Jungle Comics #143
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Moons of Devil Drums," a gripping tale from Jungle Comics #143 (1951), the enigmatic Kaänga sets out on a mission to reclaim an ancient ape idol stolen by the white safari raider Larsen. With the help of a freed woman and guided by the weight of tradition, Kaänga journeys deep into the heart of the jungle to return the idol to its sacred place—only to uncover a hidden truth in the ruins below. Written by Frank Riddell and illustrated with raw intensity by Maurice Whitman, whose dynamic pencils and inks define the cover and interior alike, this story blends primal adventure with a quiet dignity, as Kaänga must prove himself not just to the jungle’s guardians, but to the legacy he carries.
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Larsen, a white safari raider, has taken an ape idol and a woman, from a safari. Kaänga frees the woman, and with her, takes the idol back to its rightful place. There, they find the woman's father, left in the pit where Larsen had thrown him. Then, in order to leave, Kaänga must battle the apes of the area. When he defeats their leader, they acknowledge him as their king and he and his party depart freely.
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