M-G-M's Lassie #30

Sep 1956 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "The Thieftakers," Rocky and Gerry take Lassie on a journey to Cape Horn to film scenes with the South American Yagan Indian tribe, where Lassie's instincts save two young Yagans—Yuto and Mahila—whose fates are intertwined. With quiet heroism, she helps bring them together, leading to a heartfelt gesture when Rocky gifts Yuto a fishing net, a meaningful step toward their future. The story, illustrated with crisp detail by Morris Gollub on the cover, captures a moment of cultural connection and loyalty in a remote corner of the world.

Contains 4 stories

The Thieftakers

10 pp · Adventure, Animal

Gerry LawrenceLassieMartinez ("thieftaker")Matillo (bandit leader)Rocky LangfordTimbu (boy)

In "The Thieftakers," Lassie and Timbu spring into action when bandits—having stolen crop money from Rocky—flee to his homestead seeking shelter. With clever traps and quick thinking, the duo works to outwit the outlaws before they can escape with their ill-gotten gains.

Desperate Journey

7 pp · Adventure, Animal

Gerry LawrenceLassieRocky LangfordVargas (friend)

In "Desperate Journey," Jo and Gerry paddle through storm-lashed waters with Lassie in tow, their journey to their new homestead thrown into chaos when a sudden current sweeps the dog away. Torn between worry and hope, they press on to their housewarming party—only to be stunned when their friend Vargas arrives with Lassie, safe and sound.

Untitled Animal story

4 pp · Animal

Reina and her two cubs

In the downpour of a sudden flood, jungle animals scramble for safety as rising waters threaten their home. Amid the chaos, Reina fights to keep her cub from being carried away by the raging rapids.

Gift from the Sea

9.67 pp · Adventure, Animal

Gerry LawrenceLassieMahila (Yuto's bride-to-be)Mara (boat owner)Rocky Langfordthe Yagans (South American Indian tribe)Yuto (Yagan fisherman)

In "Gift from the Sea," Rocky and Gerry take Lassie on a rugged journey to Cape Horn to film the Yagan Indian tribe, where the loyal dog proves her courage by saving two young tribe members—Yuto and Mahila—each in their own moment of danger. As the expedition unfolds, a simple act of kindness, a fishing net given by Rocky to Yuto, becomes a quiet symbol of hope and connection between the two.