Roy Rogers and Trigger #135

This January–February 1960 Dell Western Adventure takes Roy Rogers and young Dusty on an unexpected African detour, as the cover's teaser — "In Africa, Roy and Dusty uncover the secret of the sands!" — promises something far beyond the usual range ride. The photo cover captures Roy and Dusty in their cowboy hats, leaning in with evident curiosity over the open-jawed head of a lion, hinting at the exotic mysteries that await in "The Secret of the Sands." A charming ten-cent package of adventure that shows Dell's Roy Rogers series was never afraid to swap the prairie for something a little wilder.