Four Color #1261 [ad]

In "The Lone Rustler," a lone rider named Favor encounters a young boy caught in the act of stealing a calf, a moment that sets off a quiet chain of trust and loyalty. When the boy later returns to help Favor and his partner Yates track down a group of rustlers, their fates become unexpectedly entwined.

In "Hard Knock Trail," young Jim Howard, more eager to prove himself than to learn the ropes, is sent on a cattle drive with seasoned hands Favor and Yates, hoping the long trail will teach him the grit and discipline of a real rancher. With the open range stretching ahead and the weight of expectation on his shoulders, Jim must prove he belongs in the saddle—before the trail breaks him.

In "Tribal Trouble," Wishbone finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a tribal tradition after giving a ride to the chief’s daughter on his way back to camp. When the chief demands he marry her, a brave steps forward to challenge Wishbone to combat—leaving Wishbone caught between honor and escape. Rowdy, ever the schemer, arrives with a plan to get Wishbone out of the situation without offending the tribe.