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Two-Gun Kid

The Two-Gun Kid is the shared alias of two Western characters in Marvel Comics publications. The original incarnation, Clay Harder, was a proficient gunslinger and vigilante who debuted in Two-Gun Kid #1 (cover-dated March 1948, published by Timely Comics, Marvel's predecessor), where he arrived in Sundown, Arizona, to confront corrupt town boss Brett Dawson.^[1] The second version, Matt Hawk, was a Harvard-educated lawyer turned Old West crimefighter who first appeared in Two-Gun Kid #60 (November 1962), adopting the alias after being inspired by dime novels about the original character and honing his marksmanship skills.^[2] Clay Harder, illustrated by Syd Shores in his debut story (writer unknown), operated as a wandering hero in the late 19th-century American West, using his dual Colt .45 pistols to battle outlaws, bandits, and injustice while riding his horse Cyclone.^[3] His adventures, published in the Two-Gun Kid anthology series through issue #59 (ending in 1957), emphasized classic Western tropes such as showdowns and frontier justice, establishing him as Marvel's second ongoing Western protagonist after the Masked Raider.^[4] The series continued from issue #11 in 1953, shifting focus with the introduction of Matt Hawk in #60.^[5] Matt Hawk (born Matthew Liebowicz, later legally changing his name), created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, originated as a Jewish attorney from Boston who traveled west in the 1870s seeking revenge for his family's murder by the vampire Deacon Frost. After adopting the Two-Gun Kid persona—with no superhuman powers but exceptional expertise in gunfighting, boxing, and horsemanship—he protected the innocent in the Old West. In 1873, during a battle with Kang the Conqueror, he aided the Avengers and was transported to the modern era.^[6] In contemporary Marvel continuity (Earth-616), Hawk served as a reserve member of the Avengers and participated in events such as Civil War as a licensed hero. Standing 5'11" with white hair and blue eyes, he weighs 145 pounds and maintains a secret identity while bridging Western heritage with superheroics.^[6]

Publication History

Original Series and Early Development

The Two-Gun Kid comic series debuted with issue #1 in March 1948, published by Timely Comics as part of their expansion into Western genres following World War II.^[7] The lead character, Clay Harder, was introduced as a proficient gunslinger and vigilante who arrived in Sundown, Arizona, to confront the corrupt town boss Brett Dawson, using his dual pistols in classic Western showdowns; the story was illustrated by Syd Shores with inks by Vince Alasia, though the writer remains uncredited in historical records.^[3] Supporting elements included Harder's loyal horse, Cyclone, which aided in his escapes and pursuits across various standalone adventures emphasizing moral dilemmas, gunfights, and frontier lawlessness without superhero tropes.^[3] The initial run produced 10 issues through November 1949, featuring self-contained tales of Harder's exploits against outlaws, corrupt sheriffs, and bandits in the American West, often highlighting themes of honor and redemption.^[8] Publication halted amid Timely's broader shifts in genre focus, but the title resumed numbering with issue #11 in July 1953 under the rebranded Atlas Comics imprint, reflecting Martin Goodman's evolving company structure amid the post-war comic market.^[7] This revival extended the series to a total of 59 issues by September 1959, maintaining the anthology format with Western adventures centered on Harder, though occasional backup features like Blaze Carson stories appeared in early issues.^[9] Key creative contributions during the 1950s Atlas era included artwork by John Severin, whose detailed, dynamic panels brought gritty realism to gunplay and landscapes in issues such as #38 (1957) and #50 (1959).^[10] Stan Lee began scripting stories in the mid-1950s, infusing narratives with heightened drama, as seen in tales like "My Gun for Hire!" in #51, where Harder confronts a posse mistaking him for an outlaw.^[11] These stories avoided supernatural elements, focusing instead on historical Western tropes like stagecoach robberies and range wars, with Harder's recurring backstory involving revenge for his father's death at the hands of outlaws, driving his vigilantism.^[12] The series concluded with issue #59 in 1959, coinciding with a broader decline in Western comic popularity as television saturated the genre with shows like Gunsmoke and Bonanza, reducing demand for print adventures.^[7] The implementation of the Comics Code Authority in 1954 had minimal direct impact on the title's content, which complied with restrictions on violence and authority figures, but overall sales pressures led to its suspension until a 1960s revival featuring a new protagonist, Matt Hawk.^[13]

