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Monte Hale Western #43 (1949)

Fawcett · 1949 · 52 pages

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ContinueMonte Hale Western #44 →
Contains 10 stories
Monte Hale Fights the Vigilante Terror
9.67 pp · western-frontier · pencils ? [as EG] (signed) · inks ? [as EG] (signed)
Week End Guest
1 pp · humor; western-frontier

A young Easterner, invited to spend the weekend at a Western ranch, struggles to find enjoyment in typical frontier activities, leaving the ranch hands puzzled by his lack of interest. When the ranch hand tries one last time to engage him with a swim, the visitor admits he’s bored and doesn’t know what to do with his time.

Monte Hale and the Dying Ranger
7 pp · western-frontier

Monte Hale arrives at the Texas Ranger post with the captured Texas Kid, only to learn that Ranger Jim Dunn has been ambushed and mortally wounded. As Dunn dies, he entrusts Monte with his badge and a final mission: track down the Texas Kid and bring him to justice. With the outlaw fleeing toward a Gulf port aboard the Santo Paolo, Monte sets off on a desperate race to intercept him before he escapes the country.

The Cowboy's Lament
1 pp · western-frontier · pencils ? [as EG] (signed) · inks ? [as EG] (signed)

A young cowboy, dying on the dusty ground, shares his regretful tale with a passerby, recounting how his life on the frontier spiraled into drinking and gambling. As he lies near death, he reflects on his wasted days and asks to be buried with dignity, his final moments marked by sorrow and a plea for peace.

Monte Hale Rides The Trouble Trail!!
7 pp · western-frontier

Monte Hale arrives in Dodger Pass to survey land for a water irrigation project, only to find the local rancher Jim Sears has been terrorized by a gang of land sharks trying to force him to sell his property. As Monte follows the trail of violence left behind, he uncovers the gang’s plot to control the pass and prevent the project—leading to a tense showdown on a narrow bridge where the fate of the land hangs in the balance.

Smile, Baby, Smile!
0.67 pp · humor; children; western-frontier
Bronko Betsy

Bronko Betsy, a cheerful and clever character, shares her wisdom about the simple joy of a smile with a curious stranger, turning the moment into a lighthearted, playful exchange. The story captures a brief, whimsical interaction set in the Western frontier, highlighting humor and warmth in a single, fleeting scene.

Wild West Baseball!
4 pp · western-frontier

A young Eastern boy named Sonny Jones, sent to the Bar-O Ranch for his health, struggles with homesickness and seems listless despite Gabby Hayes’s efforts to cheer him up. When Gabby learns Sonny is obsessed with baseball, he organizes a barnstorming game with the St. Louis Blues, leading to a wild, rule-bending match where Gabby’s unconventional tactics — including riding his horse at third base — spark both chaos and unexpected joy.

A Brave Heart
1 pp · humor; western-frontier
Old Slick

Old Slick finds himself tangled in a wild chase after a mischievous dog, only to be confronted by a grumpy old goat who claims to be the real troublemaker — but is it really a prank, or something more serious? The story unfolds with a mix of humor and tension as Old Slick’s antics take an unexpected turn in a frontier setting where old grudges and hidden schemes are about to come to light.

Monte Hale Rides The Piute Trail
8 pp · western-frontier
Wrapped Up!
1 pp · humor; children; western-frontier
Bronko Betsy

Bronko Betsy sets out to collect money for her birthday party and visits Rancher Eskins, who offers her a choice between a dime and a dollar. Though she picks the dime, she decides to wrap it in the dollar to keep it safe, leading to a lighthearted moment of small-town charm and humor.

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