Brothers of the Spear Archives #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume of the Brothers of the Spear Archives continues the classic jungle adventure series originally published in Dell's Tarzan comics. Collecting the complete run of the feature from the 1950s and 1960s, it follows the African warriors Dan-El and Natongo as they battle colonial threats and wild beasts. Dark Horse's archival edition preserves the original comic strips with restored artwork and historical context.
In "Episode 44: 'Leaving the land of the Obelo savages behind,...'", Dan-El and Natongo flee the palace through a hidden network of caverns, only to be cornered by the witch doctor Ingunyo’s guards—leading to a tense escape that tests their resolve. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated with bold, dynamic art by Russ Manning, this chapter of the Brothers of the Spear Archives continues their perilous journey with raw, cinematic pacing. The cover, also by Russ Manning, captures the moment with striking intensity.
Episode 46: "Deploy in this tunnel! Search every passage! Seize the Witch Men!" plunges into the heart of a hidden jungle war, where the army of Aba-Zulu hunts Tavane through a labyrinth of secret passages. As the search intensifies, the brothers track her to the Aba-Zulu Cave of the Kings after extracting a crucial clue from a captured witch doctor.
Episode 51: "This room is my private armory!" finds Nana on the run after her failed assassination of Molithi, fleeing M'tembo with the kingdom’s war elephants—save for Inkosi—while the brothers and Milithi close in on her trail.
Episode 52: "With their host, the young King Molithi of M'Tembo,..." finds Dan-El and Natongo taken by Queen Nana’s forces during a desperate mission to reclaim the M'tembo war elephants for their young king. As the jungle hums with danger and hidden threats, Molithi rides forth to answer the call, leading a charge through the wilds to reclaim what was stolen.
Episode 53: "Dan-El and Natongo, who were captured at the camp of the treacherous Queen Nana,..." follows the perilous aftermath of a battle against a cunning ruler, as Dan-El and Natongo face captivity before a daring escape. With Tavane at their side, the trio must navigate the dangers of the wild jungle, bound by loyalty and the long road home.
Episode 59: "Hatima, best of four-footed companions, are you well-rested after our long ride?" follows Natongo as he rescues a spear-bearing woman from an ambush, only to be led by her to her city, where she reveals a shocking truth—her father has passed, and she is now Zulena, queen of Tungelo.
Episode 60: "Will this room of my palace do for your noble white beast, Prince Natongo?" finds Dan-El caught in a dangerous game of deception when a message meant for him is tampered with by Nagopa, setting a trap that could cost the city its defenders.
Episode 61: "Natongo, the Zulu Prince, stands at the side of the lovely Zulena," finds the prince defending the woman he loves from a deadly ambush, only to face a second threat to his own life. As danger closes in, Natongo must decide how far he’ll go to protect her—before making a choice that could change everything.
Episode 62: "This message is from my brother of the spear, Natongo!" follows Dan-El as he leads fifty of his most trusted warriors on a desperate race back to Aba-Zulu, driven by a warning that could mean the difference between victory and ruin. With time running out and enemy forces closing in, Dan-El must act fast to protect his people and uphold the legacy of the spear.
Dan-El and Natongo flee the palace through a hidden network of caverns, only to find themselves cornered by the witch doctor Ingunyo’s guards—caught between shadow and stone, with no clear path forward. As tension mounts in the claustrophobic tunnels, their survival depends on quick thinking and a bond tested by the dark.
In "Episode 75: 'Natongo! Something is wrong--very wrong!'", the brothers arrive at Tungelu only to discover that Utengo, Zulena's cousin, has seized power in a sudden coup. With urgency and resolve, they move to restore Natongo and Zulena to their rightful place, facing the chaos of a kingdom in upheaval.
In "Episode 82: 'Queen Tavane--live forever!'", the looming threat to the Aba-Zulu towns begins to falter as their captors grow uneasy—especially after the rising legend of Alessa. When Natongo arrives at Sekani with urgent news, the truth of Zulena’s sudden disappearance sends shockwaves through the community, setting a tense and uncertain course forward.
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