Revivals and Crossovers

Following the cancellation of the original series in 1959, the Two-Gun Kid title was revived in 1962 with issue #60, introducing attorney Matt Hawk as the new protagonist in place of Clay Harder, marking a shift to post-Civil War-era stories set in the 1870s that incorporated masked hero elements amid Marvel's burgeoning superhero era. This issue retconned the previous Two-Gun Kid, Clay Harder, as a fictional dime novel hero whose stories inspired Hawk to adopt the alias. Created by writer Stan Lee and penciler Jack Kirby, with inks by Dick Ayers, Hawk's debut emphasized his dual life as a lawyer by day and vigilante by night, training under a gunslinger mentor to combat injustice in Tombstone, Texas. This relaunch built on the title's foundational longevity from Harder's original run while adapting to contemporary comic trends.^[14]^[7] The series gained momentum in the 1970s, resuming with issue #100 in September 1971 and continuing through #137 in 1977, focusing on Hawk's adventures defending his town against outlaws and incorporating team-ups with fellow Western icons like Kid Colt and the Rawhide Kid, as seen in reprints and crossovers in anthologies such as Mighty Marvel Western #44-45. Key contributors included Larry Lieber, Stan Lee's brother, who scripted and penciled multiple issues starting in the mid-1960s, blending legal drama with high-stakes gunfights. These stories highlighted historical Western tropes, such as frontier justice and bandit raids, while occasionally teasing integrations into Marvel's broader shared universe through time-displaced elements.^[15]^[16] Appearances tapered in the 1980s and 1990s to limited anthology features, including reprints in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action and original tales in Marvel Westerns, where Hawk confronted classic adversaries amid declining interest in the genre. The character reemerged in 2012's five-issue miniseries Six Guns, written by Andy Diggle and illustrated by Davide Gianfelice, reimagining Hawk as a resurrected 19th-century gunslinger partnering with Tarantula and other Western legends in a gritty modern mercenary operation against a rogue military faction in San Diablo. This series emphasized historical authenticity in its Western roots while thrusting the hero into contemporary action.^[17] Crossovers persisted into the 21st century, with Hawk briefly allying with the Avengers in time-travel narratives like Avengers Forever (1998-1999), where he joined Kid Colt, Rawhide Kid, and others against Kang the Conqueror, and receiving honorary status in later arcs such as Avengers #142-143 (1976). More recent integrations include mentions in time-travel stories in Avengers Forever (2021-2022) and a crossover in Daredevil #215 (1985, with echoes in 2022 volumes), underscoring his enduring role in Marvel's multiversal expansions. Modern creators, including Diggle, have leaned into Western archetypes like moral ambiguity and shootouts to bridge historical settings with superhero dynamics.

