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Issue #1
Published January 1948 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
"Tarzan and the White Savages of Vari." Tarzan rescues an explorer and Paul D'Arnot. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous novels, this series borrows from the books and from the Johnny Weissmuller movies, adding a healthy dose of generic jungle adventure for good measure. Includes part one of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Robert P. Thompson, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #2
Published March 1948 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
"Tarzan and the Captives of the Thunder Valley." Tarzan battles a lion, a crocodile, and a great ape, and then proceeds to destroy one million dollars owned by a slaver. Includes part two of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #3
Published June 1948 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
"Tarzan and the Dwarfs of Didona." Chased by a leopard, Boy ends up on an island where a tribe of white dwarves intends to offer him up as a sacrifice. Features the introduction of Jane to the comic book series. Includes part three of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #4
Published August 1948 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
"Tarzan and the Lone Hunter." Pan-at-lee escapes from a rebellion and gets captured by a Bongu witch doctor. Om-at is hot on her tail. Includes part four of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #5
Published October 1948 by Dell/Gold Key."Tarzan and the Man of Greed." Tarzan must reveal the lost treasure of Atlantis when Jane and Boy are kidnapped. Features the first comic book appearance of Opar. Includes part five of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. Painted cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #6
Published November 1948 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
"Tarzan and the Outlaws of Pal-ul-don." Jane gets abducted by Ho-don raiders, who take her to the dinosaur-infested land of Pal-ul-don. Includes part six of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. First issue in which Tantor the elephant appears. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #7
Published February 1949 by Dell/Gold Key.Auction Item: CGC 5.5
Auction starts Jun 1 2:00 PM CST- Paper: Off white to white
- Slab: New, unblemished
- CGC Serial #0209553002
First "Valley of the Monsters" issue. Art cover. Dinosaur cover. "Tarzan and the Valley of the Monsters." Waziri Chief Muviro's grandson and Boy get whisked off to a valley of prehistoric monsters by a runaway hot air balloon. Includes part seven of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #8
Published April 1949 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Art cover. "Tarzan and the White Pygmies." Tarzan teaches pygmies (of the valley Lipona) how to use bows and arrows. Includes part eight of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #9
Published June 1949 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
"Tarzan and the Men of A-Lur." Boy and the son of a Ho-don king in A-lur get into a fight. This seemingly small skirmish leads to war. Includes part nine of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #10
Published August 1949 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Art cover. Three stories are included in this issue: "The Treasure of the Bolgani" (men are shrunk to work in diamond mines); "The Baboon's King" (Boy becomes king of the baboons); and True Tales of Darkest Africa" (a text piece). Includes part 10 of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #11
Published October 1949 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Sable Lion" (Tarzan battles and then befriends a lion); back-up series, "Two Against the Jungle" (brothers are shipwrecked on the coast of Africa), begins this issue, ends in issue #24"; and "The Song of the Spear" (a text piece). Includes part 11 of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Back-up series "Two Against the Jungle" begins this issue, ends in issue #24. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #12
Published December 1949 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Art cover. Three stories are included in this issue: "The Price of Peace" (Tarzan helps Romeo and Juliet-type lovers Koto and Leetah); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu" (a text piece). Includes part 12 of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #13
Published February 1950 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "The Knight of the Lyonesse" (Sir Hal Hogarth searches for a Saracen); "Tarzan and the Ape Hunter"; "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu, the Lion-Hearted" (a text piece). Includes part 13 of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #14
Published April 1950 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Four stories are included in this issue: "The Lost Legion" (Tarzan pits Roman gladiators and baboons against lions); "Tarzan and the Flying Chief" (A pilot and his wife are abducted by cannibals); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu, the Lion-Hearted" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #15
Published June 1950 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "The Cave Men" (Tarzan rescues Queen La from Opar dwarves); "The Hunter's Reward" (Tarzan confronts a tribal chief, a water buffalo, and a witch doctor as he helps two lovers); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu Hides his Trail" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #16
Published August 1950 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "The Beasts of Armor" (Gangsters looting Pal-ul-don must face Tarzan and Om-at's Waz-don army); "The Giant Eland" (After rescuing N'Keeta, Tarzan takes her as one of his own); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu and the Giant Lizard" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #17
