Yarmak Jungle King Comic #25

Nov 1951 · Young's Merchandising Company · 8d [0-0-8 AUP]

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In "The Hermit and the Sphinx," Yarmak joins Richard and Roy Sharron on a perilous journey into the Belgian Congo, where they uncover a hidden pyramid housing the remains of the ancient explorer Harkhuf. Inside, they meet a reclusive hermit and his loyal lion, Groro, who guard the tomb’s secrets with quiet vigilance. Written by Reginald Pitt and illustrated by Stanley Pitt, this 1951 adventure blends mystery and myth in a tale as old as the sands themselves, with cover art by Stanley Pitt.

Contains 2 stories

The Hermit and the Sphinx

16 pp · Adventure, Jungle

YarmakRichard Sharron, archaeologistRoy Sharron, his sonthe hermit priest and his lion Groro

In the heart of the Belgian Congo, Yarmak teams up with archaeologist Richard Sharron and his son Roy on a perilous quest that leads them to a hidden pyramid guarding the remains of ancient explorer Harkhuf. There, they encounter a reclusive hermit priest and his loyal lion, Groro, who stand as guardians of the tomb’s secrets.

Untitled Adventure story

7 pp · Adventure, Jungle

ChandorMargo, his mateCaptain Cormoran, slave traderMrs. Cormoran, his wifeAli Hamut, his servant

In the heart of the Yarmak Jungle, Chandor and his mate Margo find their peaceful swim interrupted by a drifting raft carrying Mrs. Cormoran, the wife of the ruthless slave trader Captain Cormoran. As Chandor tends to her, the captain arrives with a gun, seizing them all in a tense standoff. The story unfolds with danger and shifting loyalties in the dense, unforgiving wilds.