Gunsmoke comic books issue 27

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.