Writers: Eric Freiwald and Robert Schaefer (1957-58); Paul S. Newman; Leo Dorfman; this data from Alberto Becattini (December 2010).
Feature continues in Gunsmoke (Western, 1969 series).
The 5 Gunsmoke issues of Four Color (Dell, 1942 series), #679, 720, 769, 797, and 844, were considered by Dell to be the first 5 issues of this series.