Konga #1

In the jungles of Africa, a plane crash leaves scientist Doctor Decker stranded—until he befriends a curious monkey named Konga and encounters a tribe of towering natives. Drawn into a mystery surrounding a mysterious plant serum that fuels their size, Decker returns to England with seeds and Konga, only to unleash an unintended transformation. The story, written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, follows the strange bond between man and monkey as science spirals beyond control.

In the heart of Africa's impenetrable rain forest, Gorilla Berengei roams the high slopes of the Belgian Congo, a master of a landscape where towering mahogany trees and unseen orchids thrive in perpetual darkness. When a pair of men discover the valuable timber hidden deep within the jungle, they face the brutal reality of a wilderness that guards its secrets jealously. This tale captures the raw power and mystery of the equatorial jungle and the creatures that call it home.

A history lesson unfolds tracing cinema from its humble nickelodeon beginnings in 1895 through the technological and artistic innovations that transformed movies into a global spectacle—from the addition of sound and monster-movie makeup wizardry to 3D glasses, Cinerama, and the latest sensory experiments. As filmmakers pushed the boundaries of what audiences could experience on screen, each new era brought grander battles, more convincing illusions, and ever-wider vistas. The story celebrates the artistry and ingenuity behind the screen, leaving us wondering what thrilling new frontiers the movies will conquer next.

Africa—the second largest continent, a land where ancient mystery meets modern civilization, from towering watusi and pygmy peoples to vast game herds roaming the veldts and the gleaming towers of Johannesburg rising from primeval jungle. "The Land of Konga" presents a world of extremes and contradictions, where the secrets of ages past still lie hidden beneath the lush green wilderness.

Among the great apes roaming Earth's wild places—from the chimp to the orang-utan to Africa's mighty gorilla—lies a fascinating spectrum of intelligence and power that draws us closer to understanding our primate cousins. "One Step Below" explores these remarkable creatures in their natural habitats, from the playful to the fearsome, revealing why anthropoids have captivated human imagination across continents and centuries.