Fictional Character Biography

Clay Harder

Clay Harder, the original incarnation of the Two-Gun Kid, debuted in Two-Gun Kid #1 (March 1948), published by Timely Comics, the predecessor to Marvel Comics. Created by an unknown writer with art by Syd Shores, Harder was portrayed as a classic Western hero roaming the American frontier in the late 19th century. His formal origin was detailed in Two-Gun Kid #41 (April 1958), written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Joe Maneely. In this story, Clay returns to his hometown of Sundown, Arizona, after years away, only to find his father, Seth Harder, embroiled in a dispute with the ruthless rancher Bull Yaeger over their family ranch. Yaeger murders Seth and claims self-defense, but Clay, having honed his shooting skills in his absence, confronts the killer. Demonstrating superior marksmanship by disarming Yaeger's henchmen without fatalities, Clay then physically subdues Yaeger in a brawl, forcing a confession before turning him over to the sheriff. Inspired by his dual proficiency with revolvers, Clay adopts the moniker "Two-Gun Kid" and vows to roam the West, aiding the innocent against injustice.^[18] As the Two-Gun Kid, Harder embarked on numerous adventures across the American West, typically involving showdowns with outlaws, corrupt landowners, and bandit gangs threatening frontier towns. His tales, often serialized in the Two-Gun Kid anthology, emphasized themes of moral justice and the triumph of the righteous over greed and violence, reflecting post-World War II Western tropes. Representative exploits include battling opium smugglers inciting conflicts with Native American tribes in Two-Gun Kid #14 (January 1953), where he exposes white traders' schemes to provoke a "murderous rampage" for profit, and defending nesters from range wars in various issues, such as aiding homesteaders against cattle barons in Sundown. Harder occasionally encountered figures like the sheriff of Brinstone or rancher Jess King, using his quick draw to resolve disputes non-lethally when possible. No consistent human sidekick appeared in his stories, though his loyal horse, Cyclone, frequently assisted in pursuits and escapes. These narratives portrayed Native American conflicts in line with mid-20th-century comic depictions, often as manipulated victims of white opportunists rather than inherent antagonists.^[19]^[3] Harder's character was defined by his idealistic commitment to law and order, even as a wandering gunslinger outside formal authority. A skilled marksman renowned for his ambidextrous quick draw, he relied on horsemanship, physical prowess, and strategic non-lethal tactics rather than superhuman abilities. Unlike many Western protagonists, he incorporated musical elements, occasionally depicted as a singing cowboy who strummed a guitar during lulls in action, adding a lighthearted flair to his heroic persona. His stories avoided personal vendettas beyond initial triggers like his father's death, focusing instead on broader frontier heroism.^[12] The Two-Gun Kid's adventures as Clay Harder concluded with Two-Gun Kid #59 (April 1961). In Two-Gun Kid #60 (November 1962), Clay Harder was retconned into a fictional character from dime novels that inspired the second Two-Gun Kid, Matt Hawk, with earlier tales retroactively attributed to those stories. Harder's exploits thus became self-contained within the original Timely/Atlas era as inspirational fiction in Marvel continuity.^[20]

Matt Hawk

Matt Hawk (born Matthew Leibowitz) was a Harvard-educated Jewish lawyer from Boston who, in the 1870s following the American Civil War, moved west to Tombstone, Texas. Inspired by dime novels about the original Two-Gun Kid (Clay Harder), he trained in marksmanship and gunfighting under the aging gunslinger Ben Dancer. When Dancer was ambushed by the gang of outlaw Clem Carter, Leibowitz donned a mask and intervened as the Two-Gun Kid for the first time, defeating the gang and adopting the identity full-time to protect the innocent. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Two-Gun Kid #60 (November 1962).^[6]^[14] Hawk's adventures as the Two-Gun Kid focused on frontier justice in the post-war American West, spanning into the 1880s. He pursued notorious villains such as the Apache Kid in tales of revenge and redemption, often clashing with bandits and corrupt officials in remote towns like Tombstone. Riding his horse Thunder, Hawk frequently allied with other Marvel Western heroes, including Kid Colt and the Rawhide Kid, forming temporary partnerships to combat larger threats like gang wars and territorial disputes. He was assisted by his sidekick, the young brawler "Boom Boom" Brown. In the 1995 miniseries Sunset Riders, Hawk was retconned as Jewish, with his birth name confirmed as Matthew Leibowitz. These standalone stories emphasized themes of honor and retribution, establishing Hawk as a symbol of unyielding justice amid the lawless expansion of the American Southwest.^[7] In 1873, Hawk was transported to the 20th century by the time-traveling conqueror Kang the Conqueror, where he briefly joined the Avengers and fought alongside modern heroes against threats like the Corruptor (Avengers #142–144, 1975). He was returned to his own time but later, in 2004, was again brought to the present by She-Hulk (She-Hulk vol. 2 #3). Hawk faked his death in some accounts to form the Sunset Riders team, dying in 1885 in an alternate telling (Blaze of Glory #2, 2000), while The Marvels Project (2009–2010) depicts him aging and dying in 1939 in New York, recounting his life to future hero Thomas Halloway (the Angel) as the Golden Age Human Torch is created. Revived in modern continuity, Hawk became a bounty hunter, clashed with villains like Venom and Bullseye, participated in events such as Civil War, and led the Arizona-based superhero team Desert Stars as part of the 50-State Initiative (Avengers: The Initiative #16, 2007). He was married to Nancy Carter, with whom he had a daughter in one timeline (both deceased), and maintained a strict code of honor, exceptional marksmanship, and aversion to harming innocents.^[21]

