Nyoka the Jungle Girl #42

Nyoka stands alert and gun in hand amid palm trees as armed riders on horseback charge through the dust behind her — a tense, atmospheric photo cover that captures the adventure heroine at her most determined. This April 1950 Fawcett issue packs a remarkable 52 pages of action with two complete serials: "The Jungle Raiders" and "The Island Scavengers." It's a generous read that showcases why Nyoka the Jungle Girl was one of the most compelling heroines in mid-century comics.