Jungle Comics #109
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Cavern of the Golden Bones," young Blandon ventures into Kaänga's jungle with the district commissioner, seeking his missing father. Guided by the mysterious Kaänga, they uncover a hidden village ruled by a man who claims divine status—Sanford, the assistant who betrayed Blandon Sr. Written by Frank Riddell and illustrated by John Celardo, this 1949 adventure blends jungle mystery and deception, with Celardo’s dynamic art bringing the golden people and their perilous secrets to life. The cover by John Celardo captures the story’s eerie, otherworldly tone.
In "Cavern of the Golden Bones," young Jo and the district commissioner venture into Kaänga's jungle, searching for Jo’s missing father. When they reach the land of the golden people, they uncover a shocking truth: Jo’s father was murdered by his own assistant, Sanford, who now rules as a false god. Kaänga’s arrival brings justice to the cult, but the full reckoning remains to be seen.
In this gripping jungle tale from *Jungle Comics #109*, Simba races through the wilds to reclaim his cubs after they're stolen by cunning mandrills—only to find them snatched again by ruthless hunting dogs and taken to a white hunter’s camp. While Simba confronts the mandrill king in a deadly showdown, Mrs. Simba slips into the camp’s shadows, determined to free their young before it’s too late.
In this 1949 Jungle Comics tale, Wambi takes a risky stand when he tries to befriend a lost hunting leopard, aiding its escape from Lekko and his tribe. When Wambi later injures his ankle and faces danger from a pack of leopards, the very animal he once helped steps in to save him—leading to a surprising turn of fate.
In "null," a jungle mystery unfolds when a mad sculptor menaces native villages with a so-called "stone plague," demanding tribute or facing petrification. Terry investigates, uncovering the chilling truth: the victims aren't truly turned to stone, but are instead lifeless statues created by the sculptor’s twisted artistry. The story’s eerie blend of folklore and deception keeps the tension high as the sculptor’s scheme unravels.
In this 1949 Jungle Comics tale, Paul Corveaux’s brutal murder of his wife sets off a chain of deception when he frames the enslaved Lelana. Sent to the Mistlands for safety by Tabu, Lelana’s fate hangs in the balance as Tabu confronts Corveaux, leading to a reckoning that brings the truth to light.
In "null," the witch doctor Asargi teams up with Terry, Carter the explorer’s assistant, in a treacherous plot to seize the M'gandas' village. When Camilla arrives, she stands firm to protect her people, forcing the conspirators to face the wild’s wrath—where elephants charge and loyalty is tested.
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Reprinted in Jungle Comics #[nn] (1949), Charlie Chan #1 (1950), Jungle Comics #2 (1950), Star Streamline Comics #[nn] (1950), Adventure Streamline Comics #[nn] (1951), Jungle Girls #6 (1992), Kaänga #14, Álbum Gigante (1 a 3ª Série) #25, Ranch Western #[nn], Redskin #2
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