Frontier Western #12

In "The Life and Death of the Phoenix Kid!", a notorious outlaw known as the Phoenix Kid rides hard through the frontier, fleeing pursuit after a string of robberies. When he finds an abandoned pony, he mounts it and dashes across the plains—only to be confronted by a group of Native American warriors who accuse him of murdering a brave and stealing the very horse he now rides.

In "The Cooley Gang Strikes!", a ruthless outlaw band descends on a quiet frontier town, leaving chaos in their wake. After demanding food and water, they’re met with a cruel twist when the town’s supply is salted—forcing them to seek refuge at a nearby settlement with a deep well and a bank. But as they arrive, they find the streets eerily empty, save for a waiting army detachment.

In the dusty frontier town of Dry Creek, an aging Doc Stewart struggles with his failing hands, calling in a young doctor from the East to help. The townspeople remain wary of the newcomer, but when Pete Corbin and his gang arrive to stir trouble, the new doctor stands his ground—and earns his place with a quick draw that silences the fear. As trust begins to grow, so does the line of patients hoping for his care.

In "Empty Holsters!", a vengeful former prisoner known only as "The Squire" returns to town after three years in jail, determined to settle a score with Sheriff Dick Manton. Manton, now married to a young English woman who disapproves of guns, finds himself defenseless when the two confront each other—until his wife makes a desperate move that changes everything.

In "Dangerous Game," Sam Kane faces a reckoning when Ferris, released after years in prison thanks to Kane’s testimony, returns with a deadly score to settle. Trapped on a treacherous trail, Kane must decide whether to let his enemy die—or risk everything to save him.