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The Fastest Gun Western#30
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The Fastest Gun Western #30

Jan 1978 · K. G. Murray · 0.40 AUD
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In "The Bosses' Man," Juan and Archimedes track down leads in a dusty frontier town, where a haunting past resurfaces through Pedro Suarez—a man who knew Juan’s father. As old wounds reopen, a deadly vendetta unfolds, testing loyalty and justice in a world where blood ties and betrayal are never far apart. Illustrated with sharp, evocative detail by Vicente Vañó Ibarra and featured on a striking cover by Ballestar, this 1978 Western pulses with tension and moral weight.

Contains 9 stories
The Bosses' Man
8 pp · Western-Frontier
Wyatt EarpGroganLuskOtto Richler

Wyatt Earp takes the badge in Hall's Ferry, trading his badge for a stack of cash—his new role as a crooked marshal puts him deep in the pocket of the town’s real bosses. With Grogan, Lusk, and Otto Richler pulling strings from the shadows, Earp walks the line between justice and corruption, playing the part of the man they trust to keep order while uncovering the truth beneath the surface.

The Moles Den
7 pp · Western-Frontier
Jim Bowiethe Mole [Mr. Redgrave of Boston University]SteveAlbert

Jim Bowie descends into the treacherous depths of the Moles Den, chasing the trail of the Mole—once a scholar from Boston University—after days of silence. Trapped in a labyrinth of deadly booby traps, he’s finally captured by Steve and Albert, who’ve been using the Mole’s knowledge to forge counterfeit gold.

In Santa Fe
7 pp · Western-Frontier
Juan MestizoArchimedesPedro SuarezDon ManuelPanchoDon Manuel's son

In "In Santa Fe," Juan Mestizo and Archimedes track down leads about Juan's uncle, only to find themselves entangled in a web of old grudges when Pedro Suarez reveals the truth behind Don Manuel’s death—his brother José may have been the shooter, but Juan’s father took the fall to protect him. Don Manuel’s son, seeking vengeance, confronts Juan, leading to a tense standoff where a damaged gun explodes in his hand. As Juan and Archimedes return the wounded man to Santa Fe, the weight of past choices and the cycle of revenge settle over them like dust on the desert wind.

Untitled Western-Frontier story
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Geronimo JonesOne EyebrowJake Pendon

In the dusty shadows of the frontier, Geronimo Jones wakes with no memory, hunted and broken after escaping One Eyebrow. Found by the outlaw and his enforcer Jake, he’s twisted into a weapon—until a bar fight with Leroy and kindness from Amy spark a fragile return to himself. As One Eyebrow closes in for the kill, loyalty and truth collide in a moment that changes everything.

An Oath to Kill
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Beck HolgarKrauss

Beck Holgar, driven by a vow to break or destroy the wild stallion Black Fury, pursues him across the frontier with his own fierce mount, White Killer. When Black Fury escapes and the two horses clash in a brutal showdown, Holgar’s resolve turns to violence—but his plan unravels when White Killer betrays him. Left behind, Holgar flees as White Killer joins Black Fury, now a part of the legendary Ramada.

Crossbow War
10 pp · Western-Frontier
Gunmaster [Clay Boone]Bullet the Gun-Boy [Bob Tellub]SnakeheadSnakehead's gang

In "Crossbow War," the legendary Gunmaster [Clay Boone] and the young Bullet [Bob Tellub] face off against the ruthless Snakehead and his gang in a tense showdown on the frontier. When Snakehead’s men surrender and he escapes, Clay uncovers a plot to disarm the village and seize control—forcing him and Bob to rebuild their arsenal from scratch. With the town’s fate hanging in the balance, the pair must outthink their enemy before the final stand.

Sutter's Mill
1 pp · Non-Fiction

In the shadow of the 1849 gold rush, a quiet moment unfolds at Sutter's Mill, where dreams of fortune meet the enduring grind of everyday life. Amid the dust and hope of a desperate time, the story captures the quiet resilience of those who came seeking gold but found something far more lasting—just a piece of land, and the lives they built upon it.

The Gunfighters
3 pp · Non-Fiction, Historical
The Fancy Boots
8 pp · Western-Frontier
Wyatt EarpJesseSam RoboPablo RuizEd RuaneCal RusselJoe Keegan

In "The Fancy Boots," Wyatt Earp, down to his last pair after a brutal ambush by Cal Russel’s men, treks thirty miles to town on foot. Once he secures new boots, he returns to Dogwood, only to find his only pair stolen while he sleeps—just as Sam Robo and his gang make their move on the bank. With no saddle and no boots, Earp rides light and fast, chasing the outlaws across the open range, where his bare feet become his greatest advantage.

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Full credits

artist, inker Vicente Vañó Ibarra
cover pencils, inks Ballestar

Reprints

↩ Reprints Black Fury #53 (1965), Outlaws of the West #54 (1965), Wyatt Earp, Frontier Marshal #59 (1965), Gunmaster #88 (1966), Geronimo Jones #2 (1971), Jaimito #1571

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