Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #47
In "Tarzan and the Ancient Terror," Tarzan’s companions Boy and Dombie are taken by a remote village that practices a terrifying ritual sacrifice to a horned monster. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Jesse Marsh, this 1953 Dell adventure unfolds with suspense as the boys uncover the truth behind the beast—only to turn the village’s fear against itself. The cover by Jesse Marsh captures the eerie spectacle of the ritual, perfectly setting the tone for a tale where courage and cunning outshine superstition.
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While exploring, Boy and Dombie are captured by the men of a small village. They witness the sacrifice of a man to a horned monster. While they are attempting escape, Boy realizes that the monster is the witch doctor in a costume. He and Dombie steal the costume and use it to terrorize the village.
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