Desperado #4

Desperado #4 (October 1948) This anthology issue contains two stories: "Law and Order in the Wild West," featuring Charlie Storm dealing with trouble at a saloon where he confronts drunken men causing disturbances, and "Obey the Law," in which Miss Kathryn Fischel searches for a man named Sam across Texas, eventually locating him and discovering his involvement in a scheme to rob gold and murder for profit. The second story culminates in a chase through a canyon where the protagonist attempts to stop the criminals' escape plan. The issue concludes with letters from readers discussing the quality of crime comics and calling for stricter standards in the medium.