Powers and Abilities

Skills and Equipment

The Two-Gun Kid, in both its iterations as Clay Harder and Matt Hawk, possesses no superhuman powers or enhancements, operating as a peak human gunslinger who relies on exceptional skill, wits, and precision to combat injustice in the Old West.^[22] This emphasis on authentic Western prowess underscores the character's grounded heroism, devoid of supernatural elements and focused on realistic frontier capabilities.^[7] Both versions excel in marksmanship, wielding twin revolvers for rapid quick-draws and accurate fire, with skills developed through rigorous self-training and mentorship in the harsh Western environment. Clay Harder demonstrates unerring aim, often resolving conflicts with precise shots while avoiding unnecessary violence.^[7] Matt Hawk, similarly, masters gun handling under the guidance of his adoptive father Ben Dancer, achieving proficiency in coordinated dual-wielding by his early twenties.^[22] These abilities extend to trick shots and fan-firing techniques, honed via practical frontier experience rather than formal instruction.^[22] In close-quarters combat, the Two-Gun Kid is proficient in hand-to-hand fighting, including boxing techniques learned from paternal training, alongside expert horseback riding essential for pursuit and evasion across rugged terrain.^[22] Survival tactics suited to the Old West, such as tracking and wilderness navigation, further bolster these non-superhuman proficiencies.^[7] Equipment is minimal and era-appropriate: dual Colt revolvers serve as primary weapons, complemented by a black domino mask for anonymity in Matt Hawk's vigilante identity, a leather vest for protection, spurs for mounted mobility, and a lasso for restraining foes.^[23] Clay Harder's steed, Cyclone, aids in his roving adventures, while Hawk's riding expertise implies similar reliance on a horse companion.^[7] Distinctions between the incarnations arise from their backgrounds: Clay Harder's youthful vigilante origins emphasize raw frontier adaptability, whereas Matt Hawk's prior career as a Harvard-educated lawyer in Tombstone, Texas, integrates deductive reasoning and legal acumen into his tactical approach, enhancing his ability to outmaneuver outlaws through strategy. Hawk's post-Civil War experiences further refine his combat tactics, blending legal insight with honed marksmanship for a more calculated style of justice.^[12]^[23]

