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Return of the Outlaw #1

Feb 1953 · Toby · 0.10 USD
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A young outlaw named Billy is persuaded by a good man to abandon his criminal ways, but when a corrupt judge and Sheriff Barton begin exploiting and robbing local ranchers, Billy is drawn back into a life of crime to help protect his community. Teaming up with a gang, Billy poses as a cattle rustler to earn the criminals' trust, planning to lead them into a trap and expose their corruption. When the sheriff discovers Billy's deception, a violent shootout ensues, with Billy narrowly escaping on horseback with only one bullet remaining in his gun.

Contains 3 stories
Two-Gun Promise!
12 pp · Western-Frontier
Bart Barton (villain)Pete CalvertChuckMrs. BonneySlatsMr. MortonJudge GarveyRod Bonney

In the wake of a land-grabbing scandal, Billy the Kid returns to Clay County to find his mother’s farm stolen and his past entangled with the ruthless Bart Barton. With the help of old friend Pete Calvert and the Bonney family, Billy confronts Bart’s thugs and refuses to take part in the injustice, standing up to the outlaw boss when he’s ordered to evict a longtime resident. As tensions rise, Billy makes it clear he won’t be used as a tool for Bart’s schemes—leaving the future of the town and his own loyalty hanging in the balance.

Outlaw's Code
8 pp · Western-Frontier

Billy the Kid rides into Red Mesa Valley just as a man is ambushed, intervening to save the wounded Russ Clayton despite being pursued by the attackers. As he carries Clayton to town, the local sheriff warns him to stay clear of Beef Brent, the powerful outlaw responsible for the raid, but Billy refuses to back down—determined to confront Brent and uncover the truth behind the violence.

The Last Bullet
8 pp · Western-Frontier

In the dusty town of Rock Ridge, a young deputy named Al Mooney is determined to capture the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid, even if it means killing him. As the sheriff tracks Billy into a general store, Mooney sneaks around to ambush him, but the outlaw escapes—only to be pursued through the countryside, his horse wounded and his gun nearly empty. With one bullet left and a young girl in danger, Billy faces a choice that could change everything.

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Raw (Good) $49
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $141*
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $97
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CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $32
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $26*
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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Tom Gill
letterer Ed Hamilton
cover pencils, inks Tom Gill

Reprints

↩ Reprints Billy the Kid Adventure Magazine #1 (1950), Billy the Kid Adventure Magazine #2 (1950), Billy the Kid Adventure Magazine #3 (1951)

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