Mandrake the Magician #7

Aug 1967 · King Features · 0.12 USD

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In "Jungle Drums, Pt. 1," Mandrake the Magician answers a desperate call from the Wambesi tribe, where a mysterious fake doctor has drugged the people and seized control. With help from his old friend Lothar and the eerie rhythm of ancient drums, Mandrake must unravel a deception that threatens the tribe’s very mind—written by Gary Poole and illustrated by Ray Bailey, with a striking cover by Fred Fredericks.

Contains 3 stories

Jungle Drums, Pt. 1

11 pp · Adventure, Superhero

MandrakeLotharNardaBesa the SorcererWambesi tribe

In "Jungle Drums, Pt. 1," Mandrake shares the tale of how Lothar rose to become king of the Wambesi tribe, a story sparked by the mysterious drums only Lothar can hear. The legend unfolds as Mandrake recounts Lothar’s journey through the wilds, where courage and fate collide in the shadow of an ancient witch doctor’s curse.

Untitled Science Fiction story

4 pp · Science Fiction

Brick BradfordSaturn SadieDr. EastlandHoppy

The Return of King Lothar, Pt. 2

13 pp · Adventure, Superhero

MandrakeLotharZambaDr. OlafWambesi tribe

In "The Return of King Lothar, Pt. 2," Jo and Zamba face a desperate struggle as the Wambesi tribe's memories are twisted by a deceitful doctor, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. With the help of Mandrake, the exiled King Lothar returns not just to reclaim his throne, but to fight for his people’s truth and freedom.