All Star Western #90

In "The Secret of Silver Lake!" from All Star Western #90, a desperate ruse unfolds when villains trap the real sheriff, Walt Trigger, using a decoy—storekeeper Wayne—lured into the desert. With Walt injured and the only way to swap identities, the brothers plunge into the mysterious Silver Lake. As Wayne returns to town pretending to be injured, he sets a clever trap of his own, scattering empty barrels to outwit the outlaws.

In "The Adventure of the Shrinking Bow," the wandering warrior Strong Bow finds himself tested when his prized bow is shattered during a surprise attack by Pawnee Bear Warriors. Forced to adapt, he strips down the broken weapon, using each piece to outwit his enemies—until he’s left with a toy bow that proves unexpectedly clever. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1956 western frontier tale turns a simple weapon into a symbol of resilience and wit.

In "The Gun-Runner of Elk River!" from All Star Western #90, Lt. Foley faces a delicate dilemma when a homesick trooper, Buckley, threatens to desert—just as the trail leads to Fanchon, a barge operator suspected of smuggling weapons. With Buckley’s sudden flight to the barge and a stack of letters from home in hand, Foley must track his man across the frontier, turning a personal crisis into a high-stakes ambush.

In "The Cowboy Genie!" from All Star Western #90 (1956), schoolmaster John Tane finds himself caught in a whimsical twist when a charity auction grants a glamorous blonde the chance to spend a day with him—only to discover her wishes are more than just playful. With a touch of frontier charm and a dash of magic, JT must navigate a picnic gone wild, a stampede, and a showdown with the Rango Gang—all while keeping his secret identity intact.