Four Color #618

Feb 1955 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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"Gold of the Arivaipas" is a quiet, character-driven tale from Four Color #618, spotlighting the life of Old Bill Williams—a man who walked away from the pulpit to find purpose among the Osage, then carved a solitary existence as a beaver trapper in the rugged landscapes of the Rockies and northern Arizona. Rendered in the distinctive, detailed style of Till Goodan, who handled art, inks, and lettering, the story unfolds with a grounded, observant pace, capturing the quiet endurance of a life lived on the margins of history.

Contains 3 stories

Gold of the Arivaipas

12 pp · Western-Frontier

Johnny Mack BrownRebel (horse)

In "Gold of the Arivaipas," a pair of ruthless bandits pursue an aging prospector whose hidden map—woven into a Native American blanket—leads to a long-lost treasure. When the prospector’s granddaughter arrives unexpectedly, Johnny takes her along on a perilous journey across the frontier to protect both her and the secret before the outlaws do.

Dangerous Destination

12 pp · Western-Frontier

Johnny Mack BrownRebel (horse)

In "Dangerous Destination," sheepherder Rufus Blythe faces off against cattlemen determined to keep him from spending his one monthly day on his homestead in Piñon Valley—where his claim hangs in the balance. With the frontier's harsh realities and old grudges simmering, every step toward his land feels like a gamble.

Ace Meets His Match

6 pp · Western-Frontier

In the dusty frontier of 1955’s *Four Color #618*, outlaw Ace Jenner thinks he’s got an easy score—until a young girl with a slingshot and her brother, wielding a frying pan like a pro, stand in his way. Their unexpected skill turns a simple theft into a showdown neither expected.