Speedy does not use a gun but he is considered one of the deadliest of men. In Speedy's Mare, Speedy is lured across the Mexican border to be killed. In His Fight for Freedom, Leon Porfilo is wanted for numerous crimes, many of which he did not commit. "Peter Blue" has a reputation as a fast gun but with his right arm no longer functioning, his days may be numbered.

Max Brand® is the name by which American author Frederick Faust is best known and loved. He is the widely acclaimed author of stories and novels in every genre, and the creator of Destry, Dr. Kildare™, and many other beloved fictional characters. Born in Seattle in 1892 and orphaned early, he grew up in rural California. Eighty motion pictures have been based on his work, which is roughly the equivalent of 530 books. He abandoned his career at 51 to become a war correspondent in World War II and was killed while serving in Italy.