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Western Picture Stories #4
This anthology issue features "A Caveman Cowboy" by Joseph E. Buresch as the lead story. In the opening sequence, a cowboy discovers a mortally wounded man who warns him about a gentleman who brought in Clint Peters, and the cowboy resolves to find the culprit responsible. The story then shifts to a frontier narrative involving characters discussing a cattleman and a man named Cliff Sage, with references to Dr. Yates and investigations into criminal activity. A secondary story follows a young boy named Miguel whose cruel sister and brother-in-law force him into dangerous situations, including target practice and various hardships across the Mexican border, though his only solace comes from kite-flying when the scorpion isn't around. The final visible sequence depicts a cowboy discovering his prized horse has been stolen and tied to a tree, leading him to search for the thief responsible.