All Star Western #94
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Code of the Trigger Twins!", Johnny Thunder finds an unexpected partner in Swift Deer, who adopts him for a day at the fair—only to turn their clumsy relay races into a high-stakes showdown when bank robbers strike. With their ankles handcuffed together, the duo rides Lightning into the fray, proving that teamwork and grit can outshoot any outlaw. Written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated by Gil Kane, with cover art by Gil Kane and Joe Giella, this 1957 adventure blends frontier fun with a touch of western justice.
In "Code of the Trigger Twins!" from All Star Western #94, Sheriff Walt’s tough talk about upholding the law is put to the test when storekeeper Wayne is kidnapped. Forced to confront the bandits with Wayne held as a shield, Walt’s calm resolve is tested in a tense showdown that leaves the kids both shocked and awed. When the dust settles, the captured outlaws are paraded through town—proof that justice, even in the harshest frontier, can still be served.
In the rugged Pacific Northwest, Strong Bow faces a chilling prophecy from the new shaman Flaming Spear—death by buffalo trampling and flood—yet refuses to accept fate. With a daring arrow-ladder and a leap onto a king salmon, he escapes the canyon and undertakes a perilous rope-swing and ski ride across the snow-laden peaks to reach the Salish. As tensions rise, Strong Bow must prove the prophecy was a trap before war divides the tribes.
In "Warhorse of the Fighting Fifth!", Blaze, Foley’s retired favorite mount, can’t shake the feeling that something’s wrong when his master doesn’t return on his new horse. Leaving the safety of the pasture behind, Blaze tracks Foley to a canyon where both man and beast lie injured, then drags Foley to safety through treacherous terrain. With the Cheyenne closing in, Blaze races through their camp to sound the alarm, proving once again that loyalty and courage aren’t just for men.
In "Johnny Thunder's Indian Son!" from All Star Western #94, Johnny Thunder finds himself unexpectedly paired with Swift Deer for a day of frontier father-son contests—though neither man is actually a father. From clumsy races with handcuffed ankles to a sudden bank robbery, the duo’s unlikely bond turns into a thrilling ride as they charge into danger on Lightning, proving that teamwork makes the best team.
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Reprinted in Tomahawk #25 (1957), The Hundred Comic Monthly #13 (1957), Seriemagasinet #12/1958 (1958), Seriemagasinet #2/1959 (1959), Trigger Twins #1 (1973), Tomajauk #240 (1975), Bumper Western Album #75 (1980), Tomajauk #30
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