Dead Eye Western Comics Vol. 1 (1948) comic books 1950

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Dick Briefer and others. Western tales both true and fictional, which, like Hillman's crime comics, are often told from the outlaw's point of view. The town of Pecos tries to get rid of a vicious killer after he murders the sheriff, and not even Pat Garrett can stop him. A lawman swears revenge on outlaw Jim Slade after he kills his partner. Citizens of a Western town debate what to do about tough outlaw Rattler Matt, in a story with art by Dick Briefer. Cash-and-Carry Miller; Pony Pilot; No-Chance Slade; Sarsaparilla Pete; Rattler Matt; The Last Chip; Me Too; Wheel War. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Ed Moore, John Celardo and Dick Briefer. Western tales both true and fictional, which, like Hillman's crime comics, are often told from the outlaw's point of view. A cavalry soldier stands by his aged horse Two-Bits, and the faithful steed comes through in time of need. Outlaws double-cross each other after a train robbery goes awry. Dead-Eye Dan, the worst shot in the West, can only hit what he's not aiming at, in a humorous story with art by Dick Briefer. Brutal but socially relevant pre-Code cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Two-Bits; The Outsiders; Alarm Clock Evans; The Battle of Aspen; The Broadhorns; The Saga of Dead-Eye Dan; Sam Has Passed Away. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Vic Martin and others. Western tales both true and fictional, which, like Hillman's crime comics, are often told from the outlaw's point of view. After the American Revolution, a Spanish spy plots to steal land from the wilds of North America. Bart figures out how to create a fake outlaw gang with dummies, but then he gets a chance to join a real gang. A Mexican village has a surprisingly accurate way of smoking out a murderer with the help of a donkey. The Hooded Bluffer; The Northwest Push; The Fabulous Cave; The Cobra Kid; The Donkey Knows The Killer; Shorty Pampas; Cribman Of The Santa Fe; Lunch; The Brand Of Doc Morgan. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Arkansas Toothpick, art by Gerald McCann; Peters was known as a "toothpick man" as he carried no gun, just a knife. The Ironmen; The Texas Rangers' hunt for the ironclad outlaws led by Larn Cruger. The Slayer of the Grizzlies; A man in pursuit of a grizzly that killed one of his horses. The Outlaw's Kid, art by Bill Walton; John has a hard time of it as the son of an outlaw. The Best Horseman in Ohio starring Ulysses Grant and Robert E. Lee. The Man Who Didn't Know Indians; After a near disaster leading a wagon train, Walker learned the hard way that a man must be able to follow advice before he can lead. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Fujitani. "The Yellow Feather," art by Gerald McCann; Apache Indians seek revenge against the man responsible for the death of Geronimo. "Enemy of the Shasta Kid," art by Bill Draut; A plumber hatches a scheme to capture an outlaw. "Harrigan and the Gatling Gun"; An army lieutenant devises a plan to recapture stolen guns from the Indians. "The Loner" text story. "He's Still a Coward"; An old soldier teaches a rookie about war. "Old Ned Needs a Doc"; A frontier doctor makes a house call. "Wrestling Tonight" starring Shorty Pampas, script and art by Vic Martin. "The Cossack of Mexico"; An outlaw dispenses his own brand of justice. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.