Jungle Comics #142
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Sheba of the Terror Claws" delivers a thrilling adventure from 1951, spotlighting the legendary Queen Sheba of the ancient Egyptian-inspired Kingdom of Ra. Written by Frank Riddell and brought to life with bold artwork by Maurice Whitman, this issue introduces a gripping tale of betrayal, escape, and redemption, anchored by the daring journey of Landra and Ann. The cover by Maurice Whitman captures the jungle’s perilous beauty, setting the stage for a story where loyalty and courage are tested in the heart of the wild.
In "Sheba of the Terror Claws," a lost safari stumbles upon the ancient, Egypt-inspired Kingdom of Ra, ruled by the enigmatic Queen Sheba. With her advisor Toru orchestrating fear and sacrifice, Sheba’s reign is tested when her sister Landra flees into the jungle and finds refuge with Ann. As Kaänga leads a daring assault on the kingdom’s walls using trained mammoths, the fate of Sheba, her sister, and the jungle’s balance hangs in the balance.
In this 1951 Jungle Comics tale, a marauding band of mandrills terrorizes the jungle, but Wambi outsmarts them in a swift, cunning game of chase that ends with the intruders vanishing into the crocodile pool.
In "null," a mysterious force aids escaped convicts as they float downriver from Fort Diablo, drawing Terry into a perilous chase. When the prisoners are seized by the enigmatic Black Karen and forced into labor under a strange beldine dye, Terry’s attempt to intervene leads to his capture. With Keeto and the lancers closing in, the convicts must decide whether to trust Terry and rise against their captor.
In "null," Jo Murdock manipulates a native tribesman into becoming the legendary Kaboola, a symbol of resistance against white colonists—only for Camilla to uncover the truth behind the ruse. As Kaboola realizes he’s been weaponized, his rage turns deadly, and Murdock pays the price. With the deception exposed, Camilla takes control, delivering Murdock’s men to the district commissioner.
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Reprinted in Jungle Comics #141 (1951), Kaänga Comics #23
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