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Indian Braves #1

Jan 1958 · I. W. Publishing / Super Comics · 0.10 USD

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This anthology issue contains two stories. "Double-Dealer's Arrow Payoff" features John Thundercloud, Great Chief of the Mighty Sioux, who receives a message from a white friend asking him to guide a wagon train to California; however, a treacherous white villain named Wild Eagle attempts to rob an innocent boy of his heritage while the Sioux leader battles to stop him. "Fire from the Stars" depicts the Pueblo tribe facing attack from the Comanche, who threaten to scalp and loot the village; the Pueblo seek a powerful warrior named Swift Elk to help defend their homeland against the savage raids.

Contains 5 stories

Trail of the Plundering Pariahs

7 pp · Western-Frontier

When drought and desperation grip the Choctaw nation, tribal outcasts led by Rocksnake seize their chance to raid white settlements—and frame the hungry tribe for the crimes. Green Arrowhead and Little Bear must uncover the treachery, survive a deadly ambush, and stop the plundering pariahs before the cavalry destroys their people. Action and honor collide on the frontier in "Trail of the Plundering Pariahs."

Double-Dealer's Arrow Payoff

7 pp

When John Thundercloud receives an urgent summons from his old friend Harry Reavis, the Sioux chief rides to the ranch only to discover his companion dead—and evidence suggesting treachery. As the chief uncovers clues pointing to Reavis's lawyer, he realizes a sinister plot is unfolding to steal the dying rancher's fortune and silence anyone who stands in the way. With Reavis's son now in danger, Thundercloud must piece together the truth before a ruthless schemer can claim his ill-gotten prize.

Indian Warfare

1 pp

Ambush in Gila Valley

7 pp

Wild Eagle, a principled Arapahoe chief dedicated to peace between settlers and Native peoples, guides a wagon train toward California—but the ruthless Gig Dunning has infiltrated the group with a darker scheme: he's plotting to stop the settlers from claiming land that he intends to monopolize. When Dunning secretly conspires with an Apache chief to ambush the wagon train in Gila Valley, Wild Eagle's suspicions lead him to uncover the betrayal and race to protect the settlers from the trap that's been set. The clash between Dunning's greed and Wild Eagle's honor comes to a head as the wagons face attack in the valley.

Fire from the Stars

7 pp

When Comanche raiders devastate his tribe, Pueblo chief Swift Elk is captured and enslaved—but his time in the enemy camp becomes an opportunity to discover the key weakness that could turn the tide. Using cunning strategy and the very superstitions that bind his captors, Swift Elk returns to his people with a plan to reclaim their lands and restore peace. This 1958 tale of captivity, resilience, and tactical brilliance shows how one warrior's determination can inspire an entire nation to stand against overwhelming odds.