John Wayne Adventure Comics #24

In "The Desert," John Wayne is drawn into a high-stakes mystery when the sudden death of billionaire Migli sparks a carefully orchestrated cover-up. With the help of lawyer Prentice, Wayne is enlisted to lend authenticity to a fabricated expedition tale—venturing into the unforgiving desert to play the part of a man who may never have existed. Jack Sparling’s dynamic art brings the rugged terrain and tense atmosphere to life, with every panel rendered in bold, confident lines.