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Outlaws #1

Feb 1948 · D.S. Publishing · 0.10 USD
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This anthology issue features "Lone Vengeance," a story of Shandy Moran, a man tagged as a killer and cursed by his friends, who fights back like a cornered timber wolf in the Old West. Despite being wanted by the law and too wild for lawyers and courts, Moran must prove his innocence and confront those who have accused him of murdering his grandfather. The story follows Moran's struggle against both his former companions and the law as he seeks to clear his name and find justice through his own hands.

Contains 7 stories
Lead-Slinging Bride
7 pp · Western-Frontier
Nate CrawnJed CarterBetty Blade

In the dusty town of Two-Spot, Nate Crawn’s mail-order bride, Betty Blade, arrives to much fanfare—though her tough demeanor and sharp aim quickly set her apart. As outlaws and trouble erupt, including a surprise attack by the notorious Rattler, Betty proves she’s no fragile bride, stepping in to protect the town and unmask the outlaw’s true identity. With tensions rising and a posse closing in, Betty’s courage and quick thinking leave even the toughest men stunned.

Judgement in the Sun
5 pp · Western-Frontier
BullWeasel

Bull and Weasel, a pair of outlaws, hijack a train carrying gold, but their plan unravels when Weasel betrays Bull in the desert, leaving him stranded with the stolen fortune. As Weasel revels in his haul, he begins to realize the harsh reality of his isolation and the weight of his choices. The vastness of the desert becomes a silent judge, testing his will and his humanity.

Saddle-Bum
6 pp · Western-Frontier
Cole FreemanSilk Spade

Cole Freeman, a wandering drifter known only as a "saddle-bum," stumbles into the town of Dry Gulch after single-handedly stopping a train robbery, unaware he’s now the target of a thousand-dollar reward. There, he’s drawn into a high-stakes poker game with Silk Spade, the saloon’s owner, whose sudden interest in Cole’s luck raises uneasy questions. As the game unfolds, Cole begins to suspect Silk Spade might be connected to the robbery — and that his own words may have put him in danger.

The Awakening of "Little Doc" Doolittle
8 pp · Western-Frontier
"Little Doc" DoolittlePop BartonNell BartonPolterRidell

When the town of Candycrock turns on Nell Barton after a murder, "Little Doc" Doolittle—usually a pacifist—steps forward to defend her, using his medical knowledge to uncover a deadly deception. As tensions rise and a dangerous ambush unfolds, Doc must confront the real killer, proving that even the quietest man can rise when justice demands it.

Lone Vengeance
8 pp · Western-Frontier
Shandy Moran (outlaw)LukeShortyMike LeachFay Brand

Shandy Moran, wrongly branded a killer and hunted by the law, returns to Red Dog to confront those who betrayed him, including Mike Leach, who now controls the town and seeks to force Fay Brand into marriage. With Shorty’s confession revealing Leach’s role in his presumed death, Shandy sets a trap, turning the tables on Leach and reclaiming the stolen miners’ gold while confronting the man who stole his life.

Judgement Day in Outpost
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Gopher GladeTony GladeGinger

Tony Glade and his grandfather Gopher Glade arrive in Outpost, where Tony pleads with Gopher to let him leave and start a new life with Ginger. When Gopher refuses, Tony devises a plan to make it seem as though Gopher has died by his own wish, hoping to escape the ranch and begin anew with Ginger.

Rustler's Reward
6 pp · Western-Frontier
Johnny AceWolf Hanson (outlaw)Rafe Malone

Johnny Ace and his sidekick Rafe Malone outsmart a gang of rustlers led by Wolf Hanson, using a clever trap in Wedge Canyon to turn the tide against overwhelming odds. As the rustlers pursue the herd, Johnny’s plan unfolds, turning the canyon into a deadly ambush.

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Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $72
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $3,216*
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 $1,321
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $512
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CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $112*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $107*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $71*
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Full credits

artist, inker Bill Allison
cover pencils, inks Ed Moritz

Reprints

Reprinted in Stirring Western #12 (1950), Adventure Streamline Comics #[nn] (1951), Outlaws - A Streamline Bumper Comic #[nn] (1954), Outlaws Western Stories #1, Outlaws Western Stories #3

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