Jungle Comics #143

In "The Moons of Devil Drums," Kaänga sets out to reclaim an ancient ape idol stolen by the white raider Larsen, who also took a woman from a safari. With the woman by his side, Kaänga journeys to the idol’s sacred site, only to discover the woman’s father abandoned in a pit—left behind by Larsen. Forced to defend their path to freedom, Kaänga faces the wild apes of the region, and in a trial of strength and will, earns their allegiance as their new king.

In "null," the jungle trembles as a mysterious herd of elephants storms through Wambi's territory. When Tawn tries to defend his home, he’s lured into a trap—only to be rescued by Wambi, who stands beside him as the true threat emerges. The clash between man and beast unfolds in a tense, fleeting battle that leaves the jungle changed.

In this 1951 jungle tale from *Jungle Comics #143*, Terry and Keeto risk everything to save Tandu, a woman who lives among elephants. When the ruthless ivroy hunter Sue Barton—disguised as a photographer—invades the herd’s sanctuary, the lancers defend their home, and Tandu uses her bond with the elephants to turn the tide.

In a brutal tribal contest testing strength and courage, the Wasutis face off against the Buhutus in a deadly ritual where each side must battle a captured crocodile. When the Buhutus resort to cheating with a mechanical crocodile supplied by two white renegades, Camilla uncovers the deception—setting the stage for a confrontation that will decide the fate of the tribes.