Aventura #499

In Aventura #499 (1967), Curly and Pete lead their mares to the summer range with Trigger in tow, seeking shelter in the ghost town once home to their old friend, the hermit prospector Dan. To their surprise, the town has come back to life—revived by a gold mine stock that’s got Dan grinning from ear to ear. But when the pair suspect the company behind the boom is run by swindlers who’ve faked the gold, they’re framed and forced to flee with their herd. As they push on toward the summer range, they discover something real in a forgotten wash—gold that’s not just a rumor. Written by Gaylord Du Bois, this issue blends frontier grit with a quiet mystery, all under a cover by an unknown artist.