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Cowboy Western Comics #26
This anthology issue features biographical profiles of famous Western figures. It includes a story about Will Rogers, described as "the greatest cowboy in the world," born in Oklahoma in 1879, who became a rodeo rider, comedian, philosopher, and movie star before his death in a 1935 plane crash in Alaska. The issue also contains a feature on Will James, a writer and artist known for his Western stories based on actual incidents from his life, born in a covered wagon during a journey from Texas to Canada. Additionally, there is a tall tale about Paul Bunyan, depicting his legendary feats of strength and ingenuity, such as mining iron ore and creating a massive steel pole.