Boys' and Girls' March of Comics #370

In "Border Jumper," Vagabond Lassie rescues a weary boy, Roberto, from the banks of the Rio Grande near Del Rio, setting off a tense, heartfelt journey across the U.S.-Mexico border. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Dan Spiegle, this 1972 tale follows Lassie and Roberto as they evade authorities and confront a suspicious hippie, uncovering a poignant story of loss and a desperate search for family. The cover by Dan Spiegle captures the story’s raw, on-the-run energy.