Outlaws of the West #37

Mace Kincaid, a restless outlaw forever haunted by the law, has spent more than two decades in and out of prison—but his son Ken, raised on legends of his father's exploits, has grown into a young man determined to join him. When Kincaid escapes Deer Lodge Penitentiary and Ken finally tracks him down at a hidden cabin, the outlaw must confront the gap between the myth his boy has built and the bitter truth of his own shattered life. This is the story that reveals what becoming a legend has actually cost the man behind the legend.

In the untamed Old West, grizzly bears stood as one of the frontier's most fearsome and unpredictable threats—massive predators that could shrug off bullets and charge with lethal force. This one-page story captures the perilous tradition of bear roping, a dangerous sport adopted from Spanish tradition, where Western hunters and pioneers tested their courage against creatures that knew no fear. Through vivid narration and action, "Grizzly Death" showcases why these animals commanded respect from both settlers and Native peoples alike.

When the Palance Gang's reign over Texas is finally broken by the Rangers, outlaw Silk Palance manages to escape—but not before overpowering Ranger Ben Conroy and leaving him for dead. Determined to track down Silk and his jailed brother Cob across the Mexican border, Ben masquerades as an outlaw to infiltrate the lawless town of Mestico and bring both brothers to justice. With danger at every turn and discovery threatening to expose him at any moment, the ranger must outmaneuver two ruthless killers on their own turf.

At the village of Santa Rita del Cobre, a treacherous massacre of unarmed Apaches—women, children, and warriors alike—ignites a blood feud that will shape the frontier for years to come. When a bounty on Apache scalps turns a festive gathering into slaughter, a towering sub-chief named Magnus Colorados survives the carnage and vows vengeance, setting in motion the legendary Apache Wars. This tale captures the brutal origins of a conflict that would test the resolve of both sides for generations.

Wolf Reiber and Arnie Stolz pull off a daring heist of gold shipment headed for the mint, but their plan to sell the stolen ingots to a local operator hits a snag when a persistent lawman closes in on them. A tense confrontation erupts with gunplay and surprising revelations at the mining corporation.

Clint Gordon, a Union officer haunted by a wartime massacre, becomes a lawman with a singular purpose: tracking down Cortell, the brutal guerrilla leader responsible for burning his sister's town. When a federal agent reveals that Cortell may be hiding in the Mexican village of Poco Grande, Gordon goes undercover to investigate—only to discover that the man he's hunting has become something far more complicated than a simple villain to capture. As tensions boil over in the dusty streets, Gordon finds himself caught between justice and the unexpected humanity he uncovers.