Charles Starrett as the Durango Kid #9
"War on the Sioux Trail!" kicks off with a tense, grounded tale of loyalty and betrayal, as Dan returns to his Philadelphia hometown to rally support for General Washington’s struggling troops. Written by Ray Krank and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Frank Frazetta, the story unfolds with quiet intensity, spotlighting the weight of duty amid personal scorn. The cover by Joe Certa and John Belfi captures the moment’s simmering drama, a 10-cent comic from 1951 that stands out for its sharp storytelling and striking visuals.
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Dan returns to his home town of Philadelphia, in order to raise money and goods to sustain General Washington's forces during the coming winter. He meets with derision and prejudice among his former friends and neighbors, but Solomon offers all his worldly wealth for the cause. When Dan and Tipi arrive at his house that evening they find he has been attacked and the money stolen. The same glove which slapped Tipi round the face earlier reveals that the culprit was D'Arcy. Finding him gloating in a tavern with friends, Dan runs him through with a sword then brings the money back to Washington.
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