Cover: Mike Arens

Four Color #438

Dec 1952 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Annie Oakley and the Death Brand," the sharpshooting Annie and her brother Tagg set off from their carnival life to claim an inherited ranch near the lawless town of Gunsight, unaware that gold has been found there. When a hired thug tries to gather intel, he's outsmarted by a prank photo from a store contest, and soon after, Annie proves her grit by repelling an Indian attack and stepping in as a Pony Express rider when the original is injured. Art by Mike Arens, with writing by Philip Evans, this 1952 Dell Four Color comic blends frontier adventure with a touch of humor, all rendered in crisp, dynamic style.

Contains 2 stories

Annie Oakley and the Death Brand

18 pp · Western-Frontier

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In "Annie Oakley and the Death Brand," a mysterious message branded on a fleeing steer—“Dying - BB shot LS”—leads Annie and Tagg to uncover a troubling takeover of her neighbor Luke Simmons’ ranch by the ruthless Bat Braddock. With Simmons vanished and the town’s Colonel Dyke offering cryptic advice, Annie must navigate a web of deception where trust is as scarce as water in the desert.

Gunsight Gal

16 pp · Western-Frontier

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In "Gunsight Gal," sharpshooter Annie and her brother Tagg leave the carnival life behind after inheriting a ranch near the notorious town of Gunsight, "the toughest town west of the Pecos." When a stagecoach is attacked by Indians, Annie proves her mettle by driving them off and stepping in to keep the Pony Express running—though she doesn’t yet know what dangers the gold-rich frontier holds.