Billy the Kid Western Annual

Published by World Distributors from 1953 to 1960, this eight-issue annual series brought the legendary outlaw's frontier adventures to British newsstands in a distinctively oversized format. Most consistently illustrated by Walt Howarth, the comics delivered self-contained Western tales of gunfights, horse chases, and rugged landscapes, offering young readers a reliably exciting escape into the Old West. While never reaching the heights of American superhero comics, the series stands as a charming artifact of mid-century British publishing, showcasing Howarth's energetic, pulp-inspired style across its entire run.