Bill Boyd Western #22

Brainy Buster runs into young Frank Forbes around town and learns the fellow has quite the appetite—eating constantly throughout the day. When Brainy Buster discovers that Frank's father had the same voracious eating habits, the locals explain exactly why they've nicknamed the younger man "Horse." It's a quick, punchy joke about like father, like son!

When a western barkeep named Windy opens a restaurant and makes the bold promise to serve any kind of meat sandwich, he gets more than he bargained for—a customer demands an elephant sandwich, leading to a series of increasingly absurd requests and mishaps. In this lighthearted romp, Windy's clever dodges and questionable ingredients create comic chaos, culminating in a discovery that turns the tables on his boasts in the most unexpected way.

Bill Boyd takes shelter from a violent storm at an isolated inn, only to be awakened the next morning to a shocking discovery—his roommate Jack Hawks lies dead, covered in blood, and the innkeeper immediately accuses Bill of the murder. As the threat of a lynch mob looms, Bill must uncover the truth behind the crime before an angry mob seals his fate.

Hammerhead is heartbroken over his favorite clock—and the reason why is the punchline that lands with a thud. This quick-witted humor story plays on misunderstanding and irony in true western-frontier comedy fashion.

When Bill Boyd volunteers to help a fellow traveler find rare books in Tuxton Valley, a simple errand thrusts him into the middle of a dangerous operation—one that's been plaguing the town with a wave of robberies. Boyd soon discovers that the books aren't what they seem, and the elegant collector who guards them may be far more than he appears. With only an hour before trouble finds him, Bill must outthink ruthless criminals and stay alive long enough to expose the truth.

Sassy Sam is ready to head to town with his freshly earned pay—until his boss learns exactly where the paycheck is headed and why. This lighthearted western tale plays on the familiar comedy of a cowpoke's meager wages and quick thinking.