Billy the Kid #87

Billy the Kid #87 was published in 1961 by Charlton Comics as part of an enduring long-running Western series. During the 1950s and 60s, Western-themed comics were a staple of the American newsstand, providing readers with dramatized accounts of outlaw legends. Charlton Comics was well-known for its prolific output and efficient production style, often utilizing a rotating stable of artists and writers to maintain a consistent monthly schedule for their various genre titles.

The art and editorial direction for Charlton's Western line were characterized by the pragmatic, functional aesthetics common to the era's mid-tier publishers. While creators on these titles were often uncredited due to the company's internal policies, the work served as a significant training ground for illustrators who would later define the Silver Age of comics. As a late-run issue in a series that spanned over 150 numbers, this item reflects the gradual shift in reader interest away from traditional Westerns toward superhero and science fiction genres.