Four Color #574

Aug 1954 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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"Flags of California" is a gripping tale from Four Color #574 (1954), a standout entry in the series' early years. Written by Paul S. Newman and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Everett Kinstler, the story follows Diego as he sets out to rescue Panchita after the roads of Alta California fall under the control of a ruthless gang of highwaymen. With de Rigos, the newly arrived tax collector from Spain, hiding a dangerous secret, the stakes rise as loyalty and deception collide in a tense showdown on the frontier. The cover by Everett Kinstler captures the drama in vivid detail.

Contains 2 stories

Flags of California

1 pp · Non-Fiction

The Hand of Zorro

34 pp · Adventure, Historical

BernardoDon Alejandro VegaGovernor of CaliforniaPanchita ConcholaDon Vincente ConcholaMarquis Esteban de Rigos (villain, tax collector)the highwaymen (villains)

In "The Hand of Zorro," a daring band of highwaymen terrorizes the roads of Alta California, preying on coaches carrying tax money and gold. When the new tax collector, de Rigos, dismisses the chaos—unaware he’s the mastermind behind it—Diego must act to rescue Panchita, who’s been taken captive. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1954 adventure blends intrigue and action in a tale where loyalty is tested and the masked hero’s next move is anyone’s guess.