Zoot Comics #8

In "Death From Fangs of Stone," explorer Will Worth ventures into the jungle seeking the lost city of Tahoo, guarded by the sorcerer Nisba. When a lion-monster attacks, Rulah—unexpectedly drawn into the hunt—saves Will and warns him to flee, but he refuses to turn back. Captured and thrown into Nisba’s lion pit, Will and Rulah must outwit the beastly guardians before the sorcerer’s ancient curse claims them both.

A nature study of the elephant—majestic lord of the African jungle—explores these remarkable creatures in their daily lives, from peaceful grazing and moonlit gatherings to fierce battles that showcase their raw power. The story examines how elephant herds stay mobile to sustain themselves, the roles of wise matriarchs and mighty bulls in the community, and the methods both African natives and white hunters employ in their pursuit of these giants. Ultimately, a sobering look at the elephant's future as habitat and hunting pressures threaten this noble species with extinction.

When King Aludino and his Volutan forces launch an unexpected assault on Polar City, Rick Evans, Stringbean, and Professor Astra must think fast to stop them. With Astra’s keen mind uncovering a hidden weakness in the invaders’ biology, Rick devises a daring plan to harness the power of ice—towing a massive iceberg into space to turn the tide.

In a gritty 1947 tale from Zoot Comics #8, former Marine Eddie Burns faces ruin after embezzling from a bank, leading him to the edge. His old boxing buddy One Round Hogan intervenes, stepping in just as Eddie prepares to end it all. When a pair of hold-up men attack, Hogan and Eddie fight side by side, sparking an idea in Hogan’s manager, Spigot Barnett. Spigot hatches a plan to revive Eddie’s fortunes by setting up a staged spar where Eddie knocks out Hogan—though the outcome leaves Hogan with a quiet, proud smile, muttering, “That sock was on the level!”