Jungle Comics #116

In "The Banshees of Voodoo Veldt!" from Jungle Comics #116 (1949), a dangerous deception unfolds when treasure hunters manipulate the Bathongas into believing Trader Thompson has kidnapped their children. As the warrior leaves his village in pursuit, the thieves ransack the sacred ruins, only to be exposed by Kaänga and the unsuspecting Thompson, who bring them to justice before the district commissioner.

In the heart of a wild jungle, a crashed circus plane sets off a chain of events when the lion Cusco is freed and taken in by the jungle's guardian, Simba. When Cusco’s trainer mistakes Simba for the beast he’s hunting, he traps him with a drugged dart—leaving Cusco to face a pack of leopards alone. As Simba recovers, he must race to save the lion he’s come to protect, before the jungle’s dangers claim them both.

In "null," former commander Terry, stripped of his rank after failing to capture the elusive bandit Al Raschid, must prove his worth when a new officer claims to have cornered the outlaw—only for Terry to suspect a trap. With his loyal ally Keeto, he turns the tables by rigging the supply crates with smoke grenades, blinding Al Raschid’s men and turning the tide in a tense jungle ambush. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1949 adventure delivers a sharp, suspenseful tale of redemption and cunning in the heart of the wild.

In "null," Wambi’s accidental fire drives his jungle friends away, but when gohali dogs threaten the tribe, he uses his magnifying glass to ignite oil in the water—turning his past mistake into a moment of courage. The story captures a quiet redemption, where a single act of bravery reshapes how Wambi is seen.

In "null," Jo and her assistant uncover a deadly conspiracy when treasure hunters trigger an explosion at a lion cult’s temple, blaming the disaster on Camilla. As the inspector and his aide pursue the truth, Camilla helps them expose the real culprits—only to face the cult’s wrath in a desperate showdown.