Jungle Jo #1 (1950)

In "The Sacred Waters," Tangi, the Black-Haired Jungle Queen, races to protect the sacred black pearls that sustain her people’s vitality, only to be ambushed by the treacherous Tiireel tribe, who’ve been hired by a greedy white man, Kerby. As she battles to reclaim the pearls and expose the betrayal, Jungle Jo arrives to aid her, leading a desperate fight against both the Tiireel warriors and the corrupt forces seeking to exploit the sacred waters.

In the midst of a devastating drought threatening his people, Jungle Jo must unravel the mystery of the enigmatic Doc Jungle, whose sinister plans unfold under the guise of a savior. As the young, seemingly benevolent doctor delivers tainted water to the Tangane tribe, Jungle Jo awakens from its effects to confront a monstrous scheme that turns his allies into helpless creatures. With his strength returning and his wits sharp, Jungle Jo races through the jungle’s dangers to stop Doc Jungle before his twisted experiment reaches its horrifying conclusion.