Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 124 CGC 5.0

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 124 CGC 5.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #1109907027

"The Trail of the Pharaoh's Eye," art by Maurice Whitman; Kaänga and the district commissioner seek the Bolton safari; They find the party's doctor and press on; At the safari camp, Professor Bolton is ill and the natives believe that he is possessed; The natives assemble to drive out the Bolton party; Kaänga soon learns that the doctor, Norris, has betrayed the party and convinced the natives of the evil possession of Bolton in order to make a claim on the lost Bankhead Diamond Mine discovered by the party. Untitled story; A gohali maddened bull attacks Madu, who has set himself up as lord of the water hole; The wounded Madu flees and is attacked by Simba who drives him from the jungle. Untitled story; Terry and artist Miss Hall are captured by slavers; They make an escape and lead their pursuers into an ambush previously planned by Terry and Keeto. Untitled story, art by Howard Larsen; Logo, witch doctor of the N'kolis, takes the reins of power from the late chief's daughter, Meme; When Tabu attempts to restore Meme to her chieftainship, Logo dismisses Tabu's illusions for what they are; Tabu then lures a gorilla to the village and where it attacks Logo and carries him off into the jungle. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Polga is selected to go to America to study medicine; His jealous brother, Guroa, attempts to murder him; He is saved by Wambi who exposes Guroa. Untitled story, art by Ralph Mayo; The commissioner sends Camilla and small party to confirm the discovery of some ancient temple treasures; He sends a runner after the party departs to warn them of white criminals operating in the area; The criminals, Morgan's gang, intercept the runner and take his letter, re-writing it so that Camilla will believe that the commissioner wants them on the expedition. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: CGC 5.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)