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Painted cover art by George Wilson. "The Vengeful Buffalo," art by Russ Manning; A description of the tenacity of Cape buffalo. "The Spear of M'Banda," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; The witch doctor Itolo, seeking revenge for insults from Murviro, attempts to kill Muviro's son, M'Banda. M'Banda suffers a blow to the head that leaves his memory impaired; Due to his muddled reasoning, he makes his way to Pal-ul-don. Tarzan and the Waziri track him there and, on his recovery of his senses, bring him home. "Of Allah and Mohammed" text story. "The Talking Calabashes," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy and Dombie are kidnapped and make their escape inside calabashes being taken to market. "War Horn on the Mountain," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The brothers and their wives travel to Tembo, seeking grain. "The Hausa Boxer" one-page story, art by Russ Manning; Tarzan is challenged to a boxing match. Tarzan Pin-Up No. 4 by George Wilson. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Cage of Terror," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan frees a group of mangani captured by traders. "The Eve of Ramadan" text story starring Mabu. "The Smoking Island," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy and Dombie are captured by a pygmy tribe but are rescued by a pygmy elephant. "Harvest of Fear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The brothers use the elephants they have gathered and help break the siege of Tembo. Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; Mangani words for English words beginning with F through I. Wild Animals of North America, art by Mike Arens; A brief description of the polar bear. Number on cover 10012-310. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Mad Buffalo," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Gorgo defeat a group of raiders. "The Borani" text story starring Mabu. "The Fiery Depths," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan finds La and her priests using the Flower of Lasting Youth; A volcanic eruption destroys the flowers. "The Strong Man," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El faces a coup by engaging the leader in single combat and defeating him. Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; Mangani words for English words beginning with S through T. Number on cover 10012-404. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Tarzan of the Apes," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning and Mike Royer (art assistance); Kala the she-ape adopts a human infant whose parents have just died, and he grows to become Tarzan—a thinking man, with the physical skills of an ape; When mutineers maroon Jane Porter and her party he falls in love with Jane from afar, and places them under his protection against man, beast, and the elements. The Return of Tarzan comic ad. "A Strange Custom" text story starring Mabu, art by Nat Edson. "Vanished," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Mutwanda is kidnapped, but he is rescued by Shala. Article on Tarzana, Ca. with photo of Russ Manning and Hulbert Burroughs. Number on cover 10012-512 December. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. Brief descriptions of some of the world's man-built wonders, art by Dan Spiegle. "The Beasts of Tarzan," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; Tarzan and Jane are searching for their newborn son Jack, who has been kidnapped; Both are captured by the villainous Nikolas Rokoff; Tarzan is stranded on a deserted island, but with the help of animals and a newfound friend, Mugambi, he escapes and finds Rokoff's boat; He discovers Jane, trying to keep Rokoff's men at bay with a rifle. "The Morning After" text story, art by Nat Edson. Untitled Bantu, Dog of the Arande story, art by Jesse Marsh; Bantu lures hyenas away from the village. "The Flightless Birds of a Feather," art by Dan Spiegle; Brief descriptions of some of the world's flightless birds. Number on cover 10012-604 April. