Nyoka the Jungle Girl #28

Nyoka guides the daring Burnsey twins through the Colombian jungle, but when the reckless May accepts a double dare to visit the forbidden Motilones tribe—despite Nyoka's harrowing account of their deadly custom of entombing victims alive in carved wooden coffins—Nyoka must race after her through treacherous jungle terrain. As she attempts a dangerous shortcut across an alligator-infested river, Nyoka finds herself surrounded by snapping jaws, with her rescue seemingly hopeless.

When business dries up at his trading post, Trader Tom resorts to desperate measures—and a punchline about his cash register. This quick jungle humor gag from 1949 plays on the absurdity of hard times in the trading business with a satisfying comedic twist.

Nyoka pursues her companion May through the treacherous jungle to stop her from reaching the Motilone tribe, battling alligators and a jaguar along the way. But when May disappears into the Cave of the Oilbirds, Nyoka must navigate the cavern's deadly maze of passages to find her—all while danger lurks at every turn in the darkness below.

When an explorer sets up camp deep in the jungle, he discovers that the right welcome sign can make all the difference—especially when lions come prowling nearby. This humorous half-page tale from 1949 shows just how resourceful a "Man of Letters" can be in a tight spot.

When Ballyhoo Barney's struggling circus needs publicity fast, he dreams up a scheme to convince the skeptical editor of the Daily Bugle that the circus's "strong man" Sampson is worth front-page news. Barney hauls Sampson to the newspaper office for a live demonstration—complete with some creative props—hoping to land the write-up that will save his job and pack the big top with crowds. This 1949 humor story from Nyoka the Jungle Girl #28 delivers the laugh-out-loud consequences when a press agent's too-clever plot runs smack into reality.

Nyoka and her companion May escape a perilous cave only to emerge in the territory of the Motilone tribe—a misstep that lands them in mortal danger when they're discovered and captured. Facing a grim fate, Nyoka must rely on her resourcefulness and a hidden knife to engineer their escape before the tribesmen entomb them alive. With stealth and determination, she fights to free herself and May from the clutches of the savage Motilones and reach safety.

A persistent job-seeker returns to confront his former employer Mr. Bant, determined to win back his position no matter what it takes. When the boss refuses to see him, the desperate man threatens a drastic act—only to be stopped by a clever play on words that turns the whole situation on its head. A quick-witted gag story that proves sometimes the best comeback isn't a second chance, but a good punchline.

Egbert the Explorer regales Nyoka with tales of jungle peril, including a close call with savage cannibals on the island's east coast—a danger he escaped thanks to an unlikely rescue by a passing ship. But when Egbert reveals how he knew his savior was a tramp steamer, the punchline lands with all the weight of a well-timed joke rather than a harrowing escape.

Nyoka accepts a thrilling assignment from the Audubon Society to track down and photograph Doodoo, a legendary swordfish bird rumored to inhabit the African jungle. After a perilous journey through wild terrain, she finally spots the elusive creature—only to have it snatch her camera and fly away, leading her on a desperate chase through the treetops to a mysterious jungle idol. But when she corners the bird at last, Nyoka discovers she's stumbled into sacred territory, and now faces a deadly threat she never anticipated.

Colonel Corn loses his job and turns to Korny Kobb for help finding work in this humor-filled romp through increasingly absurd employment prospects. As the pair bounces from one ridiculous job opportunity to the next—trading puns and pratfalls at every turn—their schemes to land steady work only seem to land them in deeper trouble.