Limitations

The Two-Gun Kid characters, both Clay Harder and Matt Hawk, are depicted as ordinary mortals without superhuman abilities, making them highly susceptible to physical injury, fatigue, and death in their perilous Western environments. Lacking regenerative powers or enhanced durability, they rely solely on human resilience, as evidenced by instances where Matt Hawk was hospitalized following intense confrontations and nearly killed by superhuman adversaries like the vampire Deacon Frost.^[22] Similarly, Clay Harder's adventures highlight his vulnerability in gunfights and ambushes, where survival depends on skill rather than invulnerability.^[7] Set primarily in the 19th century, the characters face era-bound challenges that amplify their risks, including the absence of modern medicine, advanced weaponry, or communication, leaving them exposed to diseases, wounds from primitive firearms, and sudden attacks without recourse to contemporary support systems. Clay Harder's stories, originating in the late 1800s narrative framework, underscore this historical realism, with his reliance on a horse named Cyclone for mobility exemplifying the technological limitations of the Old West. Matt Hawk, after being transported to the modern era via time travel, encounters additional disorientation from adapting to futuristic elements, though his core vulnerabilities persist in high-stakes battles against enhanced foes.^[24]^[7] Psychologically, both iterations grapple with internal conflicts stemming from strict moral codes that prohibit unnecessary violence, often leading to hesitation or ethical dilemmas in violent confrontations. As masked wanderers—Matt Hawk balancing his lawyer identity with vigilantism—they endure isolation, fostering emotional strain and a nomadic existence that limits lasting alliances. Matt Hawk's time-displacement exacerbates this, causing identity crises as he navigates the modern Marvel Universe, including reluctance to join large-scale conflicts like the Civil War due to his principled stance on justice.^[22]^[3]^[7] Narrative constraints in the early stories reflect the conventions of mid-20th-century Western comics, featuring dated tropes such as the transformation of a "weakling" into a hero and multiple conflicting origins without strong continuity, which were later addressed in revivals. Matt Hawk, as a lawyer thrust into gunfighting, demonstrates inexperience through early missteps in his transition from legal practice to frontier justice. These elements distinguish the Two-Gun Kid from superheroes, emphasizing human frailties over empowered invincibility.^[7]

Reception and Legacy

Critical Reception

The early issues of Two-Gun Kid in the 1940s and 1950s were praised for their dynamic artwork, particularly by artist John Severin, whose intense and versatile style contributed to the series' appeal during the postwar Western genre boom.^[25] Stories were noted for their fast-paced action and straightforward adventures, aligning with the era's demand for escapist cowboy tales amid shifting public tastes away from superheroes.^[7] After issue #59 (April 1961), the series went on a short hiatus before being revived in issue #60 (November 1962) with the introduction of the new Two-Gun Kid, Matt Hawk.^[26] The 1960s revival, spearheaded by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby starting with issue #60, received acclaim for infusing the Western format with Marvel's signature dramatic flair and superhero elements, such as the masked identity of the new Two-Gun Kid, Matt Hawk.^[7] This run was lauded for its energetic storytelling and Kirby's bold visuals, which blended frontier justice with the emerging shared universe style, though some critics pointed to the abrupt replacement of the original character, Clay Harder, as a jarring shift driven by genre trends rather than narrative continuity.^[27] Lee's breezy dialogue kept narratives brisk, even if plots remained basic by later standards.^[28] Modern assessments of the 2012 Six Guns miniseries, written by Andy Diggle with art by Davide Gianfelice, have been mixed, praising its gritty, contemporary reimagining of Two-Gun Kid alongside other Marvel Western heroes in a hard-boiled tale of outlaws and bikers, but critiquing underdeveloped character ties like the Tarantula connection and reliance on plot over backstory.^[29] Overall, the series is often viewed as a "forgotten gem" in Marvel's Western catalog, with editor Tom Brevoort highlighting its quaint charm and historical significance in personal retrospectives, though noting the genre's faded popularity contributed to its niche status.^[28] In comics studies, Two-Gun Kid is examined for its evolution from a pulp-style hero in standalone Westerns to a player in Marvel's interconnected universe, reflecting broader industry shifts.^[7]

