Kid Colt Outlaw #48
In "The Kid Meets Jesse James!", Kid Colt finds himself entangled in a high-stakes deception across the African frontier, where a coffin carrying a hidden treasure leads to a startling reunion. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Keller, with inks by Christopher Rule and letters by Artie Simek, this 1959 adventure blends frontier grit with a twist that redefines loyalty. The cover, a striking collaboration by Carl Burgos, captures the tension of a journey where death may be just a ruse.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Two men transport the coffin of their dead friend across South Africa. The coffin, meant to deceive robbers, actually contains diamonds, and their "dead friend" greets them when they've reached their destination.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).