It Was Their Last Chance For Glory And Their First Step Toward Immortality
A lot of the stories that have been printed, like in old issues of Rawhide Kid and Two-Gun Kid, those are great legends, but not necessarily the truth. We're gonna tell you more of the truth. It is going to have a bit of a historical grounding to it. Look for reinterpretations of classic Marvel characters.
— John Ostrander, The Marvel Comics July 1998 Catalogue
...Ex-slaves and poor whites, owning nothing, some once owned themselves, came together and created a town and they have thrived...
Until now.
Now it is 1885 — and hell is about to descend on Wonderment.
Until now.
Now it is 1885 — and hell is about to descend on Wonderment.
— Opening Narration of the first issue
Clay Harder: You're looking for a man who is dead twice, Marcel. Matt Hawk AND the Two-Gun Kid died about two years back. I'm just plain Clay Harder now.
Marcel Fournier: I know what you are, my friend. I am dere when it all happens, non? I also know a town dat is in need of de Two-Gun Kid.
Clay Harder: I'm a lawyer, Marcel. That's what I came out west to be. I got sidetracked a mite but... it's what I am.
Marcel Fournier: I know what you are, my friend. I am dere when it all happens, non? I also know a town dat is in need of de Two-Gun Kid.
Clay Harder: I'm a lawyer, Marcel. That's what I came out west to be. I got sidetracked a mite but... it's what I am.
— Conversation in Issue #2
The stories then say how henote fought only on the side of his red brothers. Reports placed him with Hinmaton-Yalaktit and the Nez Perce in their attempted flight to Canada. Some say he was killed on the way. Not every story is true.
— Narration, Issue #2
Red Wolf: I will help your friends - in my way, in my time, in my fashion. For now, I'll dispose of this carrion so the other whites will not find them.
Ghost Wind Rider: One is not yet dead.
Red Wolf: He will be.
Ghost Wind Rider: One is not yet dead.
Red Wolf: He will be.
— Conversation in Issue #2
The man known as Clay Harder looks neither left nor right as he strides back to his office. People, seeing the fury in his face, step quickly aside. He wonders if, perhaps, the Two-Gun Kid died too soon. He wonders if it is time for the dead to rise.
— Narration, Issue #2
Howdy. Heard you folks could use some help. Reckon we're it. If that suits ya.
— Kid Colt, Issue #3
Nightrider Mook: What you doin' man? I TOLE ya! I shot that Reno Jones mahself! I saw him go down!
Nightrider Leader/Kid Cassidy: And I told you no one kills Reno Jones but ME!
Nightrider Leader/Kid Cassidy: And I told you no one kills Reno Jones but ME!
— Conversation in Issue #3
Thing is, son— I won't lead you down the path I walk. Be like your daddy. Live your life to make him proud. 'Cause I know my daddy would not be proud of me.
— Kid Colt, Issue #3
Our way's over, John. New villains need a new breed of hero. They'll come. I've seen 'em. Me—I'm just lookin' to go out in blaze of glory.
— Two-Gun Kid, Issue #4
Forgive me, father! Forgive what I've become... and what I must do!
(putting bandanna over his face) Tonight, the Outlaw Kid rides one more time.
(putting bandanna over his face) Tonight, the Outlaw Kid rides one more time.
— Lance Temple (and The Outlaw Kid), Issue #4
Clay Riley: Burn 'em out, you fools! Burn 'em all out! Kill 'em all! Damn you!
???: No, Clay Riley... you are the one who is damned! (cue Riley having a Oh, Crap! moment)
You now stand revealed as the author of the evils besetting this town, and now you will PAY! Thus swears... The Ghost Rider!
???: No, Clay Riley... you are the one who is damned! (cue Riley having a Oh, Crap! moment)
You now stand revealed as the author of the evils besetting this town, and now you will PAY! Thus swears... The Ghost Rider!
— Issue #4
Well, would you look at that! Cavalry's come to town—and they're all injuns!
— Kid Colt hanging a lampshade on a well-worn trope, Issue #4
Caleb Hammer: You... you shot him In the Back!
Gunhawk: Generally do. Less risk that way. Reward was dead or alive. Dead was easier. It's all that matters t'me.
Caleb: He deserved better'n that!
Gunhawk: He was saddle trash.
Caleb: Whatever Kid Colt was, he was better'n you.
Gunhawk: Generally do. Less risk that way. Reward was dead or alive. Dead was easier. It's all that matters t'me.
Caleb: He deserved better'n that!
Gunhawk: He was saddle trash.
Caleb: Whatever Kid Colt was, he was better'n you.
— Issue #4
Well, pard, you cheated death for awhile but looks like it's caught up with you at last. My time will come. Vaya con dios, mi hermano. You were one of the good ones.
— Rawhide Kid, Issue #4
Caleb Hammer: Was it worth it?
Rawhide Kid: Was what worth what?
Caleb: This fight. You buried three friends back there. Along the way, I buried some of my own and wound up avenging the man that killed them. Half the town died. Was it worth it?
Rawhide: Men die. Every single one of them. That's a fact and that's our fate.
Rawhide Kid: Was what worth what?
Caleb: This fight. You buried three friends back there. Along the way, I buried some of my own and wound up avenging the man that killed them. Half the town died. Was it worth it?
Rawhide: Men die. Every single one of them. That's a fact and that's our fate.
— Issue #4
Only the legends are forever.
— The closing line of the series.
