#11

Synopsis

The Drygulch Gang sends a bogus Johnny Thunder to kidnap schoolteacher John Tane (Johnny's secret identity). Tane is tied to a slingshot-tree: if the rope is shot through, he'll be catapulted to death! Why him? He's bait to lure out Johnny Thunder! Tane tilts his eyeglasses to burn through the rope, is flung into a river, and comes out with guns blazing as - Johnny Thunder! The gang surrenders. "No one kin ever trap Johnny Thunder - no matter what scheme some smart aleck thinks up!"

Reprinted from

• All Star Western #74— N&B [B&W]
• All Star Western #96— N&B [B&W]
• Western Comics #71— N&B [B&W]
• All-Star Western #6— N&B [B&W]
• Jonah Hex #27— N&B [B&W]
• Jonah Hex #28— N&B [B&W]
• Jonah Hex #32

Credits

Script

Michael Fleisher, Robert Kanigher, Gil Kane, Gardner Fox

Pencils

Luis Dominguez, Vicente Alcázar, Mort Drucker, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, E. R. Cruz

Inks

Luis Dominguez, Vicente Alcázar, Sy Barry, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, E. R. Cruz