Black Diamond Western #54 (1955)

In the dusty frontier of Caribe County, the Black Diamond is hunted as a madman after being framed for the murder of his uncle, Jim, and a bloody shootout in town that leaves five men dead. With Sheriff Hinton leading a relentless manhunt and the townspeople turning against him, the Black Diamond must prove his innocence while evading both lawmen and the real culprits—ruthless outlaw riders known as the Owlhoots—before the entire frontier turns against him.

In the dusty heat of the desert, two weary prospectors, String and Bennin', strike a deal with a delusional old man named Hank, who claims to have finally found real gold after decades of digging up fool's gold. As they journey into the wasteland with their prize, uneasy tensions rise—each man secretly plotting to kill the other, convinced the other will betray him first.

In the scorching heat of the Southwest frontier, Black Diamond and his companion Bumper track the rogue Clint Tucker, whose raids on Fort Adobe have drawn the attention of both the army and a rising Comanche threat. As tensions flare between the estranged brothers—Clint, a fugitive with a violent past, and Major Tucker, his military brother—the two men find themselves caught in a deadly game where loyalty, revenge, and survival collide.

Red Fire, a young man with a knack for getting into trouble, takes on a dangerous diving job to earn $100—only to discover the wagon he’s supposed to leave undisturbed holds a secret that could upend the town. As he dives into German’s Creek, he finds himself caught between a corrupt town and a mysterious figure named Bones, whose true motives remain hidden. With time running out and lives at stake, Red Fire must decide whether to follow orders or uncover the truth beneath the surface.