All Star Western #79

In "The Secret Trail to Johnny Thunder!" from All Star Western #79, when Johnny Thunder crashes through a skylight during a showdown with a gang, his secret identity as schoolteacher John Tane is nearly exposed—especially when he’s forced to buy new clothes. Now on the run from the gang who’ve seen him in his true form, John must ride Black Lightning into the river to reemerge as the masked outlaw, keeping his double life intact.

In "Terror of the Thunder Birds!" from All Star Western #79 (1954), Strong Bow ventures into a valley terrorized by mysterious black-winged raiders who strike with the sound of thunder. When the locals flee in fear, Strong Bow climbs treacherous peaks to uncover the source of the noise—ancient drums hidden in hollow caves—and discovers the truth behind the myth. Armed with a pair of wings and a clear purpose, he takes to the sky to confront the invaders, turning their weapon of fear into their downfall.

In "The Sun-Dance of the Crow Indians!" from All Star Western #79, a haunting tale of resilience unfolds as the oppressed Crow people find strength through a vision from the Moon-Maiden and her Seven Stars. Guided by ancient ritual, they perform the Sun-Dance, a sacred act of endurance and hope, to summon the courage to fight back.

In "The Vanishing Sheriff!" from All Star Western #79 (1954), when the town’s fake sheriff, Walt, abandons his post after failing to stop bandit raids, the townspeople are left with no choice but to appoint Wayne—the real fighting twin—as the new sheriff. As Wayne takes up the badge, he’s captured by the outlaws, setting off a tense rescue that leads him and his brother through a blazing forest and across a treacherous canyon, where they must face a grizzly bear before finally confronting the gang.