Billy the Kid comic books issue 25

Cover by John Severin. Stories and art by John Severin and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero of the Old West. Hiding out in a Mexican town, where he is known as El Chivito, Billy helps a fugitive witness being hunted by cattle rustlers. Billy the Kid sets out to free a Mexican town from the tyranny of bandit leader Tonio Keen. Hannibal Heath and his men attempt to scare Refugio Lui into leaving his land. Plus a vintage ad for Western-themed toys in exchange for "Charlton Comics coupons." El Chivito; Bushwhacker's Gold; The Golden Fleecers; Hangman's Bait; Buried Booty; Geronimo's Revenge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, John Forte and Mell Lazarus. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero wandering the Old West. Bookish Dick Hendrix attacks Billy, but instead gains an ally in his struggle against the corrupt foreman who's terrorizing his father's ranch. Stalking the killer of his sweetheart into the Everglades, Billy the Kid wrestles a copperhead and an alligator along the way. Billy gets caught up in a round of poker that turns deadly. Showdown!; Terror of the Everglades; The Trap!; The Last Deal; The Hidden Brand. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.