History:(Gunsmoke Western I#33/3 (fb) - BTS) - It was said that the outlaw the .44 Kid once outdrew a 12-man posse who were pursuing him in Yuma. News of the .44 Kid's exploits impressed the young man Tom Nesbitt.
THE .44 KID
Real Name: Unrevealed
Identity/Class: Human (Old
West Era)
Occupation: Outlaw
Group Membership: None
Affiliations: None
Enemies: Clay Nesbitt, Mrs. Nesbitt, Tom Nesbitt
Known Relatives: None
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: Mobile in the American west
First Appearance: Gunsmoke Western I#33 (February, 1956)
Powers/Abilities: The .44 Kid was a noted gunman who carried two .44 caliber pistols. He was said to be an excellent shooter but his aim could be thrown off by nerves.
Height: Unrevealed
(approximately 6'3")
Weight: Unrevealed (approximately 200 lbs.)
Eyes: Dark brown
Hair: Light brown
History:
(Gunsmoke Western I#33/3 (fb) - BTS) - It was said that the outlaw the
.44 Kid once outdrew a 12-man posse who were pursuing him in Yuma. News
of the .44 Kid's exploits impressed the young man Tom Nesbitt.
(Gunsmoke Western I#33/3) - Escaping from a posse, the .44 Kid fled to the Nesbitt farm to hide from the law. Holding his gun on the Nesbitt family, he threatened to shoot them unless they followed his orders. Starstruck at seeing the .44 Kid, Tom Nesbitt wanted to know if the stories he heard about him were true but the .44 Kid had no interest in indulging his young fan. The .44 Kid ordered Mrs. Nesbitt to cook him a meal but she refused to serve a killer. The .44 Kid became angry and started to threaten her. When Tom told the .44 Kid to leave his mother alone, the .44 Kid shot him in his right arm.
Outraged, Clay Nesbitt stalked toward the .44 Kid, telling him he'd better stop him with one bullet or otherwise he'd get him. Frightened by Clay's courage, the .44 Kid fired one of his guns at Clay but due to his nerves, he missed. Clay reached the .44 Kid and punched him. Noise of the gunshots brought the sheriff, who was impressed to see Clay had beaten the .44 Kid. The sheriff arrested the outlaw.
Comments: Created by an unidentified writer and George Tuska.
This profile was completed 06/16/2025 but its publication was delayed, as it was intended for the Appendix's 25th anniversary celebratory event.
Profile by Prime Eternal.
CLARIFICATIONS:
The .44 Kid should not be confused with:
Clay and his wife were Tom Nesbitt's parents and owned a farm. Tom's mother was particularly concerned about Tom's love of guns but his father hoped Tom would one day outgrow it. When the .44 Kid invaded their farm and held his gun on the Nesbitt family, forcing them to let him hide in their home, he threatened Clay's wife to make him some food. When Tom objected, the .44 Kid shot him in the arm. Outraged at him for wounding his son, Clay attacked the .44 Kid and beat him with his fists, frightening the .44 Kid so much that his shots missed him. Tom was impressed at his father's courage and it helped him decide to give up his guns.
--Gunsmoke Western I#33/3
Tom Nesbitt was a young man who loved guns and admired outlaws such as the .44 Kid. Against his mother's wishes, Tom constantly practiced with his pistol, to the point that he could hit a bird on the wing. When Tom heard the .44 Kid had escaped a posse and was in the area, he was certain the law wouldn't catch him. Much to his surprise, the .44 Kid wound up on the Nesbitt farm and forced the Nesbitt family to hide him. Tom was starstruck and asked the .44 Kid about his exploits but the Kid had no interest in indulging him. When the .44 Kid threatened Mrs. Nesbitt, Tom spoke up but the Kid shot him in the right arm to quiet him. This inspired Clay Nesbitt to rise up and attack the .44 Kid, frightening him so that he missed shooting Clay at close range. Clay defeated the Kid and turned him over to the sheriff. At the same time, having seen what outlaws like the .44 Kid were like, Tom resolved he wouldn't use guns anymore. Tom gave his pistol to the sheriff and asked him to give the firearm to one of his deputies.
--Gunsmoke Western I#33/3
images: (without ads)
Gunsmoke Western I#33/3, page 3, panel 4 (The .44 Kid, main)
Gunsmoke Western I#33/3, page 2 (The .44 Kid, face)
Gunsmoke Western I#33/3, page 1, panel 2 (Clay Nesbitt and wife)
Gunsmoke Western I#33/3, page 1, panel 1 (Tom Nesbitt)
Appearances:
Gunsmoke Western I#33/3 (February, 1956) - unidentified writer, George
Tuska (artist), Stan Lee (editor)
First posted: 09/13/2026
Last updated:
06/16/2025
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