Jo-Jo Comics #21

In 1948, a cunning priestess named Marta Messa weaves an elaborate cult scheme around a legend—the Congo King himself—to bilk a wealthy believer out of his fortune, while her devoted servant Bak Lee silences anyone who threatens the deception. When Marta's plan brings her safari deep into the jungle to find the "living" JO-JO, she unwittingly sets in motion a collision between her hired impostor Roger Kerning and the real man himself, each unaware of the other's presence. What unfolds is a tangle of crossed loyalties, mistaken identities, and deadly consequences as JO-JO fights to clear his name and expose the truth behind the double double-cross.

A vaquero on Brazil's Marajo Island faces off against the caymans that threaten his cattle herd—massive reptiles that infest the swamps and marshes in alarming numbers. Whether hunting by lasso during the dry season or tracking them by candlelight from a canoe at night, the cowboy's dangerous work is a constant battle against these prolific predators. This nonfiction account showcases the rugged skills and daily perils of life on one of South America's wildest ranches.

When fiery meteors rain down on the jungle, Jo-Jo faces an enemy unlike any before: Zalo, a towering woman who claims to rule through otherworldly powers, and her ring of deadly vapor that leaves even the mighty Congo King helpless. As the village falls under her grip and a mysterious white man named Benson pulls the strings from the shadows, Jo-Jo must uncover the true nature of Zalo's abilities before her "last raid" destroys everything—and everyone—he holds dear.

Meet the South American gaucho, a skilled horseman and cattle handler whose traditions evolved from the blending of European settlers and native peoples centuries ago. This 1948 feature showcases the distinctive life and tools of these South American cowboys—from their mastery of the bola and rope work to their daily rituals of branding, ostrich hunting, and their iconic leather gear. Discover how their working methods and spirit of horsemanship parallel those of the American West, yet remain uniquely their own.

In the African jungles south of the K'Guna River, the jungle princess Juanda is called upon by her ally Nama to rescue a sacred priestess who's been abducted by the slave dealer Ali-Ben-Gora and his servant Masur—a man nursing a bitter grudge against the priestess for a past punishment. As Juanda races to aid her friend, she must navigate dangers both natural and human, from the rogue lion Kimbu to the schemes of Ali-Ben-Gora's operation, all while uncovering the truth behind the kidnapping and mounting a daring rescue attempt in the jungle's depths.

"Movie Mysteries" reveals surprising facts about Hollywood's biggest stars: George Raft has been sentenced to 392 years on screen, Edward G. Robinson has played ruthless gangsters despite never firing a real pistol off camera, and Lon Chaney, Jr. has built a horror movie legacy that already surpasses his legendary father's record. This non-fiction piece digs into the gap between the personas audiences see and the real lives of these silver screen icons.