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Gunsmoke 72 page 3 - Kid Colt origin by Jack Keller

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Location: Twice-Up Panel Pages: Marvel
Title: Gunsmoke 72 page 3 - Kid Colt origin by Jack Keller*
Artist:  Jack Keller (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 368
Likes on CAF: 4
Comments: 6
Added to Site: 4/15/2024

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Published 1962
How Kid Colt Became an Outlaw!
written by Stan Lee
Retelling of Kid Colt's origin. Kid Colt first appeared in Kid Colt #1 in 1948 in stories written by Ernie Hart. The series continued until issue #229 in 1979. His origin story was first told in issue #11 (1950) by and unknown writer and art by Pete Tumlinson. His origin was then retold in issue #79 (1958) written by Stan Lee and pencils by Jack Keller, with several details of the first origin story changed. This version was then retold in Gunsmoke Western #72.
As a young boy I was a big fans of the western movies which led to an interest in western comics and the titles from Marvel, Kid Colt, Rawhide Kid and Two Gun Kid were favorites.
So this was a nostalgic pick up for me.
These were the last five pages of the seven page story and most of the story can be followed in these pages. There were two pages from the earlier comic Kid Colt #79 in the same auction but I preferred to have the near complete story instead.

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Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
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Posted On 4/16/2024

I know you need a friend, someone you're Kid Colt to
Comic artwork fan what you're going through
When it comes to guns, there's no Stan Lee answer
Only he can say what Jack Keller do

I heard your origin, unknown this writer
Said you weren't alone, but you'd fall down soon
Isn't he the guy, the guy who left you cryin'?
Larribee's the one who made you blue?

When you remember those fights when he's armed
You know you ranchers make up your mind

Are you gonna Blaine with the guns his issue
Or are you cryin' dad, with the son you love?
Someone's gonna cry when they know they've lost you
Someone's gonna thank the arts above
 

Shelton  Bryant Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/16/2024

The Atmospherics Bring you to the Time Of the Old West!! Luv The Line Work and Beautiful Draftsmenship!!!..............Congrats!!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
Posted On 4/16/2024

Keller did some nice work on these pages and it's nice to have them from a story where Kid Colt's origin is retold.

Posted On 4/16/2024

Nice!

Ian Saint Member Since 2021
Posted On 4/18/2024

Nick Fury is going to have a run for his money with this piece. Love it!

Dewey Cassell Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/21/2024

I am admittedly not that big of a western fan, but this is a great story and I really like the artwork. A terrific addition to your impressive art collection!

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