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Issue Details

Issue	#10
Published	August-September 1958
Cover Price	0.10 USD
Pages	36
Notes	Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series.

Cover Details - "Badge of Honor"

Characters	James Arness (as Matt Dillon)
Genre	western
Pencils	photograph
Notes	Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series.

1 page "Fresh up" Freddie Says advertisement "What do alligator-wrestlers drink to quench their thirst?"

Characters	Fresh Up Freddie
Genre	funny animal
Notes	Inside front cover; Color ad in comic strip form for 7-Up soft drink . One of a series.

14 page Gunsmoke story "The Deadly Dude"

Characters	Matt Dillon; Chester; Doc Adams (cameo)
Synopsis	The absentee owner of the Turkey Track ranch comes from England to sell out; unaware that the foremen have been embezzling $500,000 from cattle sales.
Genre	western
Script	[Paul S. Newman]
Notes	Script ID from Robin Snyder, taken from Paul S. Newman's personal records.

1 page text story "The Return"

Synopsis	Dusty Dalton tries to leave his debts in Sierra Cove by running away; but returns to help a lost girl.
Genre	western
Letters	typeset
Notes	One page text story with 1/4 page illustration.

4 page Dodge City Days story "Showdown at Adobe Walls"

Synopsis	Buffalo hunters take refuge from Cheyenne warriors in a trading post at Adobe Walls.
Genre	western
Script	[Paul S. Newman]
Pencils	[Al Williamson]
Inks	[Reed Crandall]
Notes	Script ID from Robin Snyder, taken from Paul S. Newman's personal records. Art ID from Jim Vadeboncoeur.

12 page Gunsmoke story "Badge of Honor"

Characters	Matt Dillon; Chester
Synopsis	After the Coyote Kid kills a man in Dodge City, Matt and Chester trail him to a lawless city called Diablo.
Notes	Last panel of last page is Dell's "Pledge to Parents".

Half page promo (ad from the publisher) "Introducing a new Dell Comic..."

Characters	Richard Boone (as Paladin) (cameo)
Letters	typeset
Notes	One-third page promo for Dell's "Have Gun, Will Travel" comic. Cover drawing of Richard Boone (cover repro?)

1 page filler "They Helped Build the West"

Synopsis	Descriptions of various traveling tradesmen in the Old West.
Genre	western; fact
Notes	Inside back cover; full color.

1 page Juicy Fruit Gum Presents advertisement "Have Fun Safely"

Genre	teen
Notes	Back cover. Illustrated ad for Juicy Fruit chewing gum with tips for swimming safety.