Four Color #1005

Jul 1959 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Gunfight Election," corrupt mayor Smiling Jim Caffrey of Rimfire claims to welcome competition—while his henchmen silence opponents with intimidation. As Bret and Bart join forces with challenger Jeff Connors, the campaign heats up in a town where democracy is under fire. Written by Eric Freiwald and Robert Schaefer and illustrated by Dan Spiegle, this 1959 Dell classic captures a tense showdown in a Western town where the ballot box may not be the only weapon on the line. Cover by Dan Spiegle.

Contains 4 stories

Gunfight Election

22 pp · Western-Frontier

Bret MaverickBart MaverickSmiling Jim Caffrey (villain)

In the dusty town of Rimfire, where smiles hide sharp knives, corrupt Mayor Smiling Jim Caffrey promises fair elections—while his henchmen keep challengers off the ballot. When Jeff Connors dares to run, Bret and Bart step in to help, turning a quiet campaign into a showdown on the frontier.

The Loan

10 pp · Western-Frontier

Bret MaverickBart MaverickLucy Tanner

In "The Loan," Bret is shaken when his friend Bart quietly lends a stranger $2,000 to save her sick mother—only for her to vanish from town without a word. When doubts creep in, Bart and Bret ride to Powder City to uncover the truth behind the mysterious loan.

The Sporting Bandit

1 pp · Western-Frontier

Bart Maverick

In "The Sporting Bandit," Bart Maverick finds himself on a stagecoach held up by a masked outlaw who offers a high-stakes gamble: play cards to win back the passengers' money and his own. With nerves taut and stakes high, Bart takes the challenge—only to be met with a familiar smirk and a cryptic remark that he’s bested the bandit before.

Sound the Alarm!

1 pp · Non-Fiction

Bret Maverick (cameo)