Höken #42/1957
"Grävlingarna" delivers a tense, adventure-driven tale from 1957, where John William’s discovery of diamonds leads to capture by the Black Crow Indians. With his sister Mary taken hostage and the chief’s torture escalating, John teams up with Uncas to plan a daring rescue. Written by Antonio Chiomenti and illustrated by Enzo Chiomenti, the story unfolds with steady pacing and vivid art, while Chuck Cuidera’s cover captures the perilous stakes in striking inks.
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In "Diamantjakt," John William recounts his perilous journey after discovering diamonds in the frontier, only to be captured by the Black Crow Indians. As their chief tortures him for the location of the gems, he faces a cruel ultimatum when the leader takes his sister Mary hostage. With the help of the loyal Uncas, John devises a daring escape, determined to rescue Mary before it's too late.
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Reprinted in Höken #43/1957 (1957)
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