The Kents #11
In "To the Stars by Hard Ways, Part 3," the rugged frontier of Hayes City, Kansas, becomes the stage for a pivotal chapter in the lives of Nathaniel and James Butler Hickok, as their roles as deputy and sheriff take shape amid personal reckonings. Nathaniel’s long search for Mary Glenowen reaches a deeply emotional turning point, while Jeb’s reunion with his son sets him on a path that will one day collide with Nate’s destiny. Written by John Ostrander and brought to life with striking art by Tom Mandrake—both inks and cover—this 1998 issue delivers a grounded, character-driven western with quiet weight and lasting resonance.
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Nathaniel and James Butler Hickok [Wild Bill Hickok] join up as Deputy and Sheriif of Hayes City, Kansas and Nathaniel's search for Mary Glenowen reaches its poignant climax, while Jeb is reunited with his son and starts his own band of outlaws that will ultimately lead to Nate and Jeb's fateful meeting.
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