Bonanza#1

Bonanza #1

Dec 1962 · Western · 0.12 USD

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In "The Fugitive," Rustler Hank Greeber fakes his death to frame the Cartwrights for murder, sending three of them to jail while he and his gang steal their herd. With Hoss Cartwright and Paiute allies tracking them down in a narrow canyon, the fugitives are cornered and forced to surrender. When the sheriff uncovers the truth by digging up Greeber’s grave, the Cartwrights are exonerated—and young Paiute Little Crow is rewarded with a new rifle. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Tom Gill, this 1962 Western adventure blends suspense and justice in a story that stands out for its tight pacing and authentic frontier tone. Cover by Tom Gill.

Contains 4 stories

The Fugitive

16 pp · Western-Frontier

BenAdamHossTerryConchitaDon Diego de Anza ("El Cuarto")

In "The Fugitive," the Cartwrights lend their aid to a young couple on the run, helping them evade the bride’s vengeful suitor. With tension mounting and danger closing in, the frontier justice of the West unfolds in a tense, heartfelt tale of freedom and second chances.

The Adopted Orphan

4 pp · Western-Frontier

Bedrock BarnesBad Buck Hardacre

In the dusty frontier of 1962’s *Bonanza* #1, Bedrock Barnes takes a hard line when Bad Buck Hardacre shoots a burro without cause—then sets off on a prospecting journey, carrying the animal’s orphaned foal on his back.

The Grave in the Forest

11 pp · Western-Frontier

BenHossHank GreeberLittle CrowSheriff Hamm

In "The Grave in the Forest," Rustler Hank Greeber fakes his death to frame the Cartwrights, leaving Hoss Cartwright and his Paiute allies to unravel the deception. With the herd stolen and the truth buried, the pair set a trap in a narrow canyon, forcing Greeber’s gang to surrender. When the sheriff digs up the grave, the ruse is exposed—but the real test of justice is just beginning.

Fiesta

1 pp · Non-Fiction, Western-Frontier