Published October 1950 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "The Pygmy Princess" (Tarzan and Bara rescue a pygmy princess from Abou the Arab); "The Shifta's Captive" (Tarzan and some baboons battle slavers); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #18
Published December 1950 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "The Valley of Mist" (Tarzan battles pythons and Amazon warriors); "Tarzan and the Dyal" (Tarzan returns Ila to Lipona and tames a dyal bird to become his mount); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #19
Published February 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "The Ivory City" (Tarzan battles in an arena and saves a king from a bull elephant); "The Thipdar" (Tarzan saves Jo-rah and Lachee from a bear, a garth, and a dinosaur); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu's Dream" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #20
Published April 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Terribs" (Tarzan saves a reporter from cannibals, features intro of Terribs); "Tarzan Frees his Friends" (Tarzan and N'kima face Arab slavers at sea); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu's New Skill" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #21
Published June 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan Returns to the City of Gold" (Tarzan saves the injured Princess Elaine of Ohio); "Tarzan and the Galley Slave" (Tarzan and D'Arnot encounter lost Romans); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu Saves a Stranger" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #22
Published August 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.This item is not in stock. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Winged Terror" (Tarzan saves a professor and his daughter from an witch doctor); "Tarzan and the Chariots of Cathne" (Gangsters wise to the City of Gold kidnap Tarzan); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Great Magic" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #23
Published August 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan Keeps Faith" (Trappers capture Tarzan, who must go to Miami to rescue Jad-bal-ja); "Tarzan and the Trumpeting Herd" (Tarzan rescues a missionary's daughter from Shiftas); "Two Against the Jungle"; and "The Legend of the Sun" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #24
Published September 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.- Paper: Off white
Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan on the Trails of Antiquity" (Tarzan, Paul D'Arnot, and Professor MacWhirtle gather dinosaur eggs); "Tarzan and the Moving Forts" (Tarzan and Waziri tame a herd of gryfs in order to help liberate A-lur); "Two against the Jungle" ends in this issue; and "Ways of the Elephant" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #25
Published October 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Webs of Arrack" (Tarzan battles giant spiders, a crocodile god, and Mataha); "Tarzan and the King of Gomambas" (Explorers work as slaves for the Gomamba king); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Brothers of the Spear" (the beginning of a long-running backup series; series ends with issues 156,160, 161, 196-206). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #26
Published November 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.$8.70Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Treasure of Isis" (Tarzan goes to Pal-ul-don and faces an ancient Egyptian curse); "Brothers of the Spear" (Natongo and Dan-el save the life of a gorgeous huntress); and "Mabu Proves a Trainer" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #27
Published December 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.- Paper: Cream to off white
Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Apeling" (Tarzan and a small ape rescue a lumberman's wife); "Brothers of the Spear" (Dan-el and Natongo realize that they have saved Queen Liloma); and "Mabu's Great Idea" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #28
Published January 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Wickedness of Gogulu" (Tarzan battles a wild buffalo); "Brothers of the Spear" (Queen Liloma wants Dan-el to marry her); and "Journey's Beginning" (a text piece). Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #29
Published February 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan Tracks a Robber Band" (Tarzan and Thurag face a storm at sea, then rescue Mrs. Louis D'Arnot from Arab Berbers); "Brothers of the Spear" (Dan-el is sad over the passing of Queen Liloma); and "Jungle Stampede" (a text piece). Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #30
Published March 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan Meets the Threat of Arrack" (giant spiders attack Boy, and Tarzan kills Magon the crocodile god); "The Honey Bird" (Mabu follows a bird that is headed for honey); and "Brothers of the Spear." Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #31
Published April 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Lake of the Flying Reptiles" (Tarzan, Boy, and Professor MacWhirtle get stranded on a Pal-ul-don island); "Tarzan and the Wrath of Buto" (Tarzan uses a rhinoceros to free a captured ape); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "The Rain" (a text piece). Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #32
Published May 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Nandi Bear" (A bear chases Tarzan through a slaver's encampment); "Tarzan and the Blue Baboon" (Professor MacWhirtle lands in a valley that is filled with man-eaters); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "The Rainbow" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #33
Published June 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.- Paper: Off white
Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Riders from Rio Grande" (Tarzan and some cowboys free slaves from their Arab captors); "Tarzan and the Secret Weapon" (Doctor Mac's plane lands on a lake); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "The Omen" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #34
Published July 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$13.00Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Camera Huntress" (camerawoman Carla Mason and her safari encounter attacking Budwalas); "Tarzan and the Great Swamp" (Tarzan saves Princess Loma froom Terribs); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "A Waterfall and Whydah Birds" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #35
Published August 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$7.90Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the March of the Lion Men" (Tarzan fights off sabretooth lions and helps build the city of New Cathne); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "Buffalo Hunt" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #36
Published September 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Threat of Athne" (Goliath helps Tarzan defeat the Athnean army's horde of elephants); "Tarzan and the Marsh Dwellers" (Tarzan rides a Banthur to rescue Princess Loma from Terribs); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "The Drums" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #37
Published October 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.- Paper: White
$4.20$2.60Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Mysterious Giants" (Tarzan unites mean and beasts against giants); "Tarzan and the Old Man Baboon" (A grateful baboon helps Tarzan against slavers); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "Taboos" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #38
Published November 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$7.90- Paper: Cream to off white
Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Cat Men of Crater Lake" (Tarzan faces giant water snakes when he rescues Prince Keelim); "Tarzan Revisits Opar" (Pygmy warriors help Tarzan rescue a greedy treasure hunter's stepsister); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "Sign from the Gods" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #39
Published December 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$7.90Tarzan in "The Men of Monga" and "The Elephants of Athne." Russ Manning art begins on "Brothers of the Spear." Two-page text story, "The New Warrior." Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #40
Published January 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.Tarzan in "Death on the Desert" and "The Trail of the Leopard Men." Russ Manning art on "Brothers of the Spear." Two-page text story, "The Day of Departure." Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #41
Published February 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$8.10Russ Manning art on "Brothers of the Spear". Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #42
Published March 1953 by Dell/Gold Key."The Stork Men" and "The People of the Veil." Russ Manning art on "Brothers of the Spear" back-up story. Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #43
Published April 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$1.80$2.99Jessie Marsh art for "Tarzan and the Man-Eating Tree!" and "Tarzan and the Spotted Death!" Russ Manning art on "Brothers of the Spear." Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #44
Published May 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.Tarzan in "The Little Spearmen" and "The Strange Balu." Russ Manning art on Brothers of the Spear back-up story. Two-page text story, "Down the River." Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #45
Published June 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.Tarzan in "The Haunted Plantations" and "Tarzan Returns to Cathne." Boy back-up story, "The Shamba Raider." Russ Manning art on Brothers of the Spear back-up story. Two-page text story, "Elephant's Problem." Lex Barker photo cover. Dinosaur cover (not a photo, of course!). Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #46
Published July 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.- Paper: Off white
$5.10Tarzan in "Tarzan Defends a City" and "The Treasure of the Apes." Boy back-up story, "Boy Faces the Fangs of the Mamba." Russ Manning art on Brothers of the Spear back-up story. Two-page text story, "Silent Journey." Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #47
Published August 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$2.90$2.60Tarzan stars in "The Ancient Terror"" and "Tarzan Fights For His Own." Boy back-up story, "The Horned Monster." Russ Manning art on Brothers of the Spear back-up story. Two-page text story, "The River People." Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #48
Published September 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.Tarzan stars in "Tarzan Traps a Rogue" and "The Hunter Wasps." Back-up story, "Boy Trails the M'Bongo Spears." Russ Manning art on Brothers of the Spear back-up story. Two-page text story, "Mabu's Reward." Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #49
Published October 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$12.75Tarzan stars in "Tarzan Builds a Home" and "The Thipdar's Prey." Back-up story, "Boy Meets Bolgani." Russ Manning art on Brothers of the Spear back-up story. Two-page text story, "Reunion." Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #50
Published November 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$7.70Tarzan stars in "Precious Poison" and "The Mark of Evil." Boy stars in "Boy Goes Hunting." Russ Manning art on Brothers of the Spear back-up story. Two-page text story, "Kaino's Skill." Lex Barker photo cover. Cover price $0.10.
