1 - Posted on 1/4/2023

Oh, how I love this! Not only do you have a splash featuring the Two-Gun Kid, but together with the most famed outlaw of the American West, Billy the Kid! I also really like the montage of guns and ammo images!

Posted on 1/4/2023

Many thanks, Rubén!  Yes, the montage of guns and bullets is rather unusual indeed.

3 - Posted on 1/4/2023

Days when
We'd fight, we'd fight 'til Kids would give in
Yeah, perfect Dick Ayers
We were reaching, reaching for the Liebers

And on most of the days they were auction pages
To get up and get behind the bids that we had raised, yeah, Cause we had won
I remember, they were shooting up bars
They were shooting at hearts
Western playing guitars
With Billy the Kid 'til he saw Two-Gun
And we had Mickey inks like

I refuse to outlaw thinking days were better
Just because they're montage ways
I don't know what's 'round the corner
Way I feel right now I swear on a western page
Back when they were Kids
Swore they would never die
Both of them were Kids
Swear that they'll never die

2 - Posted on 1/4/2023

That was the West

No rest, even for the best

There was the Two-Gun Kid

He never hid

He would never run

And sometimes used his gun

The first Western Superhero

In days when there was neither disco nor limo.

2 - Posted on 1/4/2023

All this for only 12 cents?

Lucky indeed!

1 - Posted on 1/4/2023

Those were the days, Rick!  And original comic art was still pretty affordable in the few years subsequent to that ... sigh ...

1 - Posted on 1/4/2023

Awesome twice-up Marvel splash!

Posted on 1/4/2023

Many thanks, West!  The good thing about Westerns is that a splash like this is still (just barely) affordable.

2 - Posted on 1/4/2023

SO cool!  "This one makes the showdown at O.K. Corral look like a square dance!"  Everything one would want from a Silver Age splash: the protagonist, the antagonist, the weapons of choice, the credit box, the beautiful lettering (and million-dollar title)...  How could anyone hope to keep hold of their 12 cents after peeking inside the issue and seeing this?

Such a fantastic first add of 2023, CAB!  This is awesome - sincere congrats!

1 - Posted on 1/4/2023

Many thanks, Jason!  And many thanks, as always, for a fantastic commentary!

1 - Posted on 1/4/2023

That's a great one!!

Posted on 1/4/2023

Many thanks, Ron!  A succinct - yet wholly pertinent - comment indeed!

2 - Posted on 1/4/2023

The Two-Gun Kid meets Billy The Kid?  Fantastic!  And what a beautiful title splash to commemorate such a meet.  You wouldn't think from it's amazing condition that the art and board are 57 years old.  I'm 57 years old, and I wish I looked that good, lol.  I love the huge guns and bullets, which kind of bring home the monumental significance of such a showdown.  Congrats, and Happy New Year!!

1 - Posted on 1/4/2023

Oh, come off it, Paul. You look at least twice as good as this page does!

2 - Posted on 1/4/2023

Oh, please....I mean, oh please say more things like that! 😀

Posted on 1/5/2023

Many thanks, Paul!  I am sure you look great!  How could you not with the kind of impeccable artistic taste you have!  Happy New Year too!

1 - Posted on 1/5/2023

I totally agree - and have responded to that effect!

Posted on 1/5/2023

I just did Paul!  Do take care.

1 - Posted on 1/4/2023

I really like the overall layout of this title page. it's a fantastic page that harkens back to the Saturday westerns.

Posted on 1/5/2023

Many thanks, Brian!  That's a great point; I hadn't thought of it at the time.  Happy New Year!

1 - Posted on 1/4/2023

Beautiful Comic Art Boston!  Really beautiful!

Posted on 1/5/2023

Thanks so much as always, Nick!  Happy New Year!

1 - Posted on 1/5/2023

This brings back memories of the Searchers, High Noon, Shane and the Magnificent Seven! This is BRILLIANT! Makes me want to strap a six shooter and ride into the sunset. Bloody well done CAB!

Posted on 1/5/2023

Many thanks, Hart!  And brilliantly said!

1 - Posted on 1/5/2023

Kickoff noted!

Posted on 1/5/2023

Many thanks, Mark!  As of now, I am not sure it kicks off very much!  Still, I hope to get some new pieces this year (high prices notwithstanding) and perhaps find some in the archives.  Happy New Year to everyone and a toast to this hobby that we all love.

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

Absolutely beautiful! A big congratulations to you on acquiring this wonderful page. I'm happy to see someone else that has such a strong appreciation for the Mighty Marvel western genre. I strongly believe that this area of collecting is the best value in the hobby...where vintage splashes remain relatively affordable. 

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

Many thanks, John!  In tandem with the general upward trend in original comic art prices, though, even Western artwork is becoming more expensive.  But as you have correctly pointed out, it is still relatively affordable.

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

There is only ONE collection this fantastic splash belongs in! Congrats, CAB!

Posted on 1/8/2023

Many thanks, Felix!  I never would have envisaged that I would like this character so much.  In addition to what I have already mentioned elsewhere, there is a more personal backstory to this which I would like to share with everyone one day.

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

Halfway between a comic splash and a theater lobby card. A fantastic example for this title and the genre. Great pick up!

Posted on 1/8/2023

Many thanks, Jeff!  That is a wonderful way of putting it that never occurred to me.  Many thanks once again!

1 - Posted on 12/21/2023

Dick Ayers had an affinity for the west, The Ghost Rider is my favorite, but I enjoyed reading the Two-Gun Kid as well,  The Ayers pages you have are amazing.  Congrats!

Posted on 12/21/2023

Many thanks, Ilia!  There aren't that many collectors who like Western pages, so it is so encouraging to hear this.