The Outlaws #11

Ranger Tim Haley returns to his home territory in Sombrero Flats after recovering from a shoulder wound, only to discover that the ruthless Silent Hickey and his murderous gang have traced their way to the same region—and have already begun terrorizing the locals. As Tim reconnects with old friends and acquaintances, he finds himself caught between settling into his past and confronting the deadly criminals who've brought violence to his childhood home. With kidnapping, gunplay, and dangerous secrets brewing among the ranchers, Tim must track down Hickey and his mob before they can strike again.

When "Roughneck" McTavish's gang terrorizes the cattle county with train robberies and intimidation, a young drifter named Larry lands work at the Squared-L ranch—just as McTavish frames the ranch owner for a holdup. With the boss behind bars and suspicion falling on an ornery horse called Mankiller, Larry must prove his worth in the saddle while uncovering the truth behind the setup. But McTavish won't let his new rival interfere with his plans without a fight.

In this rough-and-tumble frontier tale, Stud Polka recounts a troubled past marked by hardship and loss—a father given to drink and a mother taken too soon. Now grown, he finds himself perpetually at odds with Dame Luck herself, struggling against the bad fortune that's dogged him since childhood. Watch as this weathered gunslinger confronts the hand he's been dealt in the unforgiving West.

When a bank robbery in Gunsmoke City leaves one witness pointing the finger at Sheriff Dave Baker, deputy Chuck finds himself caught between a troubling accusation and an even more troubling truth—one involving the sheriff's own twin brother, Frank Baker. As suspicion and evidence mount against Dave, Chuck must uncover the real culprit before an innocent man hangs for a crime he didn't commit. This 1953 western tale from *The Outlaws* #11 proves that sometimes the most dangerous double-cross wears a familiar face.