Tomahawk #12/1971
"Döden på spökberget" kicks off with a tense, haunting mystery in Tomahawk #12 (1971), where Billy the Kid remains unaware that Ace van Winston is the man who killed his father. As Ace saves Billy from two deadly encounters with Native Americans, the fragile trust between them begins to unravel—until Ace reveals the truth, setting off a deadly duel orchestrated by the very people they’ve been trying to escape. Written by John Albano and brought to life with moody, detailed art by Tony DeZuniga, the issue’s cover by Joe Kubert captures the grim intensity of the moment.
In "Döden på spökberget," Hawk and his companion Jess venture into the haunted highlands on a reckless gold hunt at an ancient Native American burial site. When Jess stumbles upon a fortune in gold, a sudden tragedy strikes—his greed leads to a fatal accident, and Hawk is left to confront the mountain’s dark legacy. With the treasure abandoned and his desires quieted, Hawk rides away, forever changed by the mountain’s silent judgment.
In "Dånet över prärien," a quiet moment on the frontier unfolds as the echoes of distant gunfire ripple across the plains, hinting at a hidden trade in flawed weapons destined for Native American tribes. The story quietly observes the cultural details of the region, from the varied headdresses worn by different Plains Indian groups to the subtle signs of a larger, unresolved conflict simmering beneath the surface.
In a tense Western showdown, Ace van Winston saves Billy the Kid from deadly Indian ambushes—though Billy remains unaware that Ace is the man who killed his father. As their uneasy bond deepens, the truth erupts in a brutal duel orchestrated by their captors, forcing Billy to confront the man who shaped his vengeance.
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