The Lone Ranger #12

May 1955 · Consolidated Press · 1/- [0-1-0 AUP]

📊 ~12,900 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Fight Over Death Gorge," Young Hawk and Little Buck are swept into a desperate struggle for survival when a sudden flood on the Little Missouri River strands them on a shrinking island. With no safe ground in sight, they’re carried downstream to another isolated island—only to discover a lost baby caught in the storm’s aftermath. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Rex Maxon, this gripping tale of resilience and unexpected connection unfolds with quiet intensity. The cover by Hank Hartman captures the tension of the moment with stark, dynamic lines.

Contains 3 stories

The Fight Over Death Gorge

12 pp · Western-Frontier

Silver Gets Through

10 pp · Western-Frontier

Untitled Western-Frontier story

7 pp · Western-Frontier

In this quiet yet gripping tale from *The Lone Ranger* #12, Young Hawk and Little Buck are swept into a sudden flood on the Little Missouri River, seeking shelter on a shrinking island. When that island vanishes beneath the rising waters, they drift downstream to a new refuge—where they discover a lost baby, alone and frightened in the storm’s aftermath.