Jungle Comics #144
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Quest of the Dragon's Claw," Kaänga steps into the kingship contest of the Bafwasendes, masking his identity to protect the wounded Nyika. With the witch doctor’s schemes threatening to derail the trial, Nyika’s recovery becomes the pivotal moment that shapes the outcome—though how he’ll face the challenge on his own remains uncertain. Written by Frank Riddell and illustrated by Maurice Whitman, this 1951 adventure from Fiction House features cover art by Maurice Whitman.
In "Quest of the Dragon's Claw," Kaänga steps into the kingship contest of the Bafwasendes, disguising himself to protect the wounded Nyika—only to see the young warrior recover just in time to reclaim his destiny. The story unfolds with quiet tension, as ancient rituals and the witch doctor’s schemes test the strength of both men, all beneath the shadow of the jungle’s secrets.
In a remote jungle clearing, Wambi helps a wounded Cape buffalo escape a snare of vines, forging an unexpected bond. When Sirdah plots to ambush Wambi, the buffalo returns—guided by a macaw’s warning—to stand between him and danger.
In a forgotten corner of the African jungle, a safari guide named Reagan uses hypnotism to manipulate a scientist into believing she’s an ancient Egyptian queen, all to aid his quest for treasure. When the ruse begins to unravel, the scientist’s companion, Camilla, steps in to save her — and to silence the guide once and for all.
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Reprinted in Jungle Comics #144 (1952), Jumbo Comics #24
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