Roy Rogers Comics #6

Jun 1948 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Roy Rogers Rides the River," a poignant tale from Roy Rogers Comics #6 (1948), former rodeo rider Jimmy Banks returns to find his old horse, Red Flame, among a growing herd of wild mustangs threatening the cattle range. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Harry Parkhurst, the story follows Jimmy’s journey across the frontier, searching for his old companion amid the chaos of untamed horses and shifting camps. When a bold stallion charges him in a desperate bid to break free, Jimmy’s desperate call of “Red Flame” brings a powerful reunion—and a choice that costs him everything. Cover by Harry Parkhurst.

Contains 2 stories

Roy Rogers Rides the River

24 pp · Western-Frontier

Red Flame, the Wild Horse King, Episode 4

6 pp · Animal, Western-Frontier

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In "Red Flame, the Wild Horse King, Episode 4," Jimmy Banks, once a rodeo rider, returns to find the frontier overrun by wild horses threatening the cattle herds. After years of searching, he finally encounters the legendary stallion he once freed—now leading a wild herd—when the animal charges him in a desperate bid to escape. The moment he calls out, "Red Flame," the past and present collide in a reunion that changes everything.