Jungle Comics #119

In "Fury of the Golden Apes!" from Jungle Comics #119 (1949), Gus Corrigan teams up with the jungle warrior Kaänga in a desperate search for his missing brother. As they track the trail through the wilds, they uncover a hidden gorilla cult where Corrigan’s brother has been brainwashed into believing he’s the long-lost god Jebola. With courage and cunning, Kaänga confronts the cult’s twisted leader and sets things right—though the full reckoning remains to be seen.

In "null," Simba, the lion challenged for the kingship by the rival Crekko, is wounded by a hunter’s bullet during their clash. Taken captive by a wildlife photographer intent on filming his footage for a new movie, Simba’s absence allows Crekko to seize the throne. When Simba escapes and confronts Crekko in a final, dramatic showdown—captured on film—the jungle’s balance is irrevocably changed.

In "null," the fragile peace of Wambi’s jungle is shattered when two prospectors begin dynamiting the river, drawing the animals together to decide their fate. While Sirdah pushes for a bold, mass attack, Wambi hesitates—fearing the cost to his friends—only to see his warnings ignored. When the assault fails and animals are wounded, Wambi devises a quieter, smarter plan, relying on cunning and the land itself to drive the intruders away.

In "null," Terry and his helicopter are commandeered by mine owner Miss Carter, who needs to reach the jungle interior to uncover why her native laborers have vanished. Once there, they discover the local rock formation known as the Devil Face is being used by her former overseer and his partner to terrify the villagers and extort tribute. The story unfolds as Terry uncovers the truth behind the fear, leading to a confrontation with those exploiting the people.

In a remote jungle village, a pair of con men exploit superstitious fears by claiming the spirit of a dead chief now lives in a trained elephant, demanding tribute. When Jo arrives, she uncovers the deception and brings the fraudsters to justice, turning them over to the district commissioner.

In "null," a shadowy gang of European criminals attempts to legitimize their gold-heist scheme by planting fake treasure in temple ruins, hoping to lure a wealthy backer. When Camilla uncovers their deception, she turns the tide by exposing them to the Ugandis, whose fury at the intrusion of white men into their land becomes the criminals’ undoing.