Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #70

Jul 1955 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Tarzan Guards a Hostage," Tarzan and his companions track a dangerous leopard that has taken a baby baboon hostage, leading them to a ravine where a frenzy of baboons is hurling rocks and branches at the beast below. With tension rising and the jungle alive with chaos, Tarzan must decide how to intervene—before the situation spirals beyond control. Cover by Morris Gollub and George Wilson, this 1955 Dell issue offers a pulse-pounding adventure in the heart of the wild.

Contains 3 stories

Tarzan Guards a Hostage

15 pp · Jungle

Terribs (Pal-ul-donian tribe)Kreeg (giant otter)Kraath (giant otter)

In "Tarzan Guards a Hostage," Tarzan leads the captured King Zugu through the dense jungles of Lutor on a perilous journey to Alur, facing relentless attacks from Terribs and Jalurian warriors determined to reclaim their king. With the wilderness itself a constant threat, Tarzan must rely on his wits, strength, and deep connection to the jungle to survive.

Tarzan and the Pygmy Elephants

8 pp · Jungle

In "Tarzan and the Pygmy Elephants," Tarzan and Boy wash ashore on a mysterious island hidden within the Lake of Mists after a storm. There, they encounter a tribe of pygmies who ride tiny elephants, and Tarzan must protect them from a swarm of aggressive baboons before finding a way to send the beasts back to the mainland.

Untitled Jungle story

6 pp · Jungle

Captain N'Gori (supporting)

In the hidden tunnels beneath a forgotten city, Jo and her brother race against the Aba-Zulu army to find Tavane before they do. With the help of a wary witch doctor, they follow a cryptic clue to the fabled Aba-Zulu Cave of the Kings—where the past and a dangerous secret lie buried.