Cover: Dave Taylor

Weird Western Tales #2

May 2001 · DC · 2.50 USD; 4.25 CAD

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In "First Among Men," Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and John Wesley Harding—legendary outlaws of the Old West—find themselves caught in a deadly shootout that ends in their demise. But the truth behind their violent end reveals a chilling twist: they are not real historical figures, but lifelike clones in a high-tech, violent theme park designed for thrill-seeking visitors. Written by Joe Pruett and brought to life with striking art by Marcelo Frusin, this issue blends Western grit with sci-fi unease, all under the sharp, atmospheric cover by Dave Taylor.

Contains 3 stories

First Among Men

6 pp · Science Fiction, Western-Frontier

In a twisted frontier where legend and technology collide, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and John Wesley Harding ride through a simulated Wild West—gunfire echoing in a world built for entertainment. As they carry out their heists, the line between myth and machine begins to blur in a story that redefines what it means to be a legend.

Palomino

10 pp · Fantasy, Western-Frontier

Devil's Sombrero

6 pp · Horror-Suspense, Western-Frontier

In "Devil's Sombrero," a dying man stumbles upon a mysterious hat that awakens unimaginable power—only to find that such gifts come with a price. As he pushes the limits of what the sombrero can do, his choices spiral beyond control, leaving him stranded where he began, changed in ways he never expected.