Cowboy Western Comics #30

Sunset Carson's final run as a Pony Express rider takes a deadly turn when he discovers the way station agent murdered—and a letter meant for Martha Taylor stolen by killers with murder on their minds. When the Taylor family reveals they're racing to complete a Western Union telegraph line before a ten-day deadline, Sunset volunteers to protect the work from sabotage, setting himself against ruthless enemies determined to steal the contract at any cost. With each ambush and ambush thwarted, the trail of clues points toward a single name—and a reckoning Sunset won't shy from.

Sunset Carson rides into the High Pecos cattle country to help the ranchers' association fight a ruthless gang of rustlers and killers—but his investigation quickly points him toward a suspect no one else wants to believe. When Carson discovers the truth behind the thefts, he'll need every ounce of his legendary gunplay to expose the real culprit and restore peace to the range.

Pecos Bill's reputation for trusting only children and elderly folk becomes his downfall when two bank robbers disguise themselves as innocent boys to slip past his guard and rob the payroll he's protecting. What starts as a clever con spirals into comedic chaos as Pecos discovers the deception and sets about dealing with his pint-sized adversaries. This humorous western tale by Clint Harmon proves that even the toughest lawman can be outsmarted—though not without consequence.

The Old Prospector guides us through Death Valley's treacherous history—from pioneer wagon trains battling crushing heat and hostile forces to prospectors who struck gold only to meet grim fates in the unforgiving desert. Through tales of danger and discovery, he reveals both the valley's deadly reputation and its hidden beauty, leading us past iconic landmarks like Golden Canyon and Scotty's Castle before paying respects at the graves of those who gave their lives to this infamous land.