Black Diamond Western #53

Black Diamond, a masked Western hero, confronts the outlaw gang led by Ragen in a fierce gunfight after their signals are jammed. The gang attempts to escape by boat across a lake, but Black Diamond and the sheriff pursue them, resulting in gunfire and explosions that force the outlaws to abandon their escape. The sheriff recovers survivors from the water, discovering that Ragen himself has learned about Black Diamond's true identity firsthand. The issue also includes a "Western Lore" feature recounting the historical practice of buffalo soldiers delivering mail across the frontier using split-stick message delivery systems.