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Russ Manning and George Wilson (painting). "King of the River," art by Mike Arens; Tarzan explains the hippopotamus and its life to Lombi. "The Jewels of Opar, Part 1," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; When Tarzan is injured and loses his memory looting gold from Opar, Werper misleads him and steals his pouch of jewels; The Waziri, returning home and thinking Tarzan dead, discover that Achmet Zek has captured Jane and set out in pursuit; The Beast-Men of Opar capture Tarzan but he frees himself, forces them to submit to La, and sets off in quest of his "pretty pebbles." "The Swiftest Runner"; A brief description of the cheetah. Tarzan comic book ad. "Why the Beasts Stampeded" text story, art by Nat Edson. Untitled Bantu, Dog of the Arande story, art by Jesse Marsh; Since Bantu is the smallest dog in the village, and Hambi the smallest five year-old child, they need to use their wits to get along; The chief's rooster torments both of them until Hambi trips as the rooster attacks, dislodging a dead eagle trophy that terrorizes the rooster. "The Little Big One," art by Mike Arens; Tarzan tells his young friend about the elephant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "The Jewels of Opar, Part 3: Fight for the Treasure," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; Tarzan rescues first Werper and then Jane. Werper sneaks away with the Jewels of Opar, while Tarzan and Jane return home; Werper meets his death, and from his bones Tarzan recovers the jewels of Opar. "The Fabulous Jewel"; Facts about the discovery of the diamonds in Africa. "The Retreat" text story starring Mabu, art by Nat Edson. "Defiant Trumpet," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The Brothers of the Spear rescue Isana from a pair of lions and from savage raiders. Number on cover 10012-610 October. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Russ Manning and George Wilson (painting). "Tarzan the Untamed" Part 1, script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; During WWI, Tarzan resuces German spy Bertha Kircher and RAF pilot Harold Smith-Oldwick; Adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan the Untamed. "The Continent of Contrast" article. "Kalulu and the Chief" text story starring Mabu, art by Nat Edson. "Narrow Escape" starring Leopard Girl, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Massey. Number on cover 10012-701 January. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Adaptations of two stories from Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Jungle Tales of Tarzan" "Tarzan and the Native Boy" and "A Jungle Joke." Leopard Girl back-up story, "Voice From the Sky." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-708 August. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover title is "Tarzan of the Apes TV Adventures." Tarzan stars in "Turchuk the Mighty." Leopard Girl back-up story, "A Sound of Guns." Photo cover for 1960s Tarzan TV series starring Ron Ely. Number on cover 10012-709 September. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Tarzan and the Golden Lion, Part 2: Jad-Bal-Ja and the Impostor," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; Tarzan and the Bolgani restore La to the throne of Opar; Esteban Miranda convinces the Waziri that he is Tarzan, suffering partial amnesia; Lady Greystoke is kidnapped, but kills her captor and escapes alone into the jungle; Tarzan at length finds her, reunites with the Waziri, and recovers the gold of Opar, but Esteban Miranda is killed by crocodiles; Adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan and the Golden Lion. Monster Museum illustration. Readers Create Monsters fan art. "Witch Golfing" one-page story; A witch tries golf, but finds it so frustrating that she finally blasts a huge crater into which to putt the ball. "A Story of Salt" text story, art by Nat Edson. "Rescue Team," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Massey; When an airliner crashes, Meru and her animals rescue the survivors, who can scarcely believe in the animals they see. Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; Pamba to Por-Atan. Number on cover 10012-712 December. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

