Red Ryder Ranch Magazine #145
"Valley of the Giant Ants" in Red Ryder Ranch Magazine #145 (1955) delivers a classic Western mystery with a twist, as wealthy Miss Worthington arrives from the East to purchase Red Ryder’s ranch—despite his clear refusal in writing. With two shady ranch hands briefly on the payroll, their quick dismissal doesn’t stop them from noticing her dazzling jewels and plotting a daring theft. Written, drawn, inked, and colored by Fred Harman, this issue captures the rugged spirit of the frontier with crisp storytelling and authentic period detail, all wrapped in a cover by Western Publishing Production Shop.
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Rich Miss Worthington comes from the East to buy Red Ryder's ranch, even though Red has told by letter that he doesn't want to sell. Two itinerant ranch hands get briefly hired by Red, though they are quickly fired for abusing horses. They are around long enough to see the jewels worn by Miss Worthington and plot a robbery.
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