Cultural Impact

The Two-Gun Kid played a significant role in sustaining Marvel Comics' Western genre during the postwar era, serving as a staple alongside titles like Kid Colt Outlaw and Rawhide Kid to maintain the publisher's diversification amid declining superhero popularity.^[30] This enduring presence facilitated team-ups and crossovers, such as the character's integration into broader Marvel narratives through time-travel stories where he allied with the Avengers against threats like Kang the Conqueror in the Old West.^[31] The 1962 revival by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby reimagined the character with superhero elements like a secret identity, bridging the Western line to Marvel's emerging superhero era and enabling revivals that connected historical heroes to contemporary events.^[7] As one of Marvel's longest-running titles, the Two-Gun Kid series spanned from March 1948 to April 1977, encompassing 137 issues and symbolizing the publisher's roots in Timely Comics before the 1961 launch of the Fantastic Four.^[32] This extended run underscored Marvel's commitment to Westerns as a foundational genre, with the character appearing in anthologies and specials that preserved its legacy into the late 20th century.^[4] The character's fan legacy persists in collector communities, where high-grade copies of Two-Gun Kid #1 (1948) command values exceeding $10,000 at auction, reflecting sustained interest in Golden Age Western keys.^[33] Discussions among enthusiasts often highlight the potential for MCU adaptations as a period-piece hero, envisioning Western ensembles that could expand Marvel's historical storytelling.^[34] In pop culture, the Two-Gun Kid is recognized in histories of Western comics as a Timely Comics staple, embodying the generic heroic gunslinger archetype that influenced B-Western films and TV of the 1950s.^[12] The evolution of Matt Hawk's character includes a later retcon (circa 2000s) revealing his birth name as Matthew Liebowicz, introducing Jewish heritage that 21st-century analyses interpret as subtle representation amid the genre's typically homogeneous portrayals in 1960s comics.^[35]

Other Versions

Alternate Realities

In alternate realities, the Two-Gun Kid has appeared in parodic and horror-themed variants that diverge significantly from his Earth-616 incarnation as a historical Western gunslinger. One notable parody occurs in the humor series Not Brand Echh #1 (1967), where the character is reimagined as the "Too-Gone Kid," a bumbling masked gunslinger named Madd Hogg who, alongside his sidekick Bum-Bum, engages in slapstick chases against other parodied Western heroes like the Rawhead Kid and Kid Cold in a satirical take on Marvel's cowboy titles. This Earth-665 version amplifies comedic elements, portraying the Kid as comically inept rather than heroic, with exaggerated Western tropes for humorous effect.^[36] Another variant emerges in the zombie-infested Earth-483, featured in Marvel Zombies 5 #1 (2010), where the original Two-Gun Kid, Clay Harder, is resurrected as an undead gunslinger alongside other zombie Western characters such as the Rawhide Kid. In this reality, the plague turns the hero into a mindless, flesh-hungry monster terrorizing a post-apocalyptic Old West, stripped of his moral code and justice-driven persona in favor of horror-driven savagery. This depiction heightens the character's violent traits within a superhero horror framework, contrasting the grounded historical adventures of the main continuity.^[37]^[38]

Modern Adaptations

The Two-Gun Kid has not been adapted into major film or television productions as of November 2025. Discussions among fans have proposed the character for a potential Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ special in a Western format, inspired by the genre elements in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), though no official development has been confirmed. In video games, the character appears as a playable figure in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (2017), unlocked via the "One-Gun Kid" side mission in the Old West region of the game's open world. Two-Gun Kid employs quick-draw mechanics with dual revolvers, emphasizing his gunslinger skills in LEGO's humorous, brick-built style.^[39] His inclusion draws from comic crossovers where he aids the Avengers against modern threats, adapting his abilities for multiplayer combat.^[40] Merchandise featuring Two-Gun Kid includes a Super Rare miniature in the Marvel HeroClix Avengers set (2007), depicting Matt Hawk in his masked attire with dual pistols for use in strategic tabletop battles. This figure highlights his marksmanship traits, with stats supporting ranged attacks and mobility.^[41] In 2024, What If...? Season 3, Episode 6 ("What If... 1872?") featured an alternate timeline story involving Marvel's Western heroes, providing animated exploration of the genre though not directly including the Two-Gun Kid.^[42]

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