Ernest Haycox's Western Marshal #1

Jan 1954 · World Distributors · 1/- [0-1-0 GBP]

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"Western Marshal" kicks off with Dan Mitchell, a former lawman now ready to settle down, pulled back into duty when the marshal of Grubstake is shot dead. As tensions flare between miners and "jumpers" exploiting a loophole in claim law, Mitchell must maintain order in a town where gold fever and water rights are about to boil over. Everett Kinstler’s dynamic art brings the dusty frontier to life, while William George’s cover captures the grit and danger of the West in 1954.

Contains 2 stories

Western Marshal

34 pp · Western-Frontier

Dan Mitchell

In "Western Marshal," Sheriff Dan Mitchell walks a tightrope through a frontier town divided by duty and survival, where gamblers and saloon keepers clash with merchants and townsfolk—each side essential to the other’s existence. The story unfolds in the rugged spirit of the American West, capturing the quiet tension of a man trying to hold order in a place where law and livelihood are always at odds.

The Spanish Mine

33 pp · Western-Frontier

Dan MitchellTom Leathers

In "The Spanish Mine," former marshal Dan Mitchell is pulled back into duty when the Grubstake marshal is shot, thrusting him into a volatile frontier town where miners clash with "jumpers" exploiting a loophole in claim law. With tensions rising and a crucial water source held by the stubborn Carson, Mitchell must navigate greed, desperation, and the weight of old promises—all while trying to keep peace in a place that never truly sleeps.