Boys' and Girls' March of Comics #151
"Gunplay at Black Canyon" delivers a classic Western tale set during the Christmas season, where Roy’s visit to his friend Faraday turns into a tense mission of justice and redemption. With a heartfelt mix of frontier grit and seasonal warmth, Roy navigates threats from the dangerous Holden, helps the Buck family reclaim their safety, and earns their gratitude through quiet heroism. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and brought to life with dynamic artwork by John Buscema (pencils and inks), this 1956 issue stands out as a standout entry in the Boys' and Girls' March of Comics series.
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Roy visits his friend, Faraday, during the Christmas season. Daughter Penny wants a spotted colt for Christmas. Holden committed attempted murder, forgery, and conspiracy to defraud on Joseph Buck. Roy saves Tommy, speaks to Ro-Nana in Apache, takes Joseph to the doctor, gets a warrant on Holden, is appointed special deputy to arrest him. Trigger disarms a gunslinger. Penny gets her colt. The Buck family praise Roy for his Christmas presents (their home, Joseph's life, and Sun Chief). Roy quotes the Holy Bible: "Don't forget--'Every good gift comes down from above!' We just pass it along."
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