Sunset Carson is the central figure in the conflict. Ace Diamond and Bill Clinker frame him for the murder of young rancher Jim Owens, forcing him to escape with his sidekick Banty McCade. They ride to the Owens ranch to help Jim's sister Molly resist the effort to take over the property.
Sunset Carson returns to his Arizona hometown after hearing that his father has been murdered. He survives an ambush on the way and discovers that his father is alive but falsely accused of killing a Sterling family member. Seeking to end the feud, he challenges Martin Sterling and ultimately joins the Carsons and Sterlings against the gang fueling their conflict. He and Melinda Sterling end up together.
Sunset Carson is a Ranger pursuing a gang of cattle rustlers led by the McKinnon brothers. After his younger brother Steve is murdered, Sunset declares that he intends to avenge him rather than bring the killer to justice, making his pursuit personal.
Sunset Carson has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Signature works include Battling Marshal, Days of Buffalo Bill, Rough Riders of Cheyenne. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
