Lash LaRue Western #14

Lash LaRue and his young assistant Davey follow a trail of nails left behind by a hidden gang, leading them from the aftermath of a failed assassination attempt on Judge Horner to a remote blacksmith’s shop where Davey’s father has vanished. As they piece together clues from the abandoned workshop and the mysterious trail, Lash realizes the gang is still active—and their next target may be closer than they think.

Lash LaRue intercepts a stagecoach teetering on a cliff, rescuing a nervous driver who claims a valuable uncut diamond was stolen during his first run. When the driver’s story leads Lash to a suspicious bootmaker, he uncovers a trail of deception involving hidden loot and a clever disguise, forcing him to follow a dangerous path through town and river to recover the stolen gem.

Wagonwheels tries to impress a newcomer by claiming he knows a rare bird call, only to be caught off guard when the man challenges him to demonstrate it—leading to a moment of comedic panic as he attempts to mimic a tiny bird's call with unexpectedly awkward results.

Lash LaRue investigates a string of suspicious deaths in Tulsa, beginning with a man found strangled after a horse race bet gone wrong. When a local veterinarian reveals that the victim’s horse was poisoned, Lash uncovers a conspiracy involving rigged races and murder, leading him to infiltrate Gus Mack’s stables to gather proof.

Halfwit Hack arrives early to meet Daisybelle at the showhouse, surprised to find her already there, teasing him about his newfound punctuality. The pair's playful exchange takes a turn when they discover the theater has unexpectedly closed, leaving them stranded just as the comic’s final panel hints at a new kind of entertainment.

Molasses Mouth daydreams about Christmas, only to be startled by a notice from the health department—apparently a surprise gift from last year’s stocking. The story captures his bemused reaction to the unexpected reminder, blending humor with a touch of frontier absurdity.

Dusty is stuck caring for his boss’ perpetually foolish brother, Goofy, whose bizarre habits—like hauling hay to bed and wanting to take his horse along—push Dusty to his limits. As Goofy’s antics grow more absurd, Dusty tries to keep him in line, only to be accused of laziness and worse, all while dodging the consequences of Goofy’s next wild idea.

Lash LaRue arrives at the state penitentiary to question the dying outlaw Hawks, only to be ambushed and forced into a prison uniform after Hawks fakes his own death. As he escapes disguised as a prisoner, Lash must evade guards and outlaws alike while racing to track down Hawks and the rest of the Wayne Gang before they vanish again.