12¢ Edition. Tarzan in part 1 of adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle" with art by Russ Manning. Leopard Girl back-up story, "The Headhunters." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-806 June. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

First 15-cent cover price. Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Tarzan of the Apes," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning (signed) and Mike Royer (art assistance); Kala the she-ape adopts a human infant whose parents have just died, and he grows to become Tarzan—a thinking man, with the physical skills of an ape; When mutineers maroon Jane Porter and her party he falls in love with Jane from afar, and places them under his protection against man, beast, and the elements; Unable to speak her tongue he watches helplessly when she sails away, but vows to find her and make her his mate. "Readers Page" Airplanes fan art. Gold Key Comics Club News. "The Warning" text story, art by Nat Edson. "Living Weapons," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Massey; Lygon makes an attempt on the life of Kasla, but Meru's friends stop him; Meru uses drugs and hypnosis to get him to change his ways. Number on cover 10012-808 August. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Tarzan the Invincible, Part 2: Down Trails of Terror," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Doug Wildey; Tarzan stops the Russians from plundering Opar, and restores La as the Queen in Opar. Gold Key Comics Club News. Reader-submitted jokes. "Mabu Learns About Kikuyus" text story, art by Nat Edson. "Long Live the King!", script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Nat Edson; Leopard Girl stops the coronation of Prince Isolo and returns Prince Simanga to his rightful throne. Number on cover 10012-904 April. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in part 1 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan Triumphant." Doug Wildey art. Leopard Girl back-up story, "Fiery Secret." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-906. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in "The Lions of Cathne," part 2 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the City of Gold." Doug Wildey art. Leopard Girl back-up story, "Kidnapped." Painted cover. Number on cover 10012-909 September. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in part 1 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan's Quest." Leopard Girl back-up story, "The Looters." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-910 October. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Tarzan and the Forbidden City, Part One," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), pencils by Paul Norris, inks by Mike Royer; Paul D'Arnot, Helen Gregory and her father have traveled to the jungle to find their brother, Brian, who has been captured by the Ashair. Gold Key Comics Club News. Various reader-submitted doodles based on alphabet characters. Reader-submitted inventions. "A 'Ndorobo Custom" text story starring Mabu. "The Bungler," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Nat Edson; Dr. Gallo has come to oversee Leopard Girl's lab, only to accidentally create a giant snail. Statement of ownership: Total Print Run Avg. preceding 12 months: 506,193, Issue nearest filing date: 456,217. Number on cover 10012-002 February. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in "The Father of Diamonds," part 2 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the Forbidden City." Leopard Girl back-up story, "The Beast-Man." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-004 April. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in "Escape from Sumatra," part 2 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the Foreign Legion." Leopard Girl back-up story, "The Rescue of Crystal." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-007 July. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "The Queen Triumphant," script by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Paul Norris, inks by Mike Royer; When Tarzan finds a baby abandoned in the jungle it leads to him stopping the evil chief Golo and restoring peace between two jungle tribes. "The Silent Ones," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Mike Royer; Noma's prophetic dream warns the Brothers of the Spear about a silent people that turn to dust at the slightest touch. "Trail's End" text story starring Mabu. Number on cover 10012-109 September. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Final 52-page giant; Tarzan origin continues in "A Mate for the Ape-Man" (script and art by Joe Kubert); John Carter of Mars in "The Tharks" (art by Murphy Anderson; adapted from the novel "A Princess of Mars"); "A Fight for Life" Tarzan text story with illustrations by Hal Foster (reprinted from a newspaper Sunday strip, January 10, 1932); two-page "Tarzan of the Movies" feature with photos of a few of the actors who have played the character on film--Gordon Griffith, Elmo Lincoln, Frank Merril, Johnny Weissmuller, and Buster Crabbe. Letters to the editor from comics artist Jim Steranko and Erb-Dom editor Camille Cazedessus Jr. Kubert cover. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Joe Kubert. The Captive!, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan is rescued from M'Bonga's people by Tantor the Elephant; adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs's short story, "The Capture of Tarzan." Beyond the Farthest Star illustration by Dan Green. Drawing the Ape Man illustrations by Foster, Maxon, Hogarth, Crandall, Finlay, Lubbers, Krenkel, St. John, Arting, Celardo, Mannning, and Kubert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Balu of the Great Apes, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan rescues Teeka's balu and the tribe from Sheeta; adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs's short story, "The Fight For the Balu." Adventure On Poloda, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Dan Green; adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel, Beyond the Farthest Star. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. The Renegades, script by Joe Kubert, art by Frank Thorne and Joe Kubert; Tarzan prevents the looting of an ancient temple. Beyond the Farthest Star, art by Howard Chaykin; based on the novel by Burroughs. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. The Trophy, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan punishes a trophy hunter; featuring Darryl Hanson, Go-Numa, Sabor, Marla, Buto, Tantor,Tantor's balu, and Kan-Go. Princess of Doom! continuation of "Beyond the Farthest Star," based on the novel by Burroughs. Statement of ownership--average print run 427,143; 209,064. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Part 3: Return To the Primitive, script and art by Joe Kubert; The machinations of Rokoff lead Tarzan to his jungle home and a shipwreck sends the Porter party there as well. Civilization Or Wilderness? text story, script and art by Hal Foster; reprinted from United Features's Tarzan newspaper strip 3 January 1934. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Trial By Blood!, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan protects pygmy maidens from a dinosaur. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia about dinosaurs. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

100-page giant. New Stories: "Tarzan and the Lion Man" (part 4) (script and art by Joe Kubert). Korak in "White Death" (script by Bob Kanigher, art by Alex Nino). Reprints: Detective Chimp in "A Whistle for Bobo" (script by John Broome, art by Carmine Infantino), Congo Bill in "The Man-Eater of Mandalao" (art by John Smalle); "I Was a Jungle Ringmaster" (art by John Prentice); Tarzan in "Thunder Lizard" (art by Russ Manning); "I Was a Prisoner in a Human Zoo" (art by Ruben Moreira). Photo of Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan from "Tarzan Finds a Son" (1939). Kubert cover. Cover price $0.60.

