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Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #8

Apr 1951 · Magazine Enterprises · 0.10 USD
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In "Crime in Masquerade!", the B-Bar-B Riders face a cunning sabotage when Jim Norton and his crew target their prized herd, hoping to force Mr. Cameron to switch suppliers—threatening the ranch’s livelihood and testing the Riders’ resolve. Written by Carl Memling and illustrated by Bob Powell, this 1951 adventure blends Western grit with a touch of mystery, all brought to life in bold, dynamic art by Powell on both interior and cover.

Contains 4 stories
Crime in Masquerade!
8 pp · Western-Frontier
Bobby BensonAmigo (Bobby's horse)Nick PoydenCelia HolmesTex MasonWindy WalesIrishHarka

In "Crime in Masquerade!", Bobby and his riders head East for a rodeo, only to find themselves outmaneuvered when Nick Poyden and his gang disguise themselves as Bobby’s own crew to pull off a daring robbery at the box office. The twist of identities and the clash of frontier grit and deception make for a tense, clever Western tale.

Loco Steers!
8 pp · Western-Frontier
Bobby BensonMr. CameronTex MasonJim NortonWindy WalesIrishHarka

In "Loco Steers!", Jim Norton and his crew try to sabotage the B-Bar-B herd to steer Mr. Cameron away from his usual purchases and into their hands. With the rodeo approaching and tensions rising, Jo and the riders must protect their herd before the competition begins.

Terror's Triggerman!
8 pp · Western-Frontier
The Lemonade Kid [Tex Mason]Tommy "The Gun" GriggsBig Bill

In "Terror's Triggerman!" from Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #8 (1951), fugitive outlaw Tommy "The Gun" Griggs rides into the Southwest after fleeing Chicago, turning his violent streak toward new targets—until the sharp-witted Lemonade Kid steps into his path. The story follows their tense cat-and-mouse game across dusty trails and frontier towns, where every bullet fired could be the last.

A Man-Sized Job!
7 pp · Western-Frontier
Bobby BensonAmigo (Bobby's horse)Dave BrysonTex MasonHarkaEd Slade

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CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $1,880*
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Full credits

artist, inker Bob Powell
cover pencils, inks Bob Powell

Reprints

Reprinted in Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #11 (1950), Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #8 (1950), The Durango Kid #14 (1955), Best of the West #71 (2009), A-1 Comics: A Retrospective #145 (2016)

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