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Cover: John Severin

Frontier Western #4

Aug 1956 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "Man Trap!", gunslinger Hank Hawke arrives in Tombstone riding a reputation built on fear—until the town’s sheriff calls his bluff in a tense showdown at the saloon. Stan Lee’s sharp storytelling and Joe Maneely’s dynamic art bring the high-stakes standoff to life, revealing how Hawke’s power relied not on skill, but on the intimidation of his legend. John Severin’s cover captures the moment with a gritty, shadowed intensity that sets the tone for the issue’s quiet yet charged climax.

Contains 5 stories
Man Trap!
5 pp · Western-Frontier
The Ringo KidElsonPuma StaggMiguelJim BelmontShark Diston

In "Man Trap!" from Frontier Western #4 (1956), the Ringo Kid’s desperate flight from a pursuing posse draws two bounty hunters, Elson and Stagg, into the dusty town of Pilares—where he’s not just a fugitive, but a liberator. Once inside, he frees the jail’s inmates and teams up with ex-sheriff Jim Belmont to take down Pilares’ most dangerous man, Shark Diston.

Gun-Fight In Tombstone
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Hank HawkeSethNevadathe sheriff

In "Gun-Fight In Tombstone," gunslinger Hank Hawke rides into Tombstone, his fearsome name enough to cow the townsfolk—until the sheriff confronts him in the saloon. With the weight of his past reputation hanging in the air, Hawke is forced to face the truth: his power came not from strength, but from others' fear. The tension builds in silence as the sheriff calls him out, exposing the fragile myth behind his legend.

The Man Who Hated Soldiers!
4 pp · Western-Frontier
Matt SawyerEmilyTom

In "The Man Who Hated Soldiers!", Jo’s decision to marry cavalryman Tom over Matt ignites a fiery confrontation, with Matt spitting out his hatred for soldiers before vanishing into the wilderness. Captured by the Sioux, he’s pulled from danger by Tom—and what follows is a quiet transformation, one that begins with doubt and ends with a choice that redefines everything.

Battle For Survival!
4 pp · Western-Frontier
Billy BuckskinSoapyWhite EagleTowaniKalu

In "Battle For Survival!" from Frontier Western #4 (1956), Billy and Soapy are taken captive by the Cahitas, blamed for the dwindling game, but spared by the chief’s skeptical son. When Billy discovers the trail of a massive buffalo herd, he must guide the tribe to it before hunger and suspicion tear them apart.

The Holdup!
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Clay BartonMartin Simmsthe sheriff

In "The Holdup!" from Frontier Western #4 (1956), Jo, a quiet townsman, finds himself accused after a masked bandit steals his gold nuggets and horse, leaving him to walk eleven hours back to town. With no evidence on his person and no witnesses, he’s arrested—only to be released weeks later, determined to uncover the truth. When he confronts Simms, the sheriff overhears a confession that could clear his name.

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Joe Maneely
cover pencils, inks John Severin

Reprints

Reprinted in Frontier Western #4 (1956), Seriemagasinet #5/1957 (1957), Western Kid #17 (1957), Western Gunfighters #5 (1958), Two Gun Kid #49 (1959), The Rawhide Kid #20 (1961), Rawhide Western Library #2 (1974)

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