Star Ranger Funnies #5

Red Man, the last of a great tribe dwelling in the high Rockies, possesses secret powers passed down through generations—including uncanny foresight and strength—which he's sworn to use for the good of mankind. When a young man seeking vengeance against the corrupt boss of Gray Gulch finds himself caught in a deadly ambush, Red Man intervenes with his extraordinary abilities, whisking the wounded stranger to his hidden mountain cave to heal him with ancestral remedies. But as the boy recovers, the boss and his men track them down, forcing Red Man to defend his sanctuary against overwhelming odds.

Gene Autry, the singing cowboy who rose from radio stardom to the silver screen, is profiled as a performer with a devoted following that rivals the legendary Tom Mix. This glimpse into his world captures the showmanship and distinctive style of a star who's so committed to his image that he's never owned a pair of street clothes, and who invests serious money—fifty dollars or more—in his signature sombreros and boots.

In this 1939 slice of pulp humor from *Star Ranger Funnies #5*, young Tommy Hawk turns unlikely hero when he intercepts the notorious Brown Brothers on their way into town—only to outwit them by disguising himself as the Smokeshop Indian statue and springing a surprise at the general store.

In the rugged frontier of 1939, the Ermine brings rescued Alice back to her parents’ cabin, only to find her brother Jimmy waiting—his family gone, swept up in a westward migration toward the Cumberland Gap.

In the dusty frontier town of Star Ranger Funnies #5, Ace and Deuce, two rugged outlaws with a soft spot for kids, step in to ensure their friend’s boy Billy gets an education—only to find themselves drawn to the schoolhouse when they meet the new teacher. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1939 Western tale captures a quiet moment of change in the lawless West, where even the toughest cowpokes can be swayed by a chalkboard and a smile.