Fight Comics #74

May 1951 · Fiction House · 0.10 USD

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"Avengers of the Jungle" kicks off in Fight Comics #74, a 1951 adventure from Fiction House where Dr. Douglas, on the brink of leaving the jungle, fires his corrupt guides—Shane, Hall, and Martin—after their mistreatment of porters. The trio, betrayed and vengeful, team up with the tribal leader Gorundi, setting the stage for a deadly ambush by Buhutu warriors. Written by Allan O'Hara and illustrated by Ken Battefield with inks from the Iger Shop, the story unfolds with tense tribal politics and hidden dangers, all under Maurice Whitman’s striking cover.

Contains 3 stories

Avengers of the Jungle

12 pp · Jungle

Dr. Douglas (introduction)Kent (Dr. Douglas' assistant, introduction)Stoney Shane (introduction, dies, villain)Hall (introduction, dies, villain)Martin (introduction, dies, villain)Gorundi (villainous witch doctor, introduction, dies)

In "Avengers of the Jungle," Dr. Douglas, on the verge of leaving the jungle with his expedition, fires his corrupt guides—Shane, Hall, and Martin—after uncovering their mistreatment of porters. The disgruntled trio conspires with the tribal leader Gorundi, unleashing Buhutu warriors to attack the departing group. When the warriors turn on the traitors, the truth behind the stolen treasure hidden in Douglas’s scientific model comes to light—revealing a deadly twist neither the guides nor Gorundi could foresee.

Untitled Sports story

5.5 pp · Sports

Kayo KirbyVILLAINS: Madame Florizon (intro)Blackie (intro)Scotty Fuller (intro)

Untitled Adventure story

8 pp · Adventure

Rip CarsonJim Drake (introdies)VILLAINS: Lo Tao (intro)Kai (intro)