Jungle Comics #45

In "null," the dying Baroness, white ruler of a band of native outlaws, faces the end of her reign as her grip on power weakens. Cairo Joe, her partner, hatches a desperate plan to replace her with Ann, hoping to fool the tribe into believing their goddess has returned. But when Kaänga intervenes, the outlaws' loyalty is tested, and the truth begins to unravel.

Simba, the king of beasts, faces off against a maddened bull that has escaped a native settlement and now hunts the jungle. When a stinging insect and scheming natives complicate the battle, Simba must protect his loyal companion Tiku the monkey while confronting his most dangerous challenger yet. The outcome of this clash between two mighty creatures will determine the true ruler of the jungle.

In this 1943 Jungle Comics tale, a cunning witch doctor plots to seize power by killing the tribe’s chief and then targeting the chief’s son and daughter-in-law. When the truth is revealed, Tabu steps forward to unmask the deception.

In "null," Wambi and his jungle friends face the rising waters caused by a rajah’s dam, built to ease the transport of sandalwood logs. When the flood threatens their home, Wambi leads a daring effort to bring the dam down—only to find the rajah’s daughter trapped in the resulting torrent, and her rescue leads to a promise that could change the fate of the jungle.

In this 1943 Jungle Comics tale, Fantomah confronts the visiting king of Ar in a deadly chariot race, her defiance a spark to his hidden designs. When his plot unfolds, Fury arrives just in time to turn the tide, sending the king’s horse into a frenzy—leaving the outcome as thrilling as it is uncertain.