Lash La Rue Western #68

In the lawless town of Ruckus, where violence is routine and sheriffs don’t last long, the mayor sends for help—and Marshal Lash Larue rides in, expected to restore order. When Larue arrives, he’s met by Mike Scanlon, the town’s feared leader, who has a surprising plan to break the marshal’s spirit before the showdown even begins.

Lash La Rue rides into the Badlands seeking Big Joe Marsh, a former outlaw now running an honest operation, after being misled by a false accusation from years past. Though Marsh’s loyal crew tries to stop him, Lash uses cunning and speed to reach the ranch, where he reveals the truth: Marsh has been cleared by a recent confession, and his long exile is over.

In a straightforward look at ranch life, a cowboy demonstrates the calving round-up process, using a skilled "cutting" pony to isolate calves from their mothers for branding. The story captures the physical demands and precision involved as the cowboy works through the herd, relying on multiple horses and careful technique to complete the task.

Johnny Benson, known as "The Calamity Kid," tries to slip past Marshal Sam York’s territory by hiding in a wagon and bluffing a passing posse. After robbing a general store and drawing a bounty, he’s forced to flee as the marshal closes in, setting up a tense showdown in the hills above Silvertown.

In a rugged frontier town where violence was common and medicine was scarce, a dedicated doctor serves as the town’s indispensable healer, treating cowboys, horses, and even outlaws—his calm presence often defusing tense standoffs. From pulling teeth to tending sick animals and comforting feverish children, he’s a steady hand in a wild, untamed land.

In the quiet town of Mooreville, a sudden gold heist throws everyone into chaos when Lash La Rue is seen fleeing with the stolen bags—leading the townsfolk to believe the legendary marshal has turned outlaw. As a posse forms to bring him in, a new man in town named Carrington joins, but Lash soon reveals the truth: the real thief is Gus Madden, a fugitive who impersonated him using a disguise, a similar horse, and a bullwhip to frame the marshal and escape justice.

Billy the Kid confronts Big John Biggers, a feared but talk-heavy gunslinger, after the bully mocks him in front of townspeople and kids. When Big John tries to cheat by drawing first, Billy outsmarts him with a calm, strategic move that earns the respect of the onlookers. The story ends with Billy delivering a quiet lesson on true heroism, emphasizing hard work and integrity over empty bravado.

Gil Martin rides 500 miles to keep a decades-old promise to his childhood friend Sam Wade, only to be arrested by the law upon arrival—only to later learn that Wade, now a U.S. Marshal, had secretly honored their rendezvous by turning him in, leaving behind a letter that reveals the truth.

In the dusty frontier, a young boy defends his family’s ranch after Keene’s Night Raiders terrorize the area, shooting his father and demanding money. When Marshal Lash La Rue arrives, he uncovers the truth behind the raids and sets out to stop Keene’s gang before they strike again.

Slats Wendler, a seasoned buffalo hunter, finds himself stranded and outmatched when Whitey Algren and his gang steal his gold and leave him on the road. As Whitey's gang rides toward Temple to rob the bank, Slats quietly follows, determined to turn the tables. The story builds as Slats uses his wits and unexpected speed to outmaneuver the criminals, setting up a tense showdown in the town's bank.

Billy the Kid stumbles into a hidden canyon where four outlaws are camped, only to discover two of them are familiar faces from his past. When the outlaws mistake him for an enemy, Billy is forced to defend himself and his new ally, leading to a tense standoff that turns the tide when the sheriff arrives.

In the quiet stillness of a suspicious ranch, the roving marshal Lash La Rue senses danger lurking beneath the surface as he’s met with hostility from the surly cowhand Rusty. When he discovers a hidden root cellar and learns the rancher Crane is actually an outlaw named Skelton, Lash must outwit the criminals and free the captives before they escape.