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Cover of Bonanza (1962) #8

Bonanza (1962) #8

Western 1962–1970 series Cover date Jun 1964

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About this issue

Bonanza #8 (1962) is issue #8 of Western's Bonanza (1962–1970), with a cover date of June 1964.

The stories

“Wild Animals of North America, Number 2: Pronghorn Antelopes”

Facts about the pronghorn

“The Hatchet Man”

Hop Sing's cousin visits with his bride-to-be, but all three are kidnapped by hatchet men working for the bride's stepfather. Ben, Hoss, and Little Joe are also captured while pursuing, but Adam and the sheriff manage to free them.

“Trapped in Goblin Gulch”

Bedrock Barnes attempts to aid a man crazed from thirst in the desert. The stranger repeatedly shoots at Bedrock, who finally knocks him down with a thrown rock, ties him, and gives him water from a canteen. When the sheriff arrives Bedrock learns that the stranger is a dangerous wanted bank robber.

“The Living Nightmare”

Hoss acquires a camel, but its smell panics the horses, cattle, and swine of whites and Indians alike. Ben agrees to the neighbors' demands that the beast has to go, and Hoss takes it into the desert for release. They come upon a wagon train under Indian attack, and the camel helps Hoss scatter the attackers' horses.

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