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Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes#140
Cover: George Wilson

Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes #140

Feb 1964 · Western · 0.12 USD
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In "The Deadly Shadows," Tarzan answers the call of Ras Kassa and his people as they face a terrifying new threat: savage warriors equipped with gliding wings that let them descend from the sky. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Jesse Marsh, this 1964 adventure blends jungle peril with inventive warfare, while George Wilson’s cover captures the airborne menace in bold, dynamic detail.

Contains 4 stories
The Deadly Shadows
15 pp · Jungle
Tarzan [John Clayton]WallaRas KassaPrince UbieZailaTufu

In "The Deadly Shadows," Tarzan aids Ras Kassa and his people as they face a terrifying new threat: enemy warriors who soar through the jungle canopy on makeshift gliding wings, striking from above. With the skies now a battlefield, Tarzan must outthink and outmaneuver foes who've turned the air itself into a weapon.

Savage Heart
9.5 pp · Jungle
Tarzan [John Clayton]Korak [Jack Clayton]Ukala (mangani)GathongoGatiKotok (mangani)

In "Savage Heart," Tarzán and his son Korak stumble upon Ukala, a grieving ape mother who has taken a human infant, Gati, after losing her own child. As the hunt for the boy unfolds, the pair must face a hungry pack of hyenas and the fierce loyalty of a mother protecting her stolen charge—before Tarzán’s timely intervention turns the tide.

To Dare or to Perish
5 pp · Jungle
Brothers of the Spear [Dan-ElNatongo]TavaneZulenaAlissa (mule)Hatima (mule)Nana (elephant)Induna (elephant)

In "To Dare or to Perish," the Brothers of the Spear face a perilous climb up a sheer cliff, burdened by a heavy load of food meant to save their people. With enemies closing in and the weight of survival on their shoulders, every step becomes a test of courage and resolve.

Peoples of Africa, Number 18: The Ethiopians
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Jungle
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia

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Full credits

artist, inker Jesse Marsh
cover pencils, inks George Wilson

Reprints

Reprinted in Tarzán #155 (1964), Tarzan Classics #1205 (1965), Tarzan Classics #1207 (1965), Tarzan Classics #1208 (1965), Tarzan Classics #1209 (1965), Tarzan [Jungelserien] #5 (1965), Tarzan [Jungelserien] #7 (1965), Tarzan #4 (1965), Tarzan [Jungelserien] #8 (1965), Tarzan #5 (1965), Tarzan [Jungelserien] #9 (1965), Tarzan #7 (1966), Tarzan #8 (1966), Brothers of the Spear Archives #3 (2013), المغامر [Al-Moughamer / Adventurer] #75, Tarzan - Djungeläventyr #5/1965

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