting off a desperate chase through dangerous territory. When Uncle Dan recounts how Billy first tamed the spirited stallion and later faced down Trask's cruelty and deception, the stakes couldn't be higher for man and horse alike. This western tale tests not only Billy's horsemanship but his courage and loyalty when everything hangs in the balance.

In "The Rustlers' Brand!" from Billy West #3 (1949), Rhoda stands her ground in a lawless frontier where danger wears a six-gun and courage isn’t measured in bullets—but in nerve. With the West changing fast, she proves that even in a man’s world, a woman’s resolve can hold its own.