The Fastest Gun Western #35
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Story of Peace River," the legacy of Sitting Bull and the Hunkpapa Sioux unfolds with quiet power and historical weight, set against the rising tide of westward expansion. Written by Josep Toutain and illustrated with striking detail by José Ortiz, this issue captures a pivotal moment in Native American resistance, where unity at Rosebud Creek leads to a hard-won victory—only to be met with devastating retribution. The cover, by Josep Martí Ripoll, frames the story’s emotional core with haunting precision.
In the dusty heat of the frontier, Shawn stumbles upon a secret cargo—stolen machine gun parts bound for the ruthless McGinty. Trapped in the inferno of a burning river-boat, he fights his way free with nothing but an axe and a mind sharp with survival. Now, with the arms dealer’s secrets in hand, Shawn sets out to play a dangerous game, slipping into McGinty’s world by selling the very weapon meant to destroy him.
In the quiet aftermath of a long journey, Seth Keane finds himself drawn to the peaceful Valley of the Peace River, a place that feels like home after years of wandering. But peace is not guaranteed when a tribe of Sioux, also drawn to the land, stands in quiet defiance of his arrival.
In "Sidewinders Nest," Billy the Kid, weakened by a snakebite and fading fast, finds himself hunted by three vengeful outlaws who see his vulnerability as their chance for retribution. With venom clouding his vision and his strength slipping, he must rely on instinct and grit to survive a deadly game of cat and mouse across the dusty frontier.
In "The Challenge," Black Fury, the legendary King of the Wild Horses, faces a formidable rival in the form of a massive white stallion vying for dominance over the Ramada. The clash is fierce and decisive, leaving Black Fury beaten but not broken, setting the stage for a hard-fought return to his rightful place.
In the wake of the Northern Pacific Railroad’s advance, Sitting Bull stands firm against the encroachment on his people’s land, rallying the Hunkpapa Sioux and other tribes at Rosebud Creek. As the U.S. Army retaliates with brutal force, Sitting Bull leads his people in resistance—only to face betrayal and exile. The story captures the fierce spirit of a leader caught between defiance and survival, in a tale grounded in the harsh realities of the frontier.
In a dusty frontier town where trust is as scarce as water, Jesse James finds himself caught between justice and suspicion when the Arnold payroll vanishes after he defends Phoebe Arnold from Jeremy Taylor. With the blame squarely on his shoulders, Jesse must clear his name by uncovering the truth—leading the sheriff not to a gunfight, but to a shocking revelation about the man he least expected.
In "Three Rode Together," three unlikely men are pressed into service as Texas Rangers, sent deep into the frontier to go undercover among Pancho Garcia's outlaw gang. With loyalty tested and trust in short supply, their mission hinges on how far they'll go to survive—and what they'll become along the way.
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↩ Reprints Cowboy Western Comics #24 (1949), Black Fury #54 (1965), Wild West #58 (1966), Texas Rangers in Action #60 (1967), Texas Rangers in Action #65 (1968), Billy the Kid #67 (1968), Billy the Kid #73 (1969), Colt #4/1979 (1979)
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