Space Western (1952) 40 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by John Belfi. "Migration to the Moon" one-page non-fiction story. "The Saucer Men," script by Walter Gibson, art by John Belfi; When an invasion of Flying Saucers land at the Bar-Z ranch, the owner Spurs Jackson, of the Arizona ranch and his two ranch hands, Strong Bow and Hank Roper, quickly learn the alien invaders are Martians, lead by one named Korok; Spurs and his ranch hands are taken in the saucers back to Mars. "The Outlaws of the Desert," art by John Belfi; Men are hijacking trucks bringing supplies to the New Pueblo dam; It's up to Hank Roper and Sheriff Townley to stop them. "Incident at Powder River," art by Lou Morales; Two men ride into town; One of them, named Frank, is shot by a man called Black Nick; The other man returns fire and kills the shooters. "The Moon Monsters" text story. "Death from U-235," script by Walter Gibson; When a man falls dead from radiation poisoning, Spurs Jackson is a prime suspect; Spurs had claimed a desire for revenge against the man for murdering father; When it is proven the man died of radiation poisoning, Spurs and Hank Roper investigate to discover a spaceship. "The Mystery of the Indian Hills"; When Jigg Larsen and his cattle rustlers raid the Arizona ranch owned by Laura Towne, the Rancho Oro, he has his men burn the ranch house with Stew Carey inside; Strong Bow, one of Spurs Jackson's Space Vigilantes, finds the burning ranch and rescues Stew Carey. "How a Visitor from Space Won the Great West for America" half-page story about Tecumsah. Indicia states "SPACE WESTERN COMICS." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: VG+ 4.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)