Two Gun Kid #57

The cover of this December 1960 issue puts you right in the middle of a tense street showdown, with the Two-Gun Kid in his distinctive blue outfit facing off against the dark-clad Sundance Slade, guns drawn and blazing, while a crowd of onlookers reacts with shock — speech bubbles declaring that Sundance has out-drawn the Kid himself. Jack Kirby's pencils and Dick Ayers' inks bring real urgency to the scene, with the promise of a "fantastic shoot-out" splashed boldly across the cover drawing you straight into the action. Stan Lee and John Severin's talents are behind the interior story, making this a fine example of Marvel's western storytelling at its sharpest.