Outlaw Kid (1954 Atlas) 15 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Outlaw Kid (1954 Atlas) 15 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. "Duel In the Desert!", art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kid spots a young boy named Jody being roughed up by an older man; The Kid comes to the boy's rescue, sending the man packing; The Kid asks the Kid to join him for a glass of milk and a slice of pie to talk about what happened and learns that Jody's father had recently struck gold and the man was trying to force the location of the mine out of the boy while he was in town getting supplies, before his father can strike a claim. "Double Trouble" text story, art by Al Williamson. "Guns For Hire!", art by Doug Wildey; While out on patrol, the Outlaw Kid hears gunshots coming from the Temple ranch and rushes to Belle's aid; However he arrives too late to stop Kane and his gang from escaping; Wondering what they were after, the Outlaw Kid returns home where he changes into his alter ego of Lance temple just in time for Belle to come by for a visit to tell him and his father what the attack was about. "Six-Gun Challenge!", art by Doug Wildey; With outlaw Trigger Fargo on the loose, the sheriff of Caliber City and the Outlaw Kid try to form a posse, one man named Dragger refuses to join; When the Outlaw Kid tries to tell him that helping is his duty, Dragger takes it as being called a coward and tries to draw on the Kid, but the masked hero easily disarms him. "The Fastest Draw!", script by Stan Lee, art by Jay Scott Pike; Outlaw Kid vs. LeBraun. "Along the Outlaw Trail!", art by Doug Wildey; While riding to the home belonging to Matt Ronson to meet with him, the Outlaw Kid hears a gun shot and goes inside to find Ronson dead; The local gambling hall owner LeBrun and one of his thugs creep up on the Kid and accuse him of killing Ronson; When they try to take him into custody to turn over to the sheriff, the Kid fights his way free and flees into the night, hating to flee the scene but having no choice. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: VG+ 4.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)