The character first appeared in as an anonymous serial in the British boys' paper Wizard Magazine , published by D.C. Thomson.
Six-Gun Gorilla is a character originally created for British pulp magazines in the late 1930s that has since evolved into a versatile public-domain icon. Most recently, it has been reimagined as a metatextual sci-fi western. The character consistently centers on a massive, revolver-wielding gorilla seeking vengeance or navigating a hostile frontier. 1. Historical Origins (1939)
A gorilla named O'Neil is kidnapped from Africa and sold to a Colorado prospector, Bart Masters.
In the original pulp ending, O'Neil dies immediately after killing his nemesis, Tutt Strawhan. 2. Modern Reimagining (2013)
In 2013, writer Simon Spurrier and artist Jeff Stokely revived the character for , transforming the pulp premise into a complex sci-fi epic.
After Masters is murdered by the "Strawhan Gang," O'Neil—who had been taught to shoot by his owner—sets out on a "vengeance trail" to hunt down the killers.
Six-Gun Gorilla by Si Spurrier – Parts 1-4 of 6 (spoilers)
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The character first appeared in as an anonymous serial in the British boys' paper Wizard Magazine , published by D.C. Thomson.
Six-Gun Gorilla is a character originally created for British pulp magazines in the late 1930s that has since evolved into a versatile public-domain icon. Most recently, it has been reimagined as a metatextual sci-fi western. The character consistently centers on a massive, revolver-wielding gorilla seeking vengeance or navigating a hostile frontier. 1. Historical Origins (1939) Six Gun Gorilla
A gorilla named O'Neil is kidnapped from Africa and sold to a Colorado prospector, Bart Masters. The character first appeared in as an anonymous
In the original pulp ending, O'Neil dies immediately after killing his nemesis, Tutt Strawhan. 2. Modern Reimagining (2013) Most recently, it has been reimagined as a
In 2013, writer Simon Spurrier and artist Jeff Stokely revived the character for , transforming the pulp premise into a complex sci-fi epic.
After Masters is murdered by the "Strawhan Gang," O'Neil—who had been taught to shoot by his owner—sets out on a "vengeance trail" to hunt down the killers.
Six-Gun Gorilla by Si Spurrier – Parts 1-4 of 6 (spoilers)