The Outlaw Kid comic books issue 9

Cover art by Joe Maneely. "The Man From Nowhere," pencils by Gene Colan, Joe Maneely, and Syd Shores, inks by Joe Maneely; After escaping the authorities once more, Kid Colt seeks cover coming across a farm house; There he asks if he can stay for the night and get some food; Kid Colt follows some thieves and eventually gets shot at by some of the gang. "The Meanest Man in the World!", pencils by Syd Shores and Joe Maneely, inks by Joe Maneely; In the town of Blessing, Sheriff Lee Jackson runs a rough form of the law that is brutal, but by the books; One day he catches his son Stan giving water to a prisoner and scolds his boy for being too soft; Kid Colt is on the run from the law and is winged by a bullet but manages to escape. "Gunshot Trail" text story, pencils by Gene Colan, Joe Maneely, and Syd Shores. "A Matter of Pride!", art by Joe Maneely; Kid Colt is riding through a forest when he spots a wanted poster offering a $100 reward for his capture, dead or alive; Seeing that the wanted poster was written by Sheriff Jeff Pace of Last Chance City, Kid Colt decides to teach the sheriff a thing or two. "Secret of the Hidden Mine," pencils by Gene Colan; Kid Colt is sleeping when he is suddenly woken by Steel, who detects that the law is on their trail; Kid Colt quickly mounts up and they flee the scene; However, they ride over an abandoned mine shaft and fall into the mine; Kid Colt faces Ox and his men. "The Man who Refused to Die!", pencils by Gene Colan; The story of Native American warrior Charlie Feather. "The Gun-Shy Sheriff," art by Joe Maneely; Kid Colt and Steel are dying of thirst when they come across a much-needed oasis; As they hydrate themselves, Kid Colt hears a girl crying and comes to her aid; He learns that her name is Jane and that her fiancée Bill is the local sheriff and that she fears for his life. "The Flaming Fury"; Nimo defends his territory from a black bear. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

First 20-cent cover price. All reprints. New John Severin cover. "Gun Law," art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kid comes to the aid of a young orphan named Tom and his siblings when they are harassed by a man named Stark, who has come to warn the boy to keep his pigs and sheep off the range; The Kid sends Stark packing and learns that Tom has been taking care of his sibling alone ever since his father died, telling the Kid that his father was killed by Stark. "The Outsider," art by Doug Wildey; When the shady Walt Masden comes to Caliber City, the Outlaw Kid barges in on him and warns him from causing trouble in his town, easily fighting off Masden's minions before leaving; Undaunted, Walt orders his men to spread the word that he is calling a town hall meeting. "No Turning Back," pencils by Al Williamson, inks by George Woodbridge. Untitled Outlaw Kid story, art by Doug Wildey. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. "Trail Dodger!", art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kid is out on patrol when he hears a sound from behind some bushes; Going to investigate he finds a man who has just passed out; Getting his canteen, the Outlaw Kid is caught off guard by the man when he revives and tries to steal his horse. "The Stranger" text story. "War Drums!", art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kid watches as the cavalry from Fort Jackson come into Caliber City; Asking around the Kid learns that they are here to engage with the local Comanche tribe at the advice of a bigoted trader named Darby who has convinced the soldiers that the Native American tribe was planning to attack area settlers When the Outlaw Kid intervenes telling the soldiers that they should be treating them as equals. "Gun Siege!", art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kid comes to the rescue of Belle Taylor who is being menaced by the Duff gang, sending the outlaws packing; Belle tells them that they were asking her about the local bank and law enforcement but refused to tell them anything; The Kid sends Belle to town while he tries to track the gang. "The Reckoning," art by Bob McCarty. "Echo Canyon!", art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kid is out on patrol when he discovers a canyon that gives off a strong echo; Suddenly he hears gun shots and rushes off to investigate it; He arrives too late to stop the Wesson gang from robbing yet another stage coach; The Outlaw Kid goes looking for trace of the outlaws but lose their trail. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.