The Lone Ranger #131

In "The Deserted Stage Station," Young Hawk and Little Buck, having paddled down the Columbia River to the Pacific, are driven ashore by a sudden storm. Seeking shelter, they stumble upon an abandoned stage station—and a massive boulder hiding a surprising cache of pure copper. Illustrated by Rex Maxon, this 1959 adventure from Dell captures the rugged spirit of the West with quiet intensity, the story unfolding through bold, expressive artwork that brings the landscape and its secrets to life.