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Nyoka the Jungle Girl #13

Nov 1947 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD

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This issue contains two stories featuring Nyoka. "Stolen Emeralds," written by Milton English, follows a man named Manuel who discovers a dead body in the jungle and uncovers a plot involving stolen emeralds from mines in Muzo, leading him to pursue a murderer across dangerous terrain. "Whippersnappers!" is a humorous comic strip in which characters recount amusing seasickness and ocean voyage mishaps. The cover also advertises a story called "The Human Leopards," though those interior pages are not visible in the provided samples.

Contains 6 stories

The Human Leopards, Part I

6 pp · Jungle

NyokaBucko the Jungle Boy (introduction)Whiting (introduction, death, Bucko's associate)Leopard Men (villains, introduction)The Judge (introduction, villain)

Check Mated

1 pp · Humor

Trader Tom refuses to cash a check for Blakely, but when pressed, he reveals why—years ago a hotel manager cashed a check for him without hesitation, an act of kindness Tom repaid by giving him a worthless check. It's a humorous lesson in the consequences of misplaced trust.

The Human Leopards, Part II: Devil-Face Cliff

6 pp · Jungle

Nyoka

In "The Human Leopards, Part II: Devil-Face Cliff," Nyoka teams up with Bucko on a perilous journey to find the sacred Black Orchid, a prize tied to the mysterious Human Leopard clan. With a fortune teller’s grim prophecy hanging over her, Nyoka faces escalating danger—especially when a Leopard Man launches a sudden, deadly attack.

The Man-Eating Dog

4 pp · Humor

Lion-Hearted Leo

In "The Man-Eating Dog," a nervous stranger seeks help from Mr. Zip to subdue his dangerously aggressive canine. With little more than quick thinking and a dash of luck, the reluctant Leo is called upon to face the beast—and somehow, he just might pull it off.

Waste of Time

1 pp · Humor

Trader Tom's cavalier approach to bill-paying—tossing them unseen into a waste basket and paying whichever one he randomly pulls out—finally catches up with him when an angry creditor demands the money he owes. It's a quick lesson in why ignoring your debts, no matter how creative your avoidance system, never ends well.

The Human Leopards, Part III: Terror in the Tree

6 pp · Jungle

Nyoka the Jungle GirlBucko the Jungle Boythe Judge (death)Stogie (villain, introduction)

In "The Human Leopards, Part III: Terror in the Tree," Nyoka faces a chilling threat when the Leopard Man attacks again—this time with deadly precision. With Bucko’s help, she turns the tide, then dons the enemy’s disguise to uncover the hidden truth behind the jungle’s terror, leading to a shocking revelation about the Judge’s role in the conspiracy.