Jungle Comics #59
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Antelope," Wambi stands by his friend Lari when tribal tradition turns cruel, as the witch doctor Gwanda demands a brutal ritual involving an elephant. With courage and cunning, Wambi helps Lari return to his village and uncovers the truth behind the witch doctor’s fear-mongering. Written by Roy L. Smith and illustrated by Henry Kiefer, this 1944 tale from Jungle Comics #59 blends adventure and moral conviction, with Joe Doolin’s striking cover capturing the story’s tension.
In this 1944 Jungle Comics tale, Wambi stands by his friend Lari when the young man is cast out for refusing to take part in a brutal ritual orchestrated by the deceitful witch doctor Gwanda. As Wambi helps Lari return to his village, he uncovers the truth behind the ritual and challenges Gwanda’s false authority.
In the dry heart of the jungle, Simba faces a desperate choice when a rhinoceros claims the last water source. With the land parched and survival at stake, Simba must drink from a tiny, dwindling pool—knowing the strength it gives might be his only chance to stand against the beast.
A quiet, observant look at eight African antelope species, from the waterbuck’s swampy haunts to the kudu’s towering horns, each introduced with clear, grounded detail. This two-page feature from *Jungle Comics #59* (1944) offers a straightforward natural history, highlighting the unique traits and habitats of the sable antelope, beisa oryx, red fronted gazelle, and others.
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Reprinted in Jungle Comics #127 (1950)
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