Jungle Action #5

Four of Atlas's most daring jungle heroes share the spotlight in this June 1955 issue of Jungle Action, with the cover by Joe Maneely previewing the wild adventure inside. Three bold panels showcase Leopard Girl wielding a spear against a lurking crocodile, Lo-Zar Lord of the Jungle locked in fierce combat amid ornate temple surroundings, and Jungle Boy alongside a prowling leopard in dense foliage — while Man-Oo the Mighty rounds out the lineup along the bottom amid a tangle of savage creatures. With "All New Tales" promised on the cover, this ten-cent package delivers a terrific cross-section of mid-1950s jungle pulp excitement, including the Syd Shores-drawn story "The Challenge of the Flaming Spear!