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Cover: Gil Kane

The Mighty Marvel Western #40

Aug 1975 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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“When a Gunslinger Gets Mad”

In "When a Gunslinger Gets Mad," the Silver Sidewinder uses hypnotism to turn the Kid into his unwitting accomplice, forcing him to aid in a string of bank robberies. When the Sidewinder demands the Kid kill Sheriff Barton, the Kid breaks free from the spell and fights back. Written by Gary Friedrich and Ron Whyte, with art by Ogden Whitney and lettering by Sam Rosen, this 1975 issue delivers a tense showdown in the dusty streets of the Old West. The cover, penciled and inked by Gil Kane, captures the moment of rebellion with striking intensity.

writer Gary Friedrich · writer Ron Whyte · artist, inker Ogden Whitney · letterer Sam Rosen · cover Gil Kane

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writer Ron Whyte
artist, inker Ogden Whitney
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

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The Silver Sidewinder robs banks using hypnotism. The Kid tries to stop him but instead falls under the Sidewinder's spell. The Sidewinder puts the Kid to work, aiding him in robberies, until he demands the Kid shoot Sheriff Barton and the Kid refuses. Breaking the Sidewinder's control, the Kid defeats him.

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