The Lone Ranger #53

In "Terror Trail," Young Hawk, Little Buck, and Desert Lark push through the harsh terrain of Death Valley, emerging into the wooded mountains where they encounter a sudden threat—three Shoshone hunters in peril from a fierce bear. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated with crisp detail by Rex Maxon, this 1952 Dell adventure blends rugged wilderness survival with moments of quiet heroism. The cover, by Ernest Nordli, captures the tension of the trail with striking, atmospheric lines.