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Creation & Design

The Rawhide Kid was created during the 1950s as part of Marvel's Western genre, designed to appeal to the popularity of cowboy films and television shows.

Early Years

Initially, the character was portrayed as a traditional cowboy hero, engaging in various adventures and duels in the Wild West.

Character Development

Over the years, the Rawhide Kid has evolved from a straightforward cowboy hero to a more complex character, often addressing themes of justice, morality, and identity.

Cultural Reception

The Rawhide Kid has been well-received, particularly for its unique blend of Western and superhero elements, appealing to both comic book fans and Western enthusiasts.

Character Details

Real Name:
Johnny Bart
First Appearance:
Rawhide Kid #1
Aliases:
The Rawhide Kid, Kid
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, The Western Heroes
Abilities:
Expert marksman, Skilled horseman, Hand-to-hand combat
Equipment:
Revolver, Lasso, Horse
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown

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Rawhide Kid #1
Atlas ⋅ 1955
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Rawhide Kid #1
 
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$900
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1st appearance of the Rawhide Kid, the first version of the character

Rawhide Kid #2
Atlas ⋅ 1955
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Rawhide Kid #2
 
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$60
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$180
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$600

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2nd appearance of the Rawhide Kid

Rawhide Kid #17
Atlas ⋅ 1957
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Rawhide Kid #17
 
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$925
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$2.8k

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1st appearance and origin of the second Rawhide Kid, Johnny Clay

Rawhide Kid #140
Price Variant ⋅ Atlas ⋅ 1977
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Rawhide Kid #140
 
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$420
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$1.3k
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$4.2k

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$0.35 price variant

Cover art inspired by Lone Ranger #88 (1955)

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