Four Color #1023

In "The Man They Couldn't Drown," Jim Hardie finds himself ambushed by outlaws while swimming in a beaver pond, narrowly escaping by diving into the hidden lodge of a beaver. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Alberto Giolitti, this 1959 adventure blends frontier suspense with an unexpected twist, as Jim uses his quick thinking and the beaver's den to outwit his pursuers and thwart a major stagecoach robbery. The story's dynamic visuals are brought to life by Giolitti’s distinctive art, with the cover by Giolitti adding a striking final touch.