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Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #51

Dec 1953 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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In "Tarzan and the Terribs' Captive," Tarzan returns to the village of the Stork Men with Dr. MacWhirtle to gather gorobar eggs, only to find the doctor taken by the Terribs. When the thipdar egg MacWhirtle carries hatches, its sudden appearance sends the captors fleeing—saving the day in a moment of unexpected danger. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Jesse Marsh, this 1953 Dell adventure blends jungle intrigue with the quiet marvel of nature’s surprises. Cover by Jesse Marsh.

Contains 4 stories
Tarzan and the Terribs' Captive
16 pp · Jungle
Tarzan [John Clayton]Boy [Jack Clayton]ArgusAlexander MacWhirtleDoctor MervinYolanda MervinLomaStork MenTerribs

In "Tarzan and the Terribs' Captive," Tarzan and Dr. MacWhirtle return to the village of the Stork Men to gather gorobar eggs, only to find MacWhirtle taken by the fearsome Terribs. When the thipdar egg MacWhirtle carries hatches, its sudden emergence becomes the key to his rescue—though the jungle’s dangers are far from over.

Boy and the Elephant's Child
6 pp · Jungle
Boy [Jack Clayton]DombieHatha (elephant)

In this 1953 jungle tale from Tarzan #51, a young boy teams up with a herd of elephants to outwit a deadly tiger trap, using the power of nature to create a sudden flood that sets a trapped baby elephant free. The story unfolds with quiet courage and clever teamwork, showcasing the bond between human and animal in the wild.

Tarzan and the Raging River
15 pp · Jungle
Tarzan [John Clayton]MuviroHarvey NortonBruce NortonHokyus (African tribe)Korak (mangani)
Untitled Jungle story
5.75 pp · Jungle
Dan-ElNatongoTavaneMothibiNagopa

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Full credits

artist, inker Jesse Marsh

Reprints

Reprinted in Almanaque de Férias de Tarzan #[nn] (1979), Brothers of the Spear Archives #1 (2012), Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan: The Jesse Marsh Years #10 (2012), Tarzán #30

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