Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) comic books

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Cover art by Joe Maneely. Untitled story, art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is camping for the night when he is suddenly ambushed by Brisbey and his gang who knock him out and take his horse Steel and supplies and leave the outlaw hero for dead in the desert; However, by dawn, Brisbey's attempts to try and tame Steel have failed and the horse manages to break free and return to his master. Untitled story, art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt comes across a two-against-one fight and stops the two attackers, saving their victim from the thrashing and sends them fleeing; The Kid is thanked by Jess Crane who takes Kid Colt back to his home to meet his wife; There the Crane's tell Kid Colt that Jess is running for mayor of Big Gap and are facing opposition from Steve Truax who is using heavy handed means to insure that he wins the election. "New Deputy" text story. "Revenge!", art by Dick Ayers. Untitled story, art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is on his way to visit his friend Sam when he spots someone inside Sam's Saddle Shop roughing up his friend; Storming into the establishment the Kid stops the altercation but before he can get answers from the man someone pistol whips him from behind, knocking him out; When Kid Colt is revived by Sam he is told that the outlaws were after a painting owned by their late friend Pete Taylor, which was intended to be handed down to his niece. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Russ Heath. "Mission of Mercy," art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt moseys into a town at night and happens upon a robbery in progress and tries to stop it but the outlaws manage to get away; When the sheriff and his posse arrive, the sheriff tells him that they do not like interference from strangers and even though Kid Colt is recognized he is told to leave and let them handle their own problems. "Courage Canyon" text story. "Danger Trail," art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is trying to convince a young boy named Gary to steer away from a life of being an outlaw for his grandfather's sake; Gary, who just turned 18, refuses to listen and goes off his Auggie who has captured the boys influence with the glorification of an outlaw lifestyle. "No Place to Run!", art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt comes to the aid of a man named Walt Jarette who is being roughed up by a local who doesn't want him in town; When the man pulls his gun, Kid Colt shoots it out of his hand and demands to know what is going on; The Kid is told that Walt's brother Mike is a wanted outlaw and that the locals believe that Walt is predisposed to become a criminal as well and do not want him in town. "Outnumbered!", script by Stan Lee, art by Al Williamson. "Revolt in Rawhide!", art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt rides into the town of Rawhide and when walking to the local saloon he bumps into a man who then tries to pick a fight with him; However, the Kid easily bests the man and disarms him and sends him packing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Severin. "Curtain of Lead," art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is tying up his horse Steel in town when suddenly the Fuller gang comes in with guns blazing; When Kid Colt tries to draw his guns Blackie Fuller gets the first shot, winging the Kid before he and his gang flee town; He learns from the locals that the gang had cleared up the express office and wounded one of the me; Learning that the sheriff is forming a posse, Kid Colt asks to join up. "The Stage to Stacey," art by Gene Colan. "Trouble Trail," art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt has come to the home of his friend Randy and his fiancée Ellen and arrives to find Randy's father dead at the hands of Pete Lawson, the end result of a long-time feud; Randy wants to avenge his father's death, but Kid Colt and Ellen try to talk him out of it, but Randy will not listen and rides off after pulling a gun on the Kid. "King of the Badlands," art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is part of a posse entering into the badlands to round up King Bellows and his gang to run them out so a railroad can be built; They run into an ambush by the very outlaws they are seeking to capture; Pinned down, Mr. Dorset, the leader of the posse, has a doubt in stopping the gang since the entire posse are just farmers and night gunfighters. "Inside the Cave," script by Stan Lee, art by Al Williamson. "Badman's Rout," art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is riding along the range when he runs into a young boy crying for help; Kid Colt stops and learns that his family ranch, run by his widowed mother, is being attacked by a gang of men; Kid Colt comes to the woman's rescue and sends the men packing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Joe Maneely. "Showdown!", art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt rides into the town of San Juan and is stopped by two armed men who tell him the old sheriff who is going into the local saloon to face Dip Fallon; Kid Colt is about to get involved when suddenly the sheriff walks out of the saloon without a single shot fired and shamefully leaves town. "The Suspects" text story, art by Manny Stallman. "Surrender or Die!", art by Jack Keller; The United States Calvary have the town of Longhorn surrounded, trapping a gang of outlaws who have taken over the area; However, although the army has been ready for an attack on the town all day the orders have not been given; Watching over this tense scene is Kid Colt who is asked to speak with the commanding officer. "The Phantom Raiders!", art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is passing through Phantom City, and old ghost town, when he spots an elderly sheriff have a gun fight with a gang of outlaws who appear to be ghosts as Kid Colt did not hear their approach and after the gun fight was over he saw the outlaws get up and leave the scene. "The Loser," script by Stan Lee, art by Manny Stallman. "The Stalker!", art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt rides into Sunset Mesa, a crimeless town, to visit his friend Sam; As Kid Colt pulls up to Sam's newspaper the "Peacemaker" he hears gun shots, and rushing around back he fires at the shooter but misses; Rushing back inside to check on Sam, he finds his friend dying on the floor; Sam's final words to Kid Colt are to check the old files for "Sunset Mesa finds peace." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Showdown in Cheyenne," "The Gun Nobody Wanted," "The Road of Ruin," and "Beyond the Law" (art on all by Jack Keller). Back-up story, "Fear" (script by Stan Lee, art by Al Williamson). John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Severin. Marked for Capture!, art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt saves Marshal Hoyt and his family from a group of outlaws who plan to kill the Marshal. The Luckiest Cowboy text story. Desperate Hour!, art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt stops Jesse Clune and his gang from attacking a wagon train and brings them to justice. Out of Bounds!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller. He Stands in Shadow!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Frank Stanley, a doctor, tries to stop his brother Joe from being a gunfighter. The Last Roundup!, art by Jack Keller. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Joe Maneely. How the Kid Became An Outlaw!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; Blaine Colt refuses to wear a gun because he's such a good shot that he's afraid he might kill someone in a moment of rage. The Threat!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; A scoundrel tries to blackmail Kid Colt into helping him rob a stagecoach. The Last Roundup!, art by Gene Colan; A sick artist moves to Arizona to recuperate, where he paints the best work of his career and helps catch a cattle rustler. Across the Street text story. The Man Who Was Faster Than the Kid!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; A gunslinger challenges Kid Colt, but though his draw is faster, his aim is poor. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Joe Maneely. The Return of Sam Hawk, Man-hunter!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Chris Rule; The Kid has the opportunity to escape when Sam Hawk is captured by the Comanches but instead he rescues the marshal. The Trail to Tombstone!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Chris Rule; Kid Colt is waylaid by highwaymen, but he escapes and stops them from robbing a stagecoach. The Badlands!, art by Dick Ayers; An aging sheriff rides into the wilderness to capture one outlaw, and captures two dozen more. The Cop Went West! text story, art by John Severin. The Fastest Gun in the West!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Chris Rule; A fast draw wants to outdraw the Kid, but though he his fast enough, he can't shoot a man just to win a reputation. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Kid Colt, Trapped!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller; Kid Colt escapes three thugs trying to collect the reward for his capture. Mesa By Moonlight text story, art by Jack Keller. Guns Roar in Rio Mesa!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller; Kid Colt deals with a gang terrorizing an honest newspaper publisher in a frontier town. Kid Colt Pin-up Page, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller. Rip-Snorter!, script by Stan Lee, art by Al Williamson; A big blustery man and his small partner work undercover for the Texas Rangers. When the Kid Lost a Gunfight!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller; Kid Colt purposely looses a gunfight to help a sheriff regain his nerve. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.