Blaze Carson #5

In "Murder by the Wrong Man!" from Blaze Carson #5 (1949), Tumbleweed’s suspicion falls on Jensen when cattle rustling hits Red Dog, but Blaze Carson uncovers the truth: the real ringleader is Tom, who manipulated the situation to frame Jensen. As Tom flees Blaze’s pursuit, his escape ends in a brutal accident when he’s trampled by a stampeding herd.

In "The Great Impersonation!" from Blaze Carson #5 (1949), Tex steps in to save Howard after a deadly desert encounter, only to find himself drawn into Howard’s campaign against the rival Davis. Taking on Howard’s identity to level the playing field, Tex navigates political tensions and growing danger—until Davis captures Howard’s father, forcing Tex to reveal the truth and ride to the rescue.

In "The Menace in the Past!" from Blaze Carson #5 (1949), Johnny finds himself entangled with two men who turn out to be bank robbers—men he helps hold horses for, only to see them killed. To steer Johnny away from a life of crime, Blaze Carson spins a tale from his own past, recounting how he once stood by a partner named Keno Forbes before turning against him. When Johnny is convinced, Blaze admits to Tumbleweed that the whole story was a fabrication.