Gunsmoke (1957-1961 Dell) comic books 1961

Last 10-cent cover price. Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. Dell Comics subscription ad with Christmas theme. The Water Diviner—Gunsmoke, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; Matt sets out to discover why a water diviner is having farmers dig where there is only rock. The Grandee--Dodge City Days, script, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; A man who identifies himself as a Spanish grandee hands out I.O.U.s to cover the cost of his stay in Dodge City and flees town when the townspeople try to collect. The Chief's Gamble—Gunsmoke, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; A chief comes to Dodge City to discuss a peace treaty with the Army. Matt's job is to keep him alive until the general from the nearby fort arrives. A visual description of a cowpoke's job. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First 15-cent cover price. Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. The Missing Payroll—Gunsmoke, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; Matt has to solve the mystery of a stolen army payroll. The Daring Gentleman--Dodge City Days, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Russ Heath; An Englishman tames a town bully. The Recluse's Secret—Gunsmoke, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; Three outlaws try to discover where an old man is hiding the gold dust he uses to buy goods in Dodge City. A brief account of two train robberies with Oliver Perry and Butch Cassidy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. Trail Crew Trouble—Gunsmoke, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; When Matt forces a trail boss to surrender his guns, it sets the stage for the trail boss's rival to take control of the herd. Chain Lightning Trouble--Dodge City Days, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Russ Heath; Without a jail, the marshal is forced to be creative when dealing with drunks. The Blizzard—Gunsmoke, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; A snowstorm forces Matt take shelter in a cabin with two prisoners and another passenger; The prisoners escape, and Matt is forced to track them through the snow to another cabin where they are holding a family hostage. Ad for 204 Revolutionary War Soldiers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. Smoked Out City—Gunsmoke, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia; Kitty accidentally pulls off the tarpaulin of a wagon and starts Matt on a search for the wagon driver's secret. Later, Dodge City is covered with blinding smoke as bold outlaws carry off a fantastic scheme amid whining bullets. Description of Dell Comics Contest and the available prizes. The Amazing Dog Race--Dodge City Days, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia; A rancher buys the runt of a greyhound litter and trains it as a champion racer. The Intruder—Gunsmoke, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia; Doc Adams' sleep is disturbed one night by a most unusual thief whose interest in literature leaves Doc baffled; The thief's trail leads Matt Dillon into a dangerous cross fire, as he becomes the target of a gold-greedy man. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.01.