Rio #[nn]

Name: Rio #[nn]
Brand: Comico
Price: 91.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Jun 1987 · Comico · 8.95 USD; 11.95 CAD

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About this Collection

This collected edition gathers the complete run of the 1987 Comico series Rio, a Western-themed comic that follows the adventures of its titular gunslinger in a gritty, stylized Old West setting. Written and illustrated by Doug Wildey, the series is known for its detailed artwork and mature storytelling, blending classic cowboy tropes with a more nuanced, character-driven narrative. The volume collects all seven issues of the original series, offering a complete reading experience for fans of Western comics and Wildey's distinctive style.

In "Part 1: The Hide Butchers," Rio finds himself caught between a deadly railroad scheme and a growing conflict with the local tribes, all while trying to clear his name after being framed for a murder he didn’t commit. Written and illustrated entirely by Doug Wildey, this 1987 Comico issue blends frontier tension with personal stakes, set against the harsh backdrop of the American West. The cover by Doug Wildey captures the grit and urgency of Rio’s relentless pursuit.

Contains 3 stories

Part 1: The Hide Butchers

20 pp · Western-Frontier

RioPresident U. S. Grant (reference)King TaggartPhineas DorseyBilly GrootBrazosRuby-JoyGrady Parrish

In "Part 1: The Hide Butchers," Rio is given a shot at a pardon if he can stop railroad passengers from hunting buffalo—provoking unrest with the local tribes. When the railroad owner sets an ambush for him in Endsville, Rio barely escapes, only to be framed for a murder he didn’t commit, forcing him to uncover the truth before the noose tightens.

Part 2: Satan's Doorstep

20 pp · Western-Frontier

RioColonel ElginMr. PierceGeronimo (cameo)

In "Part 2: Satan's Doorstep," Rio presses south after Grady Parrish, only to be captured by a band of Apaches and rescued by a Cavalry unit led by a colonel obsessed with Napoleon. Trapped at a desolate stage relay station, the group must hold out against a relentless Apache siege.

Part 3: Robber's Roost

20 pp · Western-Frontier

RioRuby-Joy (cameo)Stevens (cameo)Grady Parrish

In "Part 3: Robber's Roost," Rio presses on to Vieja Tristeza, crossing the border into a town seized by Grady Parrish and his gang. With the odds stacked and time running short, Rio lets himself be taken, trusting that his gamble to stall Parrish will buy just enough time for a Mexican Army platoon to arrive.