Comanche #1
This volume collects the first installment of the gritty Western series 'Comanche', originally published in 2009 by Splitter Verlag. 'Red Dust' introduces a tale of vengeance and survival in the harsh American frontier, focusing on a protagonist caught between lawlessness and personal honor.
"Red Dust" kicks off Comanche #1 with a tense standoff on the Triple Six Ranch, where Clem and Toby confront men setting boundary posts under the orders of a railroad company. As the mystery of the powerful figure behind the land grab begins to unfold, Comanche confronts the truth behind the threat—art by Hermann, with lettering by Horst Gotta, and a cover by Hermann.
In "Red Dust," Jo finds himself caught in a deadly shootout with Wally Hondo, forced to kill in self-defense. When he arrives in Greenstone Falls, the town assumes he’s the notorious professional killer they’ve been hunting—though the truth is far more complicated.
In "Ten Gallons," Red Dust arrives at the Triple Six Ranch to help tame a wild stallion, earning the trust of the enigmatic Comanche and a prized palomino in return. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, capturing the rugged bond between man and horse on the frontier.
In "Greenstone Falls," Red Dust and Ten Gallons ride into a dusty frontier town on a routine errand, only to find themselves caught in a sudden clash of guns and shadows. When Cathrell’s men open fire, the tension boils over into a tense showdown that culminates in a deadly duel between Red Dust and the elusive Kentucky Kid.
In "Longhorns," Jo, a seasoned ranch hand, buys a herd of fifty Longhorns only to find them visibly ill. As the two cowboys, Clem and Toby, lead the herd through the dusty frontier, Doc Wetchin steps in to assess the crisis—determined to save the animals before the sickness spreads.
In "Der sinkende Stern," Sheriff Donovan’s pursuit of justice takes a deadly turn when he confronts Larry Cathrell—only to be shot from behind. As he falls, he manages to return fire, ending Cathrell’s life. Left wounded and fleeing, Donovan is soon cornered by the townsfolk Toby and Clem, setting the stage for a tense reckoning.
In "Die eiserne Spur," Clem and Toby encounter workers setting boundary markers on the land of the Triple Six Ranch, sparking tension as Comanche begins to uncover the identity of the mysterious force behind the threat to her home. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, tracing the growing stakes of a frontier conflict rooted in land and legacy.
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↩ Reprints Le Journal de Tintin #15/1970 (1970), Comanche #1 (1972), Tintin Sélection #16
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