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Cover: John Severin

The Ringo Kid #12

Nov 1971 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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In "A Badge To Die For!", the legendary gunslinger Ten-Notch Norton returns to town, drawing the attention of young Ace Link, who’s determined to prove he’s the fastest draw around. Stan Lee and Don Heck deliver a tense, character-driven showdown that hinges on skill, pride, and a shocking revelation about Norton’s true condition. The cover by John Severin captures the showdown’s raw intensity, making this 1971 Marvel Western a standout issue.

Contains 7 stories
A Badge To Die For!
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Ringo KidJim Langtry

In "A Badge To Die For!", the Ringo Kid steps in when Sheriff Jim Langtry, wounded and forced to step down, is abandoned by the very town he protected. As the community grapples with the cost of loyalty and duty, Ringo challenges them to remember what it means to stand by their own.

Man With a Gun
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Untitled Western-Frontier story
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Ringo KidJim AbbottMary Abbott
One Hour Truce
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Ringo KidDull KnifeCory RandJag FrescoWild Horse
The Silent Gunman
5 pp · Western-Frontier

In "The Silent Gunman," a mysterious stranger rides into a lawless frontier town, drawing the scorn of local outlaw Yukon Hooper. When Hooper tries to intimidate him, the quiet man’s calm resolve and unexpected skill quickly shift the balance of power.

Untitled Western-Frontier story
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Ringo KidRonsonBlackie DaceCory Rand
Return of the Gunfighter!
5 pp · Western-Frontier

In "Return of the Gunfighter!" from The Ringo Kid #12, the legendary Ten-Notch Norton returns to a frontier town, drawing the attention of young Ace Link, who’s determined to prove he’s the quicker draw. Norton, trying to avoid a showdown, offers clever distractions—but Link won’t back down. When the challenge finally comes, the outcome leaves Ace stunned, and the sheriff delivers a quiet revelation that changes everything.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Fine) $9
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $603*
CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $179*
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $103*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $73*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $59*
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Don Heck
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks John Severin

Reprints

↩ Reprints Kid Colt Outlaw #48 (1955), Ringo Kid #17 (1957), Ringo Kid #18 (1957), The Rawhide Kid #20 (1961), The Rawhide Kid #28 (1962)

Reprinted in Sheriff Classics #9243 (1974), Sheriff Classics #9245 (1974), Ranchserien #5 [1974] (1974)

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