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Cover: Lou Fine

Jerry Iger's Classic Jungle Comics #1

Apr 1986 · Blackthorne · 5.95 USD; 8.95 CAD
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This volume collects the first issue of Blackthorne's 1986 reprint series, showcasing classic jungle-themed comic strips from the Golden Age, originally produced by Jerry Iger's shop. It features a selection of adventure tales starring characters like Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, and other Iger studio creations, presented in their original black-and-white format.

Contains 9 stories
Prey of the Slavers
11 pp · Jungle
Kaänga (introduction and origin)Ann Mason (introduction and origin)Prof. Mason (deathAnn's father)(introduction, death)Bill Blacton (villain, introduction, death)Slattery
Untitled Jungle story
6 pp · Jungle
Pencils Taylor MartinInks Taylor Martin
The White Panther (introduction and origin)White Panther's father (introduction)Dr. White (introduction)Dr. White's daughter (introduction)Professor Zaroff (villain, introduction, death)
The Slave Raiders
8 pp · Jungle
Tabu (introduction and origin)witch doctor (introduction)a band of slavers (villains, introduction, death)

In "The Slave Raiders," Tabu—granted a sixth sense and supernatural abilities after saving a witch doctor—uses his newfound powers to hunt down a band of slave raiders preying on the jungle's people. With the help of animals he commands, he turns the tide against them, culminating in a shocking transformation that leaves the raiders no escape.

Queen of the Lost Empire
8 pp · Jungle
Camilla (introduction and origin)Jon Dale (introduction)Dr. Birch (introduction)Ruth Birch (introduction)Omar (tiger)

In "Queen of the Lost Empire," explorer Jon Dale stumbles upon a hidden jungle city where Queen Camilla and her people maintain eternal life through daily human sacrifices. When Jon intervenes to save the daughter of a captured scientist, he sets off a chain of events that will determine the fate of the entire city and its immortal ruler.

Untitled Jungle story
6 pp · Jungle
Captain Terry Thunder (introduction and origin)the Congo Lancers [KerriganDoyleRed] (introduction and origin)a band of slavers (introduction, villains)
Untitled Jungle story
7 pp · Jungle
Wambi (introduction)Ricco (introduction, villain)Sven (introduction, villain)Tawn (elephant)Kimba (leopard)Balu (leopard)

In "null," Wambi, the jungle’s watchful guardian, steps in when gunrunners arm local tribesmen, turning them against gold prospectors. With the help of the constabulary, he confronts the growing threat—before the balance of power in the wild is broken forever.

Untitled Jungle story
6 pp · Jungle
Buck (introduction)Rex (introduction)Slim (introduction)Mr. CogMr. Cog's daughterRalph

In "null," Cog’s ill-fated safari takes a dangerous turn when he enlists the help of petty criminals Buck, Rex, and Slim to oversee his expedition. As the harsh conditions push the native workers to revolt, the unlikely trio must step up to save Cog and his daughter from the chaos they helped provoke.

Untitled Animal story
6 pp · Animal, Jungle
Simba (lion) (introduction)Slita (lion) (death)

In "null," the aging lion Simba, once the pride’s ruler, makes a desperate save for his rival Slita, only to find himself outmaneuvered by the younger lion’s rising ambition. After risking everything to protect Slita, Simba must face the painful choice of stepping aside—his reign ending not in battle, but in quiet surrender.

Drums of the Leopard Men
6 pp · Jungle
Buck Barton (introduction)Marc Vandell (introduction)The Leopard Men (introduction, villains)Zan Markov (introduction, villain, death)Kito

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CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Henry Fletcher
cover pencils, inks Lou Fine

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