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Tarzan of the Apes #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 1972 Watson-Guptill Publications volume collects the original newspaper comic strip adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' first Tarzan novel, chronicling the origin of John Clayton, Lord Greystoke—the feral child raised by apes in the African jungle who becomes the legendary Tarzan. The edition presents the complete narrative of Tarzan's early life, his discovery of his human heritage, and his encounters with civilization, featuring the foundational characters of the Tarzan mythos.
"A Long Chance" presents a gripping chapter in the legendary tale of Tarzan, born of tragedy and raised among apes. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert M. Hodes, and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Burne Hogarth—both in pencils and inks—this 1972 issue captures Tarzan’s early struggles and growing awareness. From the moment he’s adopted by the ape Kala, his sharp mind and quiet determination set him apart, as he uncovers the remnants of his human past and faces his first true test of survival. The cover, also by Hogarth, perfectly frames the intensity of this pivotal moment.
In the heart of the African jungle, an orphaned infant is raised by the Great Apes after his parents perish, his only kin now the fierce Kala. As he grows, his sharp mind sets him apart—learning to read from his parents’ cabin, wielding a hunting knife, and facing the deadly Bolgani with courage beyond his years. This tale of survival, discovery, and the wild bond between man and ape unfolds in the timeless world of Tarzan of the Apes.
In a tale of rage and survival, young Tarzan, raised by the Great Apes, is thrust into violence when the hunter Kulonga kills his adoptive mother, Kala. Driven by grief, Tarzan takes revenge on Kulonga and his people, stealing a poisoned bow before facing Kerchak in a deadly clash that cements his rise as the new King of the Apes.
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Reprinted in Tarzan apenes konge #[nn] (1973), Tarzan of the Apes #[nn] (1973), Tarzan of the Apes #[nn] (1974), Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan: Burne Hogarth's Lord of the Jungle #[nn] (2014)
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