All Star Western #85

In "The Trigger Trio!", a besotted town clerk named Adam Twilby, inspired by the swagger of outlaw hunter Walt Trigger, dons a twin's outfit and tries to prove he’s cut out for the job—only to accidentally unleash a wasp’s nest and end up in a borax bin with his idol. When a desperate rescue unfolds, it’s not just one sheriff who swings into action, but three—two blinded by dust and one very surprised town clerk. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1955 western tale delivers a riotous, dust-choked showdown where identity, ego, and a well-timed borax shower collide.

In "The Invisible Mantle of Chief Flaming Hair," the Wandering Warrior uncovers the truth behind a legendary chief’s seemingly supernatural shield. Using only a lodestone and oil, the red-haired leader tricks his enemies—until the warrior’s sharp eye and steady hand reveal the deception.

In "Surrender of Dan Foley!" from All Star Western #85, Lt. Foley and his men race to save an emigrant wagon train under attack by Comanches, tracking the trail through the night. With a bold plan in motion, Foley makes a shocking move—surrendering to the enemy in a desperate gamble to draw help from the cavalry.

In "Black Lightning's Secret!" from All Star Western #85 (1955), schoolteacher John Tane races to save his sheriff father from the Pincers Gang, only to find his legendary horse, Black Lightning, refuses to answer his call—spooked by the outlaws lurking in the woods. With time running out, John Tane sheds his quiet disguise, transforms into the masked vigilante JT, and springs into action, using the schoolhouse roof as his launchpad. The story unfolds with tight pacing and frontier grit, as JT leads the gang into town, culminating in a dramatic showdown where Black Lightning finally answers his rider’s call.