The Western genre has been central to American entertainment since the dawn of Hollywood and the comic book industry, with legends such as Zorro, The Lone Ranger and The Man With No Name being created. In the comic book industry, the genre has led to a series of brilliant titles, from ongoing books from Marvel and DC to respectable miniseries and graphic novels.
Western comics aren't as popular as they once were, but they continue to bring readers a series of exciting stories — that is, when there's a good series to buy. While Marvel and DC rarely visit this genre today, they, along with other publishers, have given readers decades of stories and series to choose from. From the moments of snipers to masked vigilantes bringing justice to the border, these stories the best of what should be a Western comedy.
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Miracle 1872
Gerry Dugan and Nicole Virella
1872 explores the Avengers in a boom Western town called Timely, where Sheriff Steve Rogers patrols the streets to maintain safety and justice. At odds with the town's corrupt mayor, Wilson Fisk, Rogers enlists the help of drunken inventor Tony Stark, sniper Natasha Romanoff and American hero Red Wolf. Together, they take on Fisk and his hired guns to free the city and bring justice.
1872 a great version of the Marvel Universe to the Old Westcombining steampunk and frontier justice as heroes protect the vulnerable. As part of the Battleworlds company universe, this story exists as an interesting, reimagining of the content itself of the West of the Avengers, translating their history and characteristics to the border.
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The Rawhide Kid
Joe Maneely, Bob Brown, Dick Ayers, Ernie Bache, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Larry Lieber, Sol Brodsky and others
Marvel's Rawhide Kid set in the Wild West, it chronicles the adventures of Johnny Clay, a master gunslinger who fights oppression and violence on the frontier. Originally portrayed as a typical gunfighter, the character was revived by Stan Lee, who wrote his stories in accordance with his signature superhero formula. Not only did he gain relatability and character depth, but his villains became creative, forcing him to use his wits to win the day.
The Rawhide Kid stands out as one of Marvel's forgotten titles of the '60sdespite notably featuring the first collaboration between Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. For people who enjoy old school Westerns like it Guns again Rawhidethis series delivers everything they could ask for and more.
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Weird Western Tales
Cary Banes, John Albanon, Gerry Conway, Michael Fleisher, Neal Adams, Bernie Wrightson, Tony DeZuniga, Doug Wildey and others
Weird Western Tales was DC's take on the Old West, and explored the adventures of a series of characters, particularly Jonah Hex. From bounty hunters to masked raiders and American heroes, the series has brought readers non-stop action, moral games and horror stories. Unfortunately, due to declining interest in Westerns and the DC Implosion, the title was soon cancelled, although it remains one of the company's most entertaining Bronze Age books.
Weird Western Tales gains an edge over other Western comics with its one-act style and revolving door of characters. While the series was once the main title of Jonah Hex until he got a solo bookexplored other antiheroes and villains of the Old West, such as El Diablo and Scalphunter.
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Kill Whitey Donovan
Duncan Sydney, Natalie Barahona and Jason Pearson
Kill Whitey Donovan tells the story of two women; a white Southern woman, Anna Hoyt, and an enslaved black woman, Hattie Virgil. In the Civil War era, when racial tensions are at an all-time high, the women are united in their hatred for one man: the ruthless plantation owner, Jim “Whitey” Donovan. After overcoming their differences, the pair work together to kill their target, each motivated by the evil he has done to them and their families.
Kill Whitey Donovan it stands out as a brilliant tale of revenge, touching on racial and class dividesand how they can be set aside for a common purpose. For people who enjoy stories like Kill Bill or True Grit, this Dark Horse miniseries has everything they could want in a good western revenge story.
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That Texas Blood
Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips
That Texas Blood focuses on Sheriff Joe Bob and his authority in Ambrose County, Texas, where he and his department are charged with solving a series of crimes. Starting with a murder tied to a family with a dark secret and leading to stories of serial killers, cults and more, the series stands out as one of the best mystery comics in print.
