The Lone Ranger's Companion Tonto #23
In "The Contest," Tonto recounts a pivotal challenge from his past, where he teams up with Little Hand—a thoughtful, book-smart companion—against physical prowess alone. With a mix of clever strategy and unexpected wisdom, their partnership triumphs in a series of trials, proving that brains can outmatch brawn. The story, illustrated with crisp detail by Alberto Giolitti and featuring a dynamic cover by Don Spaulding, highlights the value of knowledge in the face of tradition.
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Tonto recalls to Stone Bear how he asked Little Hand, a scholarly sort, to partner in the contest. They lose the first two parts because Little Hand is no good at sports, then win another because Little Hand's store of knowledge gives them an edge. Shoot-the-rapids is next. Little Hand's store of knowledge comes in handy, a tie. Tie-breaker, Little Hand's store of knowledge comes in handy again, they win. Tonto lectures the rest how being strong and fast isn't everything, because knowledge and skill count, too. Now Little Hand is the tribal Medicine Man, and Tonto sends his friend a greeting.
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