Billy the Kid #85 (Charlton Comics, July 1971)

Billy the Kid #85 (Charlton Comics, July 1971)

Story Title: Six-Gun Showdown!
Writers/Artists: Charlton Western Team (including Joe Gill & José Luis García-López)
Cover Price: 15¢

The legend of the Old West rides again in Billy the Kid #85! Published by Charlton Comics at the height of the Bronze Age, this issue delivers classic frontier action and moral grit straight from the dusty trails. Featuring the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid, the stories blend gunfights, justice, and redemption — hallmarks of Charlton’s long-running Western series.

Known for its bold covers, sharp storytelling, and rotating stable of talented artists, Billy the Kid captures the raw spirit of America’s Wild West in every issue. Whether you’re a fan of vintage Westerns or a collector of classic Charlton titles, this issue embodies everything that made the genre unforgettable.

Details:

• Publisher: Charlton Comics

• Year: 1971 (Cover Date: July)

• Series: Billy the Kid (Vol. 1)

• Issue #: 85

• Cover Price: 15¢

• Genre: Western / Action

• Condition: Raw/ungraded copy. Very nice condition as seen in the photo.

Collector’s Note:
An authentic Bronze Age Western from the classic Billy the Kid run — printed during Charlton’s 15¢ era. A must-have for fans of cowboy comics, frontier adventure, and pre-Code style storytelling from one of America’s most distinctive publishers.