Red Ryder Comics #34

In "Sourdough Dan ends; Sylvia and Ace Hanlon begin," Red Ryder heads to a Big Town hospital for a long-overdue bullet removal, sparking a chain of antics when Little Beaver fakes back pain to sneak in—only to panic when Po-ko fears the hospital will take his spine. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated with crisp Western flair, this 1946 Dell classic blends humor and heart, culminating in a clever prank and a surprising keepsake. The cover by Fred Harman captures the story’s playful spirit with a bold, action-packed scene.