Sheriff of Tombstone #2

Feb 1959 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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The Tombstone Sheriff confronts Tommy about his absence and learns that Tommy has partnered with Jeff Colley, a man the Sheriff distrusts, leading to tension about Colley's intentions. A reward is offered for information on a fugitive who robbed the Tucson stage six months prior and shot a guard, prompting the Sheriff to track down leads at the livery stable. Jam Chaney and his gang attempt to ambush the Sheriff during a confrontation at a gambling house, but the Sheriff manages to overcome them and asserts his authority over the troublemakers in town. The issue also includes a text story titled "Charlie Goes to Chicago," recounting Charles A. Siringo's western adventures including cattle drives, encounters with Native American tribes, and frontier expeditions.

Contains 5 stories

Frame-Up

5 pp · Western-Frontier

When Sheriff Luke Spade catches Russ Tyler seemingly red-handed at a robbery scene, he arrests him on the spot—but Tyler claims he's being framed by a lawman with a grudge. As the case unfolds in court, the real criminal emerges and Tyler walks free, leaving Spade's reputation in tatters with the whole town convinced he abused his badge. But the sheriff suspects there's more to Tyler's plan than a simple frame-up, and he's determined to uncover what the drifter is really after.

Pardner in Crime

5 pp · Western-Frontier

The Challenger

5 pp · Western-Frontier

In Tombstone's heated sheriffs race, Luke Spade faces off against Abel Maher, a flashy gunslinger imported by crooked businessman Norm Albey to oust the pint-sized lawman from office. When the notorious Darrel Brothers ride into town with bounties on their heads, both candidates see their chance to prove who deserves the badge—but the election may turn on who's truly fit to wear it.

Homesteader's Headache

5 pp · Western-Frontier

After six years fighting Indians with the Army, Mike Rollins settles on a remote homestead hoping for peace—until two outlaws show up, pistols blazing, demanding a fortune in cash they believe is hidden on the land. Forced to help them search while tied up and under guard, Mike realizes his quiet life depends on outsmarting a pair of desperate men before they decide he's no longer useful.

The Fighter

5 pp · Western-Frontier

Luke Spade, the pint-sized sheriff of Tombstone, has already proven he's got all the fight his small frame needs—but when crooked gambling boss Jay Chaney plots to rob the bank and frame the lawman in the process, the runt sheriff has to outthink a scheme as bold as any gun-slinger's draw. With cunning and quick thinking, Luke sets a trap to catch Chaney red-handed and shut down his operation for good.