Star Ranger #2

Sheriff Ben Johnson investigates reports of ghosts haunting an abandoned town, only to discover that the supernatural tales mask a sinister criminal operation—one that's been hiding stolen loot and missing people for weeks. With help from a couple of brave companions, Johnson confronts the truth behind the "hauntings" and brings the culprits to justice. A solid frontier mystery that trades genuine spooks for the altogether more dangerous kind of outlaw.

In "Gun Boss," the Star Ranger faces off against Bull Turner, a feared outlaw in Lariat known for his quick draw and ruthless reputation—until the Ranger uncovers the truth behind his deadly reputation. With sharp wit and steady nerves, the Ranger turns the tide in a showdown that tests more than just speed.

When a ruthless man named Burt claims to own the Circle-T ranch through a forged deed and pressures its rightful owner, Anne, to marry him, a mysterious stranger arrives offering to help her fight back. As Anne begins to trust Jack, Burt reveals a wanted poster naming Jack as a murderer—but the truth behind the accusation, and the deed itself, proves far more complicated than anyone believed.

In "Wanted for Murder," Cut-throat Burt stages a murder to steal a ranch, forging the deed to seal his claim. When he pressures the rancher’s daughter to marry him, the deputy steps in—determined to protect her and the land.

Sam Hill takes a ribbing from a fellow cowhand over a basic math lesson that goes hilariously sideways, before the two settle in to enjoy some cowboy songs on a newfangled television set. This 1937 humor story plays the gap between Sam's practical thinking and his complete lack of arithmetic skills for laughs, complete with a running gag about what he'd actually have in his pockets.

In "Home on the Range," a group of cowboys gather around a mysterious new machine—a television—only to be dismayed when they discover the voices behind their favorite ballads belong to city-dwellers, not the rugged outlaws they imagined. The story captures their wide-eyed confusion and playful grumbling with a gentle, wry humor that feels perfectly at home in the early days of radio and film.

A dude ranch Valentine's Day theatrical production turns into chaos when Woogy is assigned to play Cupid—then tasked with making romantic advances toward a mysterious veiled woman as payback for a past trick. What unfolds is a riotous mix of slapstick romance, mistaken identities, and frontier humor as the Trouble Shooters discover that nothing goes quite as planned when love and mischief collide under the spotlight.

Gopher Moore learns a lesson in manners when someone tests his knowledge of proper gratitude—specifically, what he'd say if a kind rancher fed him after he'd asked for scraps for a hungry dog.

In "Spurs for a Man," a young boy on a frontier ranch sets out to earn his spurs by capturing a wild horse, a rite of passage marked by courage and patience. When he encounters a magnificent black stallion in danger from a mountain lion, his act of bravery and quiet determination forge a bond that leads to a moment of quiet triumph.

In "Midnight Mob," the long-burning feud between two cattle ranching families threatens to erupt anew, as shadowy Masked Riders terrorize the frontier under cover of night. With tensions rising and trust fading, Jo must uncover the truth behind the riders before the past consumes the present.

Pinto Pete finds himself turned away from a ranch in need of work, but when he spots the cook house, he figures he might at least land a hot meal—though he's got a special request that could test even a cowpoke's hospitality. It's a lighthearted tale that captures the good-natured hustle of a drifter down on his luck.

In "Hurtling Death," a rancher’s murder sets off a desperate chase when his assistant is forced to drive the getaway car—only to have a hidden resolve that refuses to let the killers escape. The story unfolds in a tense, breathless race across the open range, where loyalty and justice collide in the most dangerous of ways.

In the dusty plains of 1937, a string of mysterious cattle disappearments has the whole town on edge—no tracks, no clues, just empty pastures. When a new rancher arrives with an airplane, the locals start to wonder if the sky might hold the answer to their vanishing herd.

Okie Doke's latest appearance in the judge's courtroom tests the patience of the bench once again—this repeat offender has become a fixture in front of the law, and his casual attitude about his frequent visits is about to land him in hot water. With his own brand of frontier logic, Okie Doke faces off against a judge who's running out of tolerance for his antics.

Tommy Jackson hopes to find honest work among the peaceful settlers in the valley, but he soon discovers his new outfit has darker plans—a ruthless scheme to drive the nesters out by fire. When Jackson realizes what's coming, he must choose between keeping his head down and saving the innocent families caught in the path of destruction.