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Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #47

Aug 1953 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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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.

Contains 4 stories
Tarzan and the Ancient Terror
16 pp · Jungle
RuandiLulaKuvuru

In "Tarzan and the Ancient Terror," Tarzan joins Dr. MacWhirtle on a perilous journey into the heart of a dormant volcano, where they encounter Ruandi, a young tribesman desperate to save his beloved Lula from the sinister influence of the witch doctor Kuvuru. Amid ancient ruins and hidden dangers, the trio must navigate a world where legend and fear are as real as the jungle itself.

Tarzan Fights for His Own
15 pp · Jungle
Boy and the Horned Monster
8 pp · Jungle

In "Boy and the Horned Monster," Jo and Dombie find themselves captured by a remote jungle village, where they witness a chilling ritual sacrifice to a fearsome horned monster. As they plot their escape, Jo uncovers the truth behind the creature’s terrifying guise—and turns the villagers’ own fear against them.

Untitled Jungle story
6 pp · Jungle

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Cast · 14 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Jesse Marsh

Reprints

Reprinted in Brothers of the Spear Archives #1 (2012), Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan: The Jesse Marsh Years #10 (2012), Tarzán #25

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