Crackajack Funnies #22

In "The Island Radio Menace," Little Beaver’s quiet fishing trip takes a wild turn when a bear cub steals his catch—only to be chased by its furious mother. Back at the ranch, Red and Beaver are stunned by the arrival of Rain Cloud, who recounts a terrifying tale of the Red Ryder Ranch being destroyed by fire, flood, and lightning, all while a mysterious radio signal echoes across the wilderness. Written and illustrated by Fred Harman, this 1940 adventure blends frontier danger with a strange, lingering threat, all captured in the bold artwork of the era.