Frontier Western #2
"Man With a Star!" from Frontier Western #2 (1956) delivers a classic Western showdown with quiet tension and a touch of romance, as hard-edged Bull Malloy’s pride is tested when a new ranch hand, Frank Hilton, stirs up trouble at a town square dance. Written and illustrated by Norman Maurer, the story unfolds with grounded drama, where a moment of defiance under pressure shifts Nancy Dawson’s heart—setting the stage for a surprising turn in her future. Joe Maneely’s dynamic cover captures the moment’s intensity, perfectly framing the issue’s simmering conflict.
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Hardcase Bull Malloy tries to court Nancy Dawson, but she rejects him. He rides off vowing they haven't heard the last of him. A new ranch hand, Frank Hilton, takes Nancy to the town's monthly square dance, but when Bull asks for a dance, Hilton orders her not to dance with anyone but him. Bull defends her rights by subduing Hilton, even with a gun trained on him. Her feelings towards Bull change and the couple are married.
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