Gunsmoke#24

Gunsmoke #24

Dec 1961 · Dell · 0.10 USD

☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

In "The Water Diviner," a mysterious man claiming noble Spanish descent leaves a trail of I.O.U.s in Dodge City before vanishing into the desert, leaving the townsfolk both baffled and furious. With crisp, atmospheric art by Giovanni Ticci and inks by Alberto Giolitti, this 1961 Dell Western delivers a quiet but tense tale of deception and frontier justice, all wrapped in a cover by an unknown artist.

Contains 4 stories

The Water Diviner

14 pp · Western-Frontier

Matt DillonDoc AdamsCharlie CookeGrace WoodsThe Baron

The Grandee

4 pp · Western-Frontier

Jose Hodges

In "The Grandee," a mysterious man claiming noble Spanish lineage leaves a trail of IOUs in Dodge City, banking on his title to avoid paying for his stay—until the townspeople decide they’ve had enough. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1961 western tale unfolds with a touch of humor and grit, as the frontier tests the limits of a man who thinks his rank can outlast a simple debt.

The Chief's Gamble

12.5 pp · Western-Frontier

Matt DillonChesterKittyChief Black ArrowCarlton (hotel owner)

In "The Chief's Gamble," a Native American chief arrives in Dodge City to negotiate a peace treaty with the Army, placing Matt Dillon in the precarious role of protector. With the general’s arrival pending, Matt must navigate tense alliances and simmering distrust in a town where every glance could signal danger.

The Cowpoke

1 pp · Western-Frontier