John Wayne Adventure Comics #21

In a tale of espionage and betrayal set in a remote oil field, John Wayne and his companions uncover a Russian impostor named Farouk who has infiltrated their ranks disguised as a foreign worker. After discovering Farouk's sinister plot to sabotage their oil operations, John and Frank confront him, leading to a dramatic struggle where Farouk attempts to use supernatural deception and physical force against them. The story culminates in a violent confrontation that leaves Farouk defeated, with John recovering a locket bearing the name "Lauren McClae" as evidence of the villain's true identity. In the conclusion, John helps apprehend criminals attempting to stage a jailbreak, reasserting order and justice.