Jerry Iger's Classic Jungle Comics #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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