The Mighty Marvel Western #29
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "A Place to Hide," the Kid faces a personal turning point after a gun explosion leaves his hand injured, prompting him to reconsider his reliance on violence. As Caleb tries to exploit the moment to assert dominance, the Kid must confront his own doubts before reclaiming his resolve. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with gritty precision by John Severin, this issue captures a quiet moment of reckoning in the Western frontier. The cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers delivers a striking image of the Kid at a crossroads, a 20-cent comic from 1974 that stands out for its character-driven tension.
In "A Place to Hide," Rawhide finds himself caught between old grudges and new dangers when Montana Joe threatens Nancy Stokes in the dusty streets of Sagebrush. With tensions flaring and Luke Stokes egging on the conflict, Rawhide must decide how far he’ll go to protect the one person who might offer him a real refuge—before the past he’s been running from finally catches up.
In a dusty frontier town, a mysterious figure in Native garb steals from an express office, leaving Sheriff Slade to unravel a trail of deception. As the investigation unfolds, Slade uncovers a shocking twist: the thief is actually Clooney in disguise, aided by a corrupt express clerk. The truth leads to a tense showdown and a swift arrest, but the full extent of the conspiracy remains just out of reach.
The Kid, still reeling from a gun that exploded in his hand during a showdown with Caleb Hayes, vows to walk away from violence. As Caleb revels in the chance to play the hardened outlaw, the Kid must confront his fear and decide whether to reclaim his past—or leave it behind.
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↩ Reprints Matt Slade, Gunfighter #2 (1956), Two Gun Kid #51 (1959), The Rawhide Kid #23 (1961)
Reprinted in Marvel Masterworks: Rawhide Kid #2 (2007), Héroes del Oeste #415
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