Indrajal Comics #34
In "The Super Apes," the Phantom faces a bizarre threat when a gang of masked criminals in bulletproof ape costumes hijacks the Llongo King and forces him to learn their strange language. With Patrolman Smythe captured and sentenced to death, the Phantom races to uncover the gang's scheme—only to be betrayed and left to perish in a burning building. Escaping just in time, he returns with the element of surprise to dismantle the ape-wearing criminals and deliver them to justice. Written by Lee Falk and illustrated by Bill Lignante and Wilson McCoy, with a cover by B. Govind, this 1966 Indrajal Comics adventure delivers a thrilling blend of jungle intrigue and masked menace.
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A gang in bulletproof great ape costumes kidnap the Llongo King despite the efforts of his warriors. Forces him to learn their 'language' the gang plans to use the villagers to destroy the jungle patrol and get rich. Investigate a theft of gold Patrolman Smythe is captured and sentenced to death by the 'apes'. The Phantom rescues him just in time, but investigating afterwards is captured, and left to die in a burning building because he discovered the gang's secret. Escaping and returning with surprise on his side the Phantom defeats the 'apes' and turns them over to Patrolman Smythe.
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