Indian Chief#3

Indian Chief #3

Jul 1951 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "White Wolf Trails the Pack," Indian Chief faces a brutal test of survival when Crow raiders strike his village during a sacred celebration, stealing weapons and leaving him for dead. With his tribe in peril and his own strength pushed to the edge, he battles through hunger, ambushes, and treacherous terrain to reclaim what was taken. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Jon Small, this gripping tale of courage and endurance is a standout in the series, with cover art by Jon Small.

Contains 2 stories

White Wolf Trails the Pack

16 pp · Western-Frontier

White WolfMoon Maidena bucka wolf packAbenaki raiding party

In "White Wolf Trails the Pack," the Onondaga woman Moon Maiden stands by her Pawnee husband White Wolf as he proves his worth in the Iroquois tribe, hunting a buck and fending off a wolf pack. When Abenaki raiders steal his pelts and take Moon Maiden, her faith in him becomes his compass. With her quiet strength guiding him, White Wolf follows the trail through the wilderness, determined to reclaim what was taken.

The Mission

16 pp

Red Hawk (Blackfoot Chieftain)Eagle Talon (Blackfoot warrior, White Aster's groom)White Aster (Blackfoot squaw, Eagle Talon's bride)four Blackfoot hunters (pictured)six Crow raiders (pictured, dialogue)assorted Assiniboins (pictured)Assiniboin chief (dialogue)[Atius] Tirawa (invoked)two Crow scouts (pictured, described)two Crow assailantsrabbitassorted Crow villagersthree Crow warriors at the quarrythe shaman of the sacred quarrythe Great Spirit (attributed)lightning boltoak treeBlackfoot tribesmenBlackfoot pottercowardly Crow tribesmenCrow Chief

In "The Mission," Crow raiders strike the Blackfoot village while the warriors are away, stealing weapons and taking White Aster captive. As the village burns, Eagle Talon returns to reclaim his quiver, only to be knocked unconscious—left for dead, he rises to face the night, the wilderness, and a relentless pursuit. With hunger and danger at every turn, he tracks the raiders to their stronghold, battles through river rapids, and finally reaches the quarry in time to turn the tide. The story follows his journey with grit and determination, culminating in a clash that reshapes the fate of his people.