Bonanza Comic Album #1
"The Caballero" is a standout story in Bonanza Comic Album #1 (1964), featuring the Cartwrights in a tense clash of cultures on the frontier. Written and illustrated by Tom Gill, this tale sees Little Joe caught between the reckless hunting of an English nobleman and the fury of the Shoshone, leading to a dramatic showdown that tests diplomacy, courage, and the true meaning of respect for the land. The cover by Tom Gill captures the story’s rugged spirit, making this a must-have for fans of classic Western comics.
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The lieutenant governor of Massachusetts asks the Cartwrights to host an Englishman on a hunting trip. When the Shoshone see that Sir Wilfred is wantonly killing buffalo, they want to attack. Little Joe tries to mediate, but winds up having to defeat Sir Wilfred in a boxing match. The Shoshone capture both, and send Little Joe to negotiate for the hunting party to leave their territory, but the hunters hogtie Little Joe. Making his escape he frees Sir Wilfred and convinces him to leave the territory, satisfying the Shoshone.
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