Saddle Justice (1948) comic books

Cover by Johnny Craig. Art by Henry Kiefer, Al Feldstein, and Stan Asch. Numbering continues from Happy Houlihans (1947) #2. After Max Gaines' death, this Western series was the first comic by new EC publisher Bill Gaines to shift from "Educational" to "Entertaining Comics." Actor Gregory Hale uses his makeup and acting talents to become a real-life train robber in the Old West, with art by H. C. Kiefer. Future EC legend Al Feldstein contributes his first published comics story, a tale of cursed Aztec treasure. In a pre-Code story, outlaw Red Jake and dance-hall girl Selma conspire over murder and a fortune in diamonds. Horse Opera Hamlet; The Treasure of Timberline Top; The Tell-Tale Mark; The Man on the Iron Horse: The Story of Sam Bass, Train Robber. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Johnny Craig. Art by Henry Kiefer, Graham Ingels, and Stan Asch. After Max Gaines' death, this Western series was the first comic by new EC publisher Bill Gaines to shift from "Educational" to "Entertaining Comics." The "true" story of female gunfighter Belle Starr reimagines her as a buxom blonde beauty who rides sidesaddle in a red dress, with glamorous bad-girl art by Henry Kiefer. The debut story from future EC horror legend Graham Ingels follows outlaw "Reckless Ruggles," "a crooked man with a crooked smile." The Lady Who Rode With Death: The Story of Belle Starr; The Road Raiders!; Trick of the Trade!; Desperado from Durango! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Graham Ingels. Stories by Al Feldstein and others. Art by Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, and Graham Ingels. After Max Gaines' death, this Western series was the first comic by new EC publisher Bill Gaines to shift from "Educational" to "Entertaining Comics." Dance-hall girl Colorado Rose becomes a masked bandit, in an early story by EC virtuoso Johnny Craig. Cowboy hero Farrell outwits murderous outlaw baron Condon, but still has to deal with his mysterious Boss. Awesome lady-outlaw action-girl cover by Graham Ingels. Colorado Rose; Guns and Gold; The Marshall Takes a Ride!; Guns Against the Law. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Graham Ingels. Stories by Al Feldstein and others. Art by Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, and Graham Ingels. After Max Gaines' death, this Western series was the first comic by new EC publisher Bill Gaines to shift from "Educational" to "Entertaining Comics." Gambler and outlaw Alice Morton can be bested by no man, but nature catches up to her in the high desert mesas, featuring Johnny Craig's stylish bad-girl and action-girl art. A lawman's son wants to dispense justice for his father's death - even if it's phantom justice. Another early action-girl cover by Graham Ingels. The Lady Longrider; Phantom Justice; Quicker than the Eye!; The Grinning Gun Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Variant cover by Graham Ingels includes the seal of the ACMP Publishers Code, a forerunner of the Comics Code. Stories by Al Feldstein and others. Art by Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, and Graham Ingels. After Max Gaines' death, this Western series was the first comic by new EC publisher Bill Gaines to shift from "Educational" to "Entertaining Comics." Gambler and outlaw Alice Morton can be bested by no man, but nature catches up to her in the high desert mesas, featuring Johnny Craig's stylish bad-girl and action-girl art. A lawman's son wants to dispense justice for his father's death - even if it's phantom justice. Another early action-girl cover by Graham Ingels. The Lady Longrider; Phantom Justice; Quicker than the Eye!; The Grinning Gun Girl. 32 pages, Full Color.  Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Graham Ingels. Stories by Al Feldstein and others. Art by Ed Waldman, Al Feldstein, and Graham Ingels. After Max Gaines' death, this Western series was the first comic by new EC publisher Bill Gaines to shift from "Educational" to "Entertaining Comics." The "true" story of gunfighter and lawman Bill Tilghman, who outlived most gunfighters and the Old West itself. An outlaw turns to murder to steal a gold prospector's claim, but faces a grim comeuppance. Bill Tilghman: The Man Who Cheated Death!; Gold Crazy!; Man Hunt!; Gun-Mad Lil. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Graham Ingels. Stories by Al Feldstein and others. Art by Ed Schwartz and Graham Ingels. After Max Gaines' death, this Western series was the first comic by new EC publisher Bill Gaines to shift from "Educational" to "Entertaining Comics." The "true" story of Sheriff Pat Garrett, the one man in the Old West with a chance to take down outlaw Billy the Kid. John Marshall's son seeks the gang of rustlers that murdered his pa, and discovers them working right under the rancher's nose. Good-girl cover by Graham Ingels. Sheriff Pat Garrett; Holes in the Alibi; Montana Manhunt: The Killer In the Dark!; All the Worlds a Stage!; Faro Kate. Final issue under this title; the series continues as Saddle Romances (1949) #9. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.