Jungle Comics #77
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Golden Gourds Shriek Blood!", treasure hunters press White, a determined guardian, to reveal the hidden Temple of Gar—but when she refuses, an ancient protector emerges from the jungle to silence them. With the temple’s secrets now resting on her shoulders, Camilla steps into a role she never asked for. Written by Victor Ibsen and illustrated with bold, expressive art by Fran Hopper, with inks by Ruth Atkinson, this 1946 adventure blends suspense and myth in a story that lingers long after the final page. The cover, by Joe Doolin, captures the tension with a striking, atmospheric scene.
In "The Golden Gourds Shriek Blood!", Jo and her companion Kaänga stumble upon a sinister ritual when witch doctor Niato, working with white treasure hunters, plans to sacrifice Ann to the god Ghia. As the jungle pulses with dread, Kaänga uncovers the truth behind the so-called deity—a mannequin pulled from the lake by a balloon—and turns the tide with a daring rescue.
In "null," Simba’s desperate dash from crocodiles leads him onto a steamboat packed with caged animals, where chaos erupts when native attackers breach the deck—forcing Simba to defend the ship as the hunters’ cages are thrown open.
In a forgotten corner of the jungle, a snake priestess rules with fear, demanding tribute from the villagers—those who fail meet a grisly end. When Wambi uncovers the truth behind her deadly rituals, he sets a cunning trap using a mongoose to turn her own serpent weapon against her.
In "null," Terry takes on a new role as governor of Fort Diablo, only to arrive and find the previous governor—though locked away—has orchestrated a riot and seized control of the fort. Trapped and outnumbered, Terry must use his wits to break free and restore order in a place that’s spiraled into chaos.
In this 1946 jungle tale from *Jungle Comics #77*, a priestess of a hawk cult commands giant birds to seize villagers for sacrifice. When Tabu confronts her, he uses his illusions to make her believe she is a hawk—leading to a deadly fall.
In "null," Camilla stands firm against white treasure hunters desperate to uncover the lost Temple of Gar, refusing to betray its secrets. When they turn violent, the temple’s ancient guardian intervenes—silently, swiftly—sending the intruders into the river’s depths. With their threat ended, Camilla steps into her new role, now bound to protect the temple’s mysteries.
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