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Cover: Gregory Woronchak & Frank Frazetta

A-1 Comics: A Retrospective #140

Dec 2014 · Boardman Books · [none]
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This volume offers a comprehensive look back at the history and legacy of A-1 Comics, a notable publisher in the comic book industry. Published by Boardman Books in 2014, it serves as a retrospective collection, likely featuring key issues, artwork, and commentary that trace the company's evolution and impact.

In "The Pool of Life!", orphaned in the jungle and raised by wolves, Carol Mantomer becomes the fierce Cave Girl when she rescues Luke Hardin, a man wounded while searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth. Written by Gardner Fox and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Bob Powell, this tale blends primal survival with mythic adventure. The striking cover, a collaboration by Frank Frazetta and Gregory Woronchak, captures the story’s wild, timeless energy.

Contains 4 stories
The Pool of Life!
9 pp · Adventure, Jungle
Cave Girl [Carol Mantomer] (introductionorigin)Betty Mantomer (Cave Girl's motherintroductiondeath)Edward Mantomer (Cave Girl's fatherintroductiondeath)Pood (introductionvillaindeath)Alfred Manderson (introductiondeath)Luke Hardin (introduction)

In the heart of the untamed jungle, orphaned as a child and raised by wolves, Carol Mantomer becomes the fierce and free-spirited Cave Girl. When she encounters Luke Hardin, a wounded man fleeing from danger while searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth, her instincts and courage are put to the test.

Untitled Humor story
8 pp · Humor
Robert RobotDr. XanduThor (robot)Titan (robot)
Ships Out
8 pp · Military
Sergeant SharkDogface DooleyKohakimi LanuaMajor JonesManua
The Case of the Frightened Informers
7 pp · Crime
Scott HunterMr. ZinTongYangCourtland Palmer BroadstreetPoppyLimeyLotus LeeTommy MingQuid

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Full credits

artist, inker Bob Powell
cover pencils, inks Gregory Woronchak
cover pencils Frank Frazetta

Reprints

↩ Reprints Ding Dong #1 (1946), The Killers #1 (1947), Dogface Dooley #5 [A-1 #64] (1952), Cave Girl #11 (A-1 #82) (1953)

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