Four Color #1312

Feb 1962 · Dell · 0.15 USD

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In "The Tank Trap," King and Velvet find themselves in a sudden, wild predicament when a rogue stallion leaps a fence during a ride, forcing King to defend them. What starts as a tense encounter spirals into an unexpected legal battle when the horse’s owner—driven by spite—files suit and sets his sights on King’s life. Penciled and inked by Jack Sparling, this 1962 Dell Four Color tale delivers a rugged, high-stakes ride with a twist that’s as sharp as the cover’s bold lines.

Contains 3 stories

The Tank Trap

12 pp · Animal

Velvet BrownDonald BrownHerbert BrownEdwina BrownMartha BrownKing (horse)

In "The Tank Trap," King, a loyal animal on the Brown ranch, finds himself in a perilous situation when a newly dug water pond reveals itself as a hidden quicksand trap. As the crisis unfolds, Donald, Velvet's younger brother, rushes in to help—only to find himself in a fiery predicament when a blazing truck becomes his unexpected danger.

Blue Norther

10 pp · Animal

Velvet BrownDonald BrownHerbert BrownEdwina BrownMartha BrownMi TaylorKing (horse)

In "Blue Norther," when a sudden blizzard strands Velvet’s father and his farm hand with leg injuries while tracking a lost cow, it’s up to Velvet and her loyal companion King to brave the storm and bring them home. The story captures the quiet courage of two unlikely heroes as they navigate the frozen wilderness, relying on instinct and heart to survive the elements.

Attacked!

10 pp · Animal

Velvet BrownDonald BrownHerbert BrownEdwina BrownMartha BrownKing (horse)

In this 1962 tale from Four Color #1312, King and Velvet find themselves in a sudden, violent clash when a wild stallion breaks through a fence during a ride. After King defends them both, the enraged owner of the stallion turns the tables—filing a lawsuit and plotting revenge, turning a moment of danger into a fight for survival.