Lassie#59

Lassie #59

Oct 1962 · Western · 0.12 USD

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In "Flames of Decision," the Martins find themselves unexpectedly caught in the middle of cultural tension during a visit to an African village, where a tornado injures a local woman and suspicion flares. With Paul, Timmy, and Lassie held hostage and Ruth racing to get medical help, the fragile trust between the visitors and the villagers hangs in the balance. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Bob Fujitani, with lettering by Ben Oda, this 1962 Western issue captures a quiet moment of connection amid misunderstanding—its cover by Bob Fujitani reflecting the story’s emotional heat.

Contains 3 stories

Flames of Decision

13 pp · Adventure, Animal, Children

LassieTimmyRuth MartinPaul MartinSam Warren (Paul's college friend)Henry Kano (agricultural school graduate)Bulldozer OperatorDoctorNurseFirefighters

In "Flames of Decision," Nigerian educator Henry Kano suffers severe burns shielding young Timmy during a devastating forest fire, forcing him to recuperate in a U.S. hospital and delaying his mission to introduce modern farming to his community. Thanks to the gratitude of the Martins, who travel to Nigeria via the U.S. Farm Assistance Program, his work continues—though not as he had planned.

Po Yin Rebels

4 pp · Adventure, Animal, Children

Po YinKyan Zit (elephant)Ma Kyaw (Po Yin's aunt)ThakinCrocodilePanther

In the jungles of Burma, 14-year-old Po Yin flees with his beloved elephant calf, Kyan Zit, after his aunt sells the animal to the Thakin. When a panther stalks them deep in the wild, it’s Kyan Zit who comes to Po Yin’s rescue—proving that loyalty runs deeper than any chain.

Tornado

14 pp · Adventure, Animal, Children

LassieTimmyRuth MartinPaul MartinGuideIseh (headman)MoshehLila IwoLila's husbandOnyaOgbo Children

In "Tornado," Paul, Timmy, and Lassie find themselves caught in a storm of suspicion when a sudden tornado injures a local woman during the Martins’ visit to an African village. As tensions rise and the group is held hostage, Ruth races to get help, setting in motion a journey that will test trust and understanding. The story unfolds with quiet courage and heart, as healing and connection slowly break down the walls between cultures.