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Jungle Comics#88
Cover: Ruben Moreira

Jungle Comics #88

Apr 1947 · Fiction House · 0.10 USD
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In "Beyond the Ju-Ju Mists," Kaänga and the paralyzed N'geeso journey to a hidden valley where a forgotten tribe of whites lives in ancient fashion, unaware of the world beyond their walls. When Kaänga accidentally disrupts a sacred courtship ritual, he incurs the wrath of Gortha, a giant sworn to destroy the city and kill him—until a desperate escape and a clever trap turn the tide. Written by Frank Riddell and illustrated by John Celardo, with a striking cover by Ruben Moreira, this 1947 jungle adventure blends myth and mystery in a tale of courage and unexpected alliances.

Contains 6 stories
Beyond the Ju-Ju Mists
10 pp · Jungle
Princess Valla (introduction)Marc (introduction)Gortha (introduction, villain, death)KaängaN'geesoAnn Mason

In "Beyond the Ju-Ju Mists," Kaänga and the paralyzed N'geeso journey to a hidden valley where a forgotten tribe of whites lives in ancient style, seeking a cure for N'geeso’s affliction. When Kaänga accidentally disrupts a sacred courtship ritual, he incurs the wrath of Gortha, a giant sworn to destroy the city and kill him for the insult. The story unfolds with tension and danger as Kaänga and the now-mobile N'geeso must survive Gortha’s wrath and the chaos he unleashes.

Untitled Animal story
6 pp · Animal, Jungle
Dr. Boswick (introduction, villain, death)Jim (introduction)a woman (introduction)SimbaMoki (monkey)Mrs. Simba

In this 1947 jungle tale from Jungle Comics #88, Simba sets out to find his lost mate, leading them both through hidden ruins and perilous paths. As they flee a relentless safari leader and his pursuing archaeologists, the pair must navigate ancient traps and treacherous terrain—only to emerge, together, toward a new beginning.

Untitled Adventure story
7 pp · Adventure
Brent's assistant (introduction, villain, death)Marcia Brent (introduction)Mr. Brent (introduction)Terry ThunderKeetoObantiBorth (gorilla)

In "null," Terry and Keeto ride out to track down a missing photographer, only to uncover a deadly secret buried beneath the jungle's surface. When they learn the man was murdered by his own assistant for gold, the duo must outwit a desperate killer—until Terry is taken, leaving Keeto to stage a dramatic escape using nothing but smoke and cunning.

Untitled Jungle story
6 pp · Jungle
M'Batos (African tribe)(introduction, villains)Sasulis (African tribe)(introduction, villains)The "good" M'Bato (introduction)Sikar (elephant)WambiTawnGar (eagle)

In a tale of loyalty and jungle justice, Wambi is captured and tortured by the M'Batos—only to be freed by a young man from the tribe. When news spreads that the Salusi are planning a deadly raid, Wambi, bound by the debt of that rescue, rallies the jungle animals to stand against the threat. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, rooted in ancient debts and the unspoken bonds of the wild.

Untitled Jungle story
6 pp · Jungle
Script ? [as Mack]
Kora (introduction, villain, death)Mobu (introduction, villain, death)N'Goto (introduction)TabuMasais (African tribe)

In "null," a Masai priestess manipulates her tribe by faking the chief’s death and using drugs to control him, then posing as his ghost to demand tribute. When Tabu arrives, he uncovers the deception before the truth can be buried.

Untitled Jungle story
8 pp · Jungle
Dutch Madden (introduction, villain, death)Steve Allen (introduction)Kay Allen (introduction)N'Toro (introduction)Kay's father (introduction, death)Bogo (introduction)CamillaFang (dog)B'togos (African tribe)Tolu

In the heart of the uncharted jungle, Dutch Madden’s ruthless pursuit of the fabled Lost Valley takes a dark turn as he targets native guides, severing their arms to force their cooperation. When Camilla steps in to stop him, her intervention ignites a tense standoff where survival and morality collide.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $31
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $982
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $487
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $442
CGC 7.5 · 6 in census $442
CGC 7.0 · 5 in census $270
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CGC 6.5 · 7 in census $231*
CGC 6.0 · 6 in census $231
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $165*
CGC 5.0 · 5 in census $157*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $134*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $63*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

artist, inker John Celardo
cover pencils, inks Ruben Moreira

Reprints

↩ Reprints Jungle Comics #44 (1943)

Reprinted in Kaänga Comics #11 (1952), Kaänga #5

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