Jesse James (1950 Avon) comic books
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Issue #5
Published Nov 1951 by American Comics Group.$7.80
Art by Wally Wood, Joe Kubert, and Fred Kida. True tales (some slightly embellished) of Old West outlaws, focusing on the James brothers and other real-life figures from history. Jesse sets out to rescue two bank robbers from being hanged by a corrupt sheriff; Then he commits the bank robbery that makes him famous, at Gallatin, Missouri. Also featuring a backup story starring Knight of the North, an RMCP Mountie. The Great Prison Break; Gunplay at Gallatin; Texas Killer; Murderer Unknown! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #8
Published Aug 1952 by American Comics Group.Auction opens May 4- Only one staple (manufacturing). Cover coming detached at only staple.
Painted cover. Kinstler inside front cover. Jesse James in "Jesse James Gang's Daring Train Robbery," "Trapped by the Pinkertons," and "The Holdup at Hangman's Knot!" (art on all three by Everett Raymond Kinstler). Back-up story, "El Gordito's Reign of Terror!" (art by Harry Lazarus). Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #28
Published Jul 1956 by American Comics Group.$99.00
View scan- Paper: Off white to white
- Piece missing from page 24.
- Label #4642593012
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Art by John Rosenberger and others. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. True tales (some slightly embellished) of Old West outlaws, focusing on the James brothers and other real-life figures from history. A circus poster inspires Jesse to attempt a daring escape from a posse; A Union soldier runs afoul of the infamous Quantrell and his quest for a gold mine. The Ambush at Arapahoe Pass!; The Wooden Circle!; Quantrell's Raiders. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
