Jungle Comics#145

Jungle Comics #145

Jan 1952 · Fiction House · 0.10 USD

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"Spawn of the Devil's Moon" delivers a pulse-pounding tale of betrayal and revenge in the heart of the African jungle, set against the backdrop of a fragile peace. Written by Victor Ibsen and illustrated with gritty detail by Ralph Mayo, this 1952 issue follows Camilla as she tracks a slave caravan and rallies the Bafwazis to defend their village after a shocking betrayal. The cover by Ralph Mayo captures the tension of a world on edge, where loyalty is tested and the shadows of the devil's moon loom large.

Contains 4 stories

Spawn of the Devil's Moon

10 pp · Jungle

Jeff Curtiss (introduction, villain)N'Dala (introduction, villain)Professor Pringall (introduction)Mrs. Pringall (introduction)KaängaAnn MasonMarmo (elephant)ZuluLonkalos (African tribe)

In "Spawn of the Devil's Moon," witch doctor N'Dala stirs fear among the Lonkalos, blaming white doctors for their suffering. When the tribe turns violent, Kaänga steps forward to shield the doctors and expose the deception—revealing the truth behind the witch doctor’s lies.

Untitled Jungle story

4 pp · Jungle

Sirdah (villain)WambiTawnOgg

In a tense moment of jungle intrigue, Wambi outsmarts a looming threat by crafting a cunning trap using a model tiger and a hidden pit. When Sirdah attacks the decoy, he falls into the trap—only to be freed after swearing to reform. The story unfolds with quiet cleverness, spotlighting Wambi’s resourcefulness in a world where trust is as rare as safety.

Untitled Adventure story

5 pp · Adventure

Bascom Sands (introduction, villain)the Bangwillis (African tribe)(introduction, villains)Captain Henry (introduction)Miss Jarvis (introduction)Terry ThunderKeeto

Untitled Jungle story

7 pp · Jungle

Sitari (introduction)Digaro (introduction, villain)Kadir (introduction, villain)Arab slavers (introduction, villains)CamillaKarongas (African tribe)Bafwazis (African tribe)Zamba

In a story from Jungle Comics #145 (1952), Camilla finds herself caught in a web of betrayal during a peace celebration when the Karongas turn on the Bafwazis, handing them over to Arab slavers. Racing ahead of the slave caravan, she frees the captives and leads them back to their village, where they must now stand against the Karongas’ renewed aggression. The tale unfolds with urgency and shifting loyalties, as the balance of power in the jungle is tested.