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Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #40

Jan 1953 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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In "Tarzan Faces Death on the Desert," Tarzan is drawn into a perilous mission when Dr. MacWhirtle and Tom Culver seek his help to locate the missing Maypools, leading them to the mysterious city of New Athne. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Jesse Marsh, this 1953 Dell adventure sees Tarzan race to rescue Culver from the Athneans, all while navigating the deadly desert and the secrets of a forgotten civilization. The cover by Jesse Marsh captures the tension of the journey, a striking visual for a classic jungle tale.

Contains 3 stories
Tarzan Faces Death on the Desert
24 pp · Jungle
Tarzan [John Clayton]Alexander MacWhirtleTom CulverErgonEllen MaypoolHorace Maypool

In "Tarzan Faces Death on the Desert," adventurer Tom Culver teams up with Dr. MacWhirtle in Nairobi, seeking the lost Maypools, only to learn from Tarzan himself that their trail leads to the mysterious city of New Athne. When Tom is captured by the Athneans, Tarzan must race across the desert to save him, facing peril in a land where danger lurks at every turn.

Tarzan on the Trail of the Leopard Men
15 pp · Jungle
Tarzan [John Clayton]ButoNee-Issaleopard cultists

In "Tarzan on the Trail of the Leopard Men," Tarzan answers the call of his friend Buto, who seeks help to rescue his younger sister, Nee-Issa, from a hidden leopard cult. With Tantor by his side, Tarzan ventures into the heart of the jungle, tracking the tribe through treacherous terrain and ancient ruins.

Untitled Jungle story
6 pp · Jungle
Dan-ElNatongoKongoniChokaHaroungoKolukiNagopaHan-Ool

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Full credits

artist, inker Jesse Marsh

Reprints

Reprinted in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan: The Jesse Marsh Years #8 (2011), Brothers of the Spear Archives #1 (2012), Tarzán #19

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