Captain Justice #5
In "The Captive," Captain Justice tracks a fleeing Apache renegade across the desert, following signs of a recent clash between cavalry and a band of Apaches. After witnessing the aftermath of the skirmish and identifying the lone escapee as Chief Thunderhorse, Justice pursues him through the arid terrain, ultimately subduing the warrior before signaling for the cavalry to arrive. Written and illustrated by Monty Wedd, this 1956 adventure features a stark, atmospheric tale of pursuit and justice, with Wedd’s distinctive art bringing the Western landscape and tension to life. The cover by Monty Wedd captures the moment of confrontation, a striking image of the lone rider against the vast, unforgiving desert.
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Captain Justice comes upon a water hole and immediately realizes that Apaches were there not long before. As he rides off he soon hears the sound of rifle fire, alerting him to a skirmish nearby. Through his binoculars he sees a squadron of cavalry attacking a band of Apaches, wiping out all but a few. But Justice sees one Apache escaping off in the distance. Realizing it's Chief Thunderhorse, Apache renegade, he sets off after him. A struggle ensues, and Justice knocks the chief unconscious. Then he fires three shots, alerting the nearby cavalry, and they arrive to capture Thunderhorse.
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