The Kents #11

In "To the Stars by Hard Ways, Part 3," the rugged frontier of Hayes City, Kansas, becomes the stage for a pivotal chapter in the lives of Nathaniel and James Butler Hickok, as their roles as deputy and sheriff take shape amid personal reckonings. Nathaniel’s long search for Mary Glenowen reaches a deeply emotional turning point, while Jeb’s reunion with his son sets him on a path that will one day collide with Nate’s destiny. Written by John Ostrander and brought to life with striking art by Tom Mandrake—both inks and cover—this 1998 issue delivers a grounded, character-driven western with quiet weight and lasting resonance.