Tom Mix Western #40

Saddlehead tears the town apart searching for his missing hat in this quick-witted frontier comedy, only to discover through a helpful friend that the answer was right in front of him all along. It's a classic case of not seeing what's plainly there—perfect for a laugh-out-loud moment in Tom Mix Western #40.

Tom Mix accepts a mysterious invitation to visit a recluse's isolated hilltop house and discovers the man is a snake collector with a passion for deadly reptiles—but when a local rancher is found dead from a rattlesnake bite the very next day, Tom's suspicions about his host begin to deepen. As the evidence mounts and motives become clear, Tom must uncover the truth before the real culprit strikes again.

When a neighbor's stolen rodeo trophies mysteriously reappear at an auction of his foreclosed ranch, Tom Mix suspects foul play—and his hunch leads him to uncover a scheme far more sinister than simple theft. With the trophies as bait, Tom sets a trap in the ranch's basement, only to find himself outnumbered and in deadly danger when the real culprits make their move. It'll take all of Tom's quick thinking and fighting skill to survive the night and bring the criminals to justice.

When Perkins shows up at the post office sporting a new pair of eyeglasses he claims make him look distinguished, Pistol Packing Pattie decides he needs a reality check—and she's got just the comeback to deflate his vanity.

Cowboy Cal's boots are on the wrong feet, and after a painful realization, he gets his ears boxed in this one-page gag about mix-ups and mistaken placement. It's a quick laugh wrapped up Western-style—the kind of silly mix-up humor that makes you groan and grin at the same time.