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Appearing in "The Man Behind the Guns!"

Reprint of the 6th story from
Outlaw Kid #10

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  • Mr. Madding

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Synopsis for "The Man Behind the Guns!"

Reprint of the 6th story from
Outlaw Kid #10
The Outlaw Kid spots an explosion at the payroll office of the Silver Nugget Mine. Going to aid those caught in the blast the Kid rescues a foreman who tells him that they were robbed by a gang of professional who did not talk much during the process of their robbery. Leaving the injured foreman in the care of the other miners, the Outlaw Kid rushes into town knowing there will be trouble after this latest robbery.

Changing into his alter-ego of Lance Temple, the Kid comes across an angry mob that demand that the sheriff capture the robbers or resign his post. However the angry mob is appeased and sent away by the cool head of Mr. Madding a local well-to-do businessman who convinces them that they should give the sheriff a chance. While the sheriff is grateful for the support, Lance finds Madding's slick talk as suspicious.

That night Lance changes back into the Outlaw Kid and heads to Madding's ranch to spy on the property. He notices a number of rough looking characters slowly riding in to the house. Listening in outside a window the Kid hears Madding instructing the men on his next job when they begin arguing over how much Madding is getting paid for his information. When the Kid steps on a branch, it snaps revealing his location to a sentry. The Kid fights off the sentry and this causes the men inside to try and take the stolen loot from Madding.

Madding instead grabs a gun and holds them off until he can escape with the stolen loot. The Outlaw Kid races after Madding and captures him. The next day Lance Temple is in town and he learns from the sheriff that the rest of the gang was rounded up and wonders how the Outlaw Kid could have suspected Madding as the ringleader of the gang.

Appearing in "Fang and Claw!"

Reprint of the 4th story from
Outlaw Kid #11

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  • Ace Carey

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Synopsis for "Fang and Claw!"

Reprint of the 4th story from
Outlaw Kid #11
While out on the range the Outlaw Kid comes across a mountain lion being attacked by a pack of wolves. The Kid risks his life sending the wolves fleeing and waits for a moment to see if the proud mountain lion will attack him, but the creature scurries off into the night instead.

On his way back to the ranch he shares with his father the Outlaw Kid suddenly hears gun shots and rides to their source. He finds the sheriff and his posse and learns that they are on the trail of Ace Carey who managed to jump his guard on his way to jail and escape. The Kid offers to help and they continue on Ace's trail, but it soon gets dark making the manhunt more dangerous than ever. Ace manages to ambush them, pinning them down in the dark and unable to see where he is shooting from. Knowing the terrain like the back of his hand, the Outlaw Kid volunteers to go out looking for Ace alone.

Searching around the area, the Outlaw Kid is surprised when Ace manages to get the drop on him, but before the outlaw can fire his gun the mountain lion that the Kid rescued earlier pounces on him. When Ace begs for the Outlaw Kid to kill the big cat, he refuses and Ace surrenders to him. The mountain lion, having repayed it's debt to the Outlaw Kid then scurries off into the night.

Appearing in "Six-Gun Payoff!"

Reprint of the 4th story from
Outlaw Kid #18

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  • Unnamed outlaws

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Synopsis for "Six-Gun Payoff!"

Reprint of the 4th story from
Outlaw Kid #18
The Outlaw Kid is called on by Miss Webster to help out her younger brother Doug. He arrives just as Doug is about to ride off, when he tries to stop the young man, Brad tells the Kid to mind his own business and rides off. However the Kid refuses to give up and tells Miss Webster he will insure that Doug doesn't get into trouble.

The Kid begins tracking Doug and loses his trail. As he tries to find it again, Doug sneaks up on him and knocks the Kid out, hoping this will keep him from getting in the way again. However the Kid comes to and decides not to give up. Meanwhile, Doug meets up with a gang of outlaws. They tell him that they have changed their plans, instead of rustling cattle they are going to catch a stagecoach. Doug doesn't like it but the gang insists that he is in on it for the end.

However, as they race toward the coach to rob it, the Outlaw Kid ropes Doug up and disarms him. When Doug balks at the Kid's involvement, he shows Doug the danger of being an outlaw: as the coach's armed guards shoot them down. Realizing the errors of his ways, and is returned to his home where he tells his sister that he is going to follow by the Outlaw Kid's example.

Appearing in "Treachery on the Trail!"

Reprint of the 4th story from
Outlaw Kid #16

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  • Fain gang

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Synopsis for "Treachery on the Trail!"

Reprint of the 4th story from
Outlaw Kid #16
The Outlaw Kid comes to the aid of a stage coach attacked by a band of outlaws. The Kid drives the outlaws away and checks on the coach drivers. One is only winged and the other is seriously wounded. The Kid learns that they are carrying a $20,000 payroll. Knowing that the outlaws will not give up, the Kid tells the coach drivers to look after themselves while he takes the stage on the rest of the run. The Kid takes the wagon its run and Fain and his gang go after it. They chase after the Outlaw Kid as he leads them up a mountain pass. However when they round the corner they spot the coach crashing down at them forcing them to run, and they end up running off a cliff. With the outlaws dealt with the Kid delivers the payroll and gets the drivers the medical attention they need.

Appearing in "Gun Crazy!"

Reprint of the 4th story from
Outlaw Kid #19

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  • Mapes

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Synopsis for "Gun Crazy!"

Reprint of the 4th story from
Outlaw Kid #19
Spotting a local named Mapes taking shots at an old man's feet making him "dance", the Outlaw Kid gets in his way. Mapes then decides to challenge the Kid to a duel. However Kid beats him in a fist fight and sends Mapes packing. Mapes however vows to get revenge and tracks down the Outlaw Kid in the desert and challenges him to a showdown. The Kid refuses and when a rattle snake tries to bite Mapes, the Kid shoves him aside and shoots it dead. Realizing how great a guy the Outlaw Kid is and promises to not cause trouble from now on.

Notes

  • The name of fourth story was changed to "Appointment with Danger!", with no other modifications.

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