Lassie #62
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Monster of the Marshes" is a gripping tale from Lassie #62 (1963), where Paul joins a desperate hunt to rid Chief Lumbowo’s village of a deadly crocodile terrorizing Lake Chad. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Jerry Robinson—both pencils and inks—this adventure unfolds as a group of hunters face peril on a storm-lashed island, with Lassie once again proving her courage and loyalty. The cover by Jerry Robinson captures the tension of the moment, making this a standout issue in the series.
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Chief Lumbowo's people are terrorized by crocodiles at Lake Chad. Paul joins a hunt for the man-killing crocodile believing the villagers will accept his farming advice sooner if the hunt is a success. The crocodile destroys the party's canoe and the hunters are stranded on an island in the lake. Lassie, Timmy, Ruth, and the villagers rescue the hunters the following morning but a severe storm overturns their canoes. Lassie saves Timmy from drowning. The party again leaves the island but the crocodile is spotted. Paul slays the animal with a rifle shot. In the village, a celebration is held.
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