Marketed to students as integration of The Truth Detective again No Country for Old Men, That Texas Blood brings readers a wonderful blend of murder mystery and neo-Western. With Joe Bob, this series has a very important comic character, and reminds readers that some of the best comics on the market have nothing to do with superheroes.
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Pulp
Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips
Pulp tells the story of Max Winters, a former Old West outlaw who, drawing on his own history, writes fiction in late 1930s New York. Now a sick old man, he has been targeted by American Nazis for his anti-fascism writings. Deciding to pursue multiple endpoints, he meets Mason, an old detective from Pinkerton, and they hatch a plan to hack a Nazi group.
Pulp stands as a combination of genre creation and a love letter to dime Westerns and the genre as a whole. While the story isn't limited to the Western genre, the flashbacks to Winters' past combined with how the story mourns the dying love of frontier legends make for a heartwarming tale for readers to enjoy.
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Old man Logan
Mark Millar and Steve McNiven
“Old Man Logan” takes place in the distant future where a regretful Logan lives with his wife and new son. Filled with self-loathing for being tricked by Mysterio into killing the X-Men, the hero reluctantly takes a job from the elderly, blind Hawkeye to accompany him to the US to deliver a package. In a nation carved out by super villains, the two heroes face treachery on their way, with the wrath of the Hulk Gang challenging his commitment to non-violence.
“Old Man Logan” is an excellent example of the “Weird Western” genre in comics, combining elements of the West with dystopia and action.. Borrowing from iconic movies like He can be forgiventhe story quickly gained status as one of Wolverine's best stories — a reputation well-earned. To make things even better, this version of the hero received an ongoing fifty-issue series in 2016.
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Django/Zorro
Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner
Django/Zorro works as a Quentin Tarantino sequel Django Unchainedwhich picks up Django Freeman's story a few years after the events of the 2012 movie. While on the way, he meets Don Diego de la Vega, who is now old and looking for a bodyguard. He trains a young bounty hunter in the art of swordsmanship, molding him into a warrior worthy of the West. When they learn that the Yacqui people are being forced into slavery, Django dons the Zorro mask and goes into action.
Django/Zorro lends 1998 items The Mask of Zorro the movie also delivers a great crossover adventurehonoring Zorro's past while exploring Django's future. Made all the better by Wagner's art, the miniseries serves as the perfect sequel to the highest-grossing Western of all time.
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The Lone Ranger
Mark Russell, Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Ande Parks, Sergio Cariello, Dean White, Esteve Polls, Bob Q, Mike Allred and others
The Lone Ranger was originally created as a serialized Old West radio hero. A masked avenger aided by his Native American friend, Tonto, John Reid would ride into the West bringing justice to those who needed it. In the 2000s, Dynamite Entertainment acquired the license to publish superhero events, and has gradually produced some of his greatest events to date.
The Lone Ranger's Dynamite stories have included everything from the original “Year One” in 2006 to the Open Range-inspired tale of his 2018 miniseries. Brought to readers by a series of talented creative teams, including people like John Cassaday, Mark Russell and Ande Parks, the company's handling of these heroes shows that there is no shortage of smart Western comics for the 21st century.
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Jonah Hex
Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Luke Ross, Phil Noto and Dylan Teague
Making his debut in the pages of All-Star Western #10, Jonah Hex has slowly become the face of classic Wild West comics, even surpassing the Lone Ranger himself. His various adventures have made him an unscrupulous, yet ethical hunter, charged with bringing down the biggest killers and outlaws in the West. Naturally, his activities have put him in the back several times, putting him in conflict with gangs and corrupt villains.
Few comics combine the Western genre with the adventures of Jonah Hex. While his first Bronze Age series was a hit, Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray's stay in the antihero is what made him a legend for today's readers.. Along with his appearance in All-Star Westernanother great series, everything from his origins as a former Leaguer to his teams and heroes from the future have made him the king of Western comics. Basically, this series is one big love letter to Spaghetti Westerns.