Jungle Comics #122

In "The Veldt of Phantom Fangs," the jungle stirs with deception as the witch Zan-zar incites tribal unrest—only for the truth to unravel when the enigmatic Barda, a figure of quiet authority, leads Kaänga and Ann to her hidden stronghold. There, Barda reveals herself as the true Zan-zar, and the leopard cult’s allegiance shifts in a moment of shocking revelation.

In a remote jungle tribe, the enigmatic Marvella—immortal and cloaked in mystery—arrives with her assistant, dazzling the villagers with stage magic. When they demand tribute, Tabu, a young tribesman with a sharp instinct for deception, senses danger and is drawn into a trap after accidentally wounding a boy. As he uncovers the truth behind the illusion, he must use his wits and the tribe’s own tricks to outmaneuver the magicians and drive them into the wild.

In "null," crooked trader Congo Jacques manipulates the jungle’s natives with his eerie ventriloquism, posing as a divine voice to turn them against the lancers. When the deception erupts during Terry’s annual recruitment drive, chaos unfolds—until Terry steps forward to reveal the truth and reclaim the trust of the recruits.

In this 1950 tale from Jungle Comics #122, the tribal healer Kaw turns against his people when he’s scorned for his traditional remedies, poisoning the jungle’s waterholes and unleashing chaos as the animals go mad. When Wambi steps in to restore balance, Kaw is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and make a solemn vow to never harm the jungle again.

In "null," Hope Harris is taken by renegades demanding ransom, but when Camilla stumbles upon them, she’s misled into thinking they’re helping Hope—believing the girl is their kidnapped daughter in need of medical care. Harris, tracking the group, grows suspicious of Camilla’s sudden alliance, unaware of the truth. As tensions rise, Camilla races to uncover the deception and set Hope free.

In a sun-drenched jungle where man and beast share the same wild, Simba earns unexpected respect when he protects a herd of Cape buffalo from driving off a group of thirsty men. The men, grateful, begin leaving food at a water hole—but their kindness stirs jealousy in Cheeta, who retaliates by destroying their chicken coops. When the villagers blame Simba and set a trap, the lion must escape and prove his innocence by saving the kraal from the very chaos he’s been accused of causing.