Jungle Girls #8
In "The Slave Runners of Bombaru," tensions flare in the jungle when Kalembu accuses Camilla of demanding gold for the snake god—only to discover she didn’t. As Camilla investigates, she uncovers Helen, hypnotized into believing she is Camilla, and learns of a dangerous plot against the villagers. Meanwhile, the prophet and three white men arrive at the village, using a hidden sea-serpent balloon to threaten the tribe, setting the stage for a fiery confrontation. Written by Victor Ibsen and illustrated by Bob Lubbers, this 1992 issue blends suspense and jungle intrigue with bold visuals. Cover by Bob Lubbers.
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Kalembu attacks Camilla for demanding gold for the snake god; she claims she didn't and goes to investigate. She finds Helen, who has been hypnotized by the prophet into believing that she's Camilla; she tells Camilla of a plot to rob the natives. Meanwhile, the prophet and the three white men have gone to the village; the white men are hidden as the prophet demands gold for the snake god. They secretly inflate a sea-serpent balloon to make good on the threat, Camilla shoots a flaming arrow into the balloon, and the white men die in the burning wreckage.
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