Kid Colt Outlaw #157

Kid Colt Outlaw #157 was published by Marvel Comics in 1971 as part of the long-running Western series that first debuted in 1948. By the early 1970s, the title was well-established as a staple of the publisher's genre offerings, featuring the adventures of Blaine Colt, a fugitive gunfighter who maintained a moral code despite his status as an outlaw. The series was one of the longest-running Western comics in history, providing a consistent venue for artists to showcase traditional depictions of the American frontier.

The creative direction of this era relied on the foundational work of legendary figures like Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, who helped define the character's earlier persona, though by issue #157, the series utilized a rotating roster of talent consistent with Marvel's standard production practices of the time. The design focused on classic, action-oriented covers typical of the Bronze Age of comics, aiming to sustain interest in the Western genre even as the market shifted toward superhero narratives. It was received as a reliable, nostalgic installment in a title that eventually cemented the character's legacy as Marvel's premier gunslinger.