Bullseye #3 (December 1954, Mainline/Charlton) — GD 2.0
“Devil Bird” — Jack Kirby’s Western Explodes with Atomic-Age Energy
A standout entry in Bullseye’s short-lived but legendary run — one of the four titles launched by Mainline Comics, the independent venture co-founded by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon in 1954. With Kirby’s dynamic layouts and cinematic staging, this issue reads like a proto–Silver Age western, blending mythic heroism and pulp grit in a way only Kirby could deliver.
Cover: Jack Kirby — Bullseye bound to a target post as arrows and tomahawks fly. A quintessential “Kirby under pressure” composition, with explosive motion and expressive anatomy.
Stories Include:
“Devil Bird” — Art by Jack Kirby. Bullseye faces an enemy who commands a terrifying bird of prey — rendered with the kind of kinetic power that made Kirby’s work unmistakable.
“On Target” (2-page origin story) — Art by Jack Kirby & John Prentice. A compact re-telling of Bullseye’s early life, laying out his skills, sense of justice, and signature target symbol.
“Ghosts of Dead Center” — Art by Jack Kirby. A supernatural Western tale that foreshadows the kind of eerie moral storytelling Kirby would later bring to Tales of Suspense and Challengers of the Unknown.
“The Adventures of Sheriff Shorty” — Art by Leonard Starr. A lighter backup strip that contrasts well with the dramatic main stories.
Text Features: “Tough” and “Showdown!” (1-page prose shorts).
GD (2.0) — Structurally complete, with cover and centerfold firmly attached. Noticeable edge wear, spine stress, and a few small tears, with mild soiling to back cover. Corner creases and surface wear consistent with handling. Colors remain bright for the grade, with full cover appeal intact. Interior pages cream to tan, supple and complete.
Bullseye #3 (December 1954, Mainline/Charlton) — GD 2.0
“Devil Bird” — Jack Kirby’s Western Explodes with Atomic-Age Energy
A standout entry in Bullseye’s short-lived but legendary run — one of the four titles launched by Mainline Comics, the independent venture co-founded by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon in 1954. With Kirby’s dynamic layouts and cinematic staging, this issue reads like a proto–Silver Age western, blending mythic heroism and pulp grit in a way only Kirby could deliver.
Cover: Jack Kirby — Bullseye bound to a target post as arrows and tomahawks fly. A quintessential “Kirby under pressure” composition, with explosive motion and expressive anatomy.
Stories Include:
“Devil Bird” — Art by Jack Kirby. Bullseye faces an enemy who commands a terrifying bird of prey — rendered with the kind of kinetic power that made Kirby’s work unmistakable.
“On Target” (2-page origin story) — Art by Jack Kirby & John Prentice. A compact re-telling of Bullseye’s early life, laying out his skills, sense of justice, and signature target symbol.
“Ghosts of Dead Center” — Art by Jack Kirby. A supernatural Western tale that foreshadows the kind of eerie moral storytelling Kirby would later bring to Tales of Suspense and Challengers of the Unknown.
“The Adventures of Sheriff Shorty” — Art by Leonard Starr. A lighter backup strip that contrasts well with the dramatic main stories.
Text Features: “Tough” and “Showdown!” (1-page prose shorts).
GD (2.0) — Structurally complete, with cover and centerfold firmly attached. Noticeable edge wear, spine stress, and a few small tears, with mild soiling to back cover. Corner creases and surface wear consistent with handling. Colors remain bright for the grade, with full cover appeal intact. Interior pages cream to tan, supple and complete.
