Gene Autry Comics #30

In "Gene Autry and the Secret of Naranjal," Deputy Marshall Gene ventures into Mexico with the Federales' blessing, tracking a fugitive only to discover his body—killed by fierce Indians. Taken in by Chief Yakut, Gene learns the chief believes his Christian daughter Linda and son Tomah perished in the River of the Lost, but when Gene rescues Tomah, he sets out to find Linda and her husband Mateo, who eloped after their secret wedding by the late missionary. Together, the trio uncovers the hidden canyon’s secret: the long-lost gold mines and ghost town of El Naranjal, rich with treasure and supplies.

In "Champ Meets a Horse Thief," the loyal horse Champ tracks down a thief who’s stolen a trio of purebred Arabian mares and a colt, rescuing Whitey and the two mares before bringing them back to the ranch. With the stolen animals safe and his master hopeful that the rest can be found, Champ’s next move is already in motion.