Indrajal Comics #26

In this playful 1966 Indrajal Comics gem, Henry’s attempt to ice skate goes hilariously awry—each tumble prompting a new, increasingly absurd helmet adjustment. When he finally guards his backside, he spins like a top, leaving the onlooker in stitches.

In the rugged terrain of the Pamir Mountains and the vast plains of Kashgar, Marco’s journey along the Silk Road unfolds through his own journal entries—documenting weeks of recovery at Tun-Huang and the final, fateful leg to Shang-Tu. Written with quiet intensity, the story captures his arrival at the Khan’s palace and the unexpected path that leads him from envoy to governor, all within the sweeping historical backdrop of 13th-century China.

In "The Jungle Patrol," the Phantom traces the origins of the Jungle Patrol back to a 17th-century showdown with Redbeard, leader of the Sonloi Pirates. After defeating Redbeard’s top enforcers—Big Bart, Salla, and The Crusher—the Phantom commands the defeated pirates to form a new force, arming 25 loyal men each from their ranks. When the remaining pirates rise in rebellion, the new patrol is put to the test.

In this curious and cleverly curated non-fiction piece from Indrajal Comics #26 (1966), a series of everyday scientific questions are explored with clarity and charm—ranging from the physics of a bursting bulb to the science behind floating rotten eggs, the warmth of cloudy nights, and even the surprising math of a basket filling halfway. Each answer unfolds like a gentle revelation, turning ordinary mysteries into moments of quiet wonder.