Lash LaRue Western #41

A fugitive named Tom Carson, falsely accused of murdering children, seeks refuge with Marshal Hyar after being hunted by a mob led by the real killer, Crusher Moran. As Carson pleads his innocence, Hyar must decide whether to protect him or let the mob take justice into their own hands.

Dusty panics when his boss, Mr. Phipps, is invited to dinner, fearing his young nephew Johnny will make a joke about the boss’s unusually large nose—threatening to ruin his chance for a raise. Despite reassurances, Dusty remains nervous as Johnny stares at Mr. Phipps’ nose throughout dinner, until a fateful slip of the tongue turns the evening into chaos.

Wagonwheels sues a barber for skullduggery after the man accidentally cuts his scalp during a haircut, leading to a humorous courtroom-style confrontation with Trader Tom. The story plays on exaggerated Western tropes with a lighthearted twist, focusing on Wagonwheels’ unexpected legal action and the absurdity of the situation.

Big Bow and Little Arrow share a meal of alphabet soup, trading playful banter about syllables and soup varieties, until a sudden gasp interrupts their conversation. Meanwhile, Goopy Benny, reading a mysterious book about elephants and piano keys, is unaware that two masked outlaws are planning to steal the map he’s studying.