Four Color #645

Sep 1955 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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"Outlaw Town" in Four Color #645 (1955) delivers a classic Western twist as Johnny, faking his death after an ambush, slips into the town under the alias Tom Malone. With a plan to steal a $500,000 shipment at the bank, he watches from within the community he's infiltrated—only to spot Switch Connors among the mourners at his own funeral. Jesse Marsh handles art, inks, and lettering with a crisp, period-accurate style, bringing the tense atmosphere of the frontier to life.

Contains 2 stories

Outlaw Town

18 pp · Western-Frontier

Johnny Mack BrownRebel (horse)

Johnny finds himself caught in a web of mistaken identity when the townsfolk of Starbuck believe he’s the notorious outlaw Jack Tabb, a man they’re eager to make their new leader. As a gang leader pushes to transform the town into a lawless haven, Johnny must navigate suspicion and danger while trying to clear his name—before the frontier justice of Starbuck decides his fate.

The Phantom Surprise

16 pp · Western-Frontier

Johnny Mack BrownRebel (horse)

In "The Phantom Surprise," Johnny, faking his death after a deadly ambush, slips into the role of Tom Malone to infiltrate the town’s bank—where a $500,000 shipment from the mint is set to arrive. Disguised and watching from the shadows, he keeps a close eye on the mourners at his own funeral, where one face stands out: Switch Connors, a known ex-con. The story unfolds with quiet tension as Johnny plays the part, weaving through the town’s secrets with a plan that could turn the tables on those who tried to kill him.