Monte Hale Western #79

Monte Hale investigates the murder of Doc Berry, a respected town physician who was shot down in cold blood. The case centers on a valuable parcel of land in Chaparral Valley that Berry owned, and Monte must uncover the killer's identity among the settlers vying for the property. Monte discovers bloodstained bandages and surgical tools in the doctor's office, revealing the killer was recently treated for a gunshot wound, providing the crucial clue needed to apprehend the guilty party. The issue also includes a backup story featuring Gabby Hayes and a Dubble Bubble gum advertisement comic.