Congo Bill with Janu the Jungle Boy

Congo Bill with Janu the Jungle Boy ran for ten issues from 1955 to 1956 under Australia's K. G. Murray imprint, reprinting American adventure comics for a local audience. The series paired the rugged jungle hero with his young sidekick Janu, delivering classic mid-century pulp thrills. Artist Nick Cardy was the most prolific contributor to the run, lending his dynamic linework to the book's exotic landscapes and action. It stands as a distinctive piece of Australian comics history, repackaging familiar jungle tropes for a new readership.