100-page giant. New story: Tarzan in "The Magic Herb" (script and art by Joe Kubert). Reprints: Congo Bill in "The Mail-Order Hunter" (art by John Smalle); Detective Chimp in "Bobo's New York Adventure" (script by John Broome, art by Carmine Infantino); "I Shoot With a Camera"; and Tarzan in "The Mahagga" (art by Russ Manning). Johnny Weissmuller publicity photo as Tarzan from 1932. One-page article, "Maureen O'Sullivan: The Most Famous Jane of All" by Allan Asherman. Kubert cover. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Tarzan and the Champion (Ch. 2) script by Joe Kubert, pencils by Joe Kubert (layouts) and Rudy Florese (finished art), inks by Rudy Florese; Tarzan battles a mighty ape in this adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan and the Champion. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Tarzan the Untamed (Ch. 1), script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Redondo Studio; Tarzan encounters a lion attacking a woman in this adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan the Untamed. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. A Death For a Death (Part 4), script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Rudy Florese; ; adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan the Untamed. Balu of the Great Apes, script and art by Joe Kubert. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Vengeance and Mercy (Part 5), script by Gerry Conway and Dave Kraft, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Frank Springer; Tarzan battles a horde of killer apes in this adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan the Untamed. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Alfredo Alcala. Death In the Sky (Part 6), script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Frank Springer; Tarzan battles swordsmen from the past in this adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan the Untamed. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Alfredo Alcala. The Nightmare, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan is attacked by the Demon Lion and grabbed by the Devil Bird. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Captive" (based on "Jungle Tales of Tarzan"). Script and art by Joe Kubert. Four-page feature, "Drawing the Ape-Man" with art by Hal Foster, Rex Maxon, Burne Hogarth, Reed Crandall, Virgil Finlay, Bob Lubbers, Roy Krenkel, J. Allen St. John, Fred J. Arting, John Celardo, Russ Manning, and Kubert. Kubert cover. Cover price $0.20.

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"Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar." Loosely based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel of the same name, this story finds the Lord of the Apes rescuing a man who has secretly vowed to kill him. Also includes: "Tarzan's Jungle Drums" and "Tarzan Pinup." Buscema's cover pays homage to the cover of the October, 1912 issue of All-Story Magazine. Script by Roy Thomas, art and cover by John Buscema. Cover price $0.30.

"The Road to Opar!" Jane reveals to Jules Frecoult (who is really Albert Werper) Tarzan's origin and tells him how they met, fell in love, and married. Also includes: "Tarzan's Jungle Drums" and "Language of the Great Apes." Script by Roy Thomas, art and cover by John Buscema. Cover price $0.30.

"A Beast Again." Arab slaver Achmet Zek and his henchmen burn down Tarzan's estate and make off with Jane. Albert Werper steals Tarzan's jewels of Opar. Script by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema, cover by Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.30.

"A Priestess...Yet a Woman!" Tarzan finds Jane and saves La from a rampaging elephant. Abyssinian soldiers, on the trail of Achmet Zek, capture Albert Werper and Mugambi. Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

"Tarzan Rescues the Moon!" Stricken by a gunshot wound, Tarzan flashes back to childhood memories of growing up with the ape-tribe of Kerchak, specifically the time he told them a fanciful yarn about the stars being the eyes of a lion and the lion preparing to eat the moon. Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Rudy Mesina. Cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

"The Man and the Mangani." While suffering memory loss, Tarzan leads a tribe of Great Apes in battle against Sheik Achmet Zek and his minions. An ape captures Jane, spurring Tarzan to anger and hot pursuit. Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Rudy Mesina. Cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

"The God of Tarzan." Based on chapter four of ERB's short story collection The Jungle Tales of Tarzan, this tale finds a young Lord of the Apes contemplating the existence of God. He also saves an ape and her child from a snake and has an altercation with Gomangani the witch doctor. Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala, inks by Alcala. Cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

"The Deadly Peril of Jane Clayton." Werper, Mugambi, Chulk the Great Ape, and Tarzan himself clamor for the famed jewels of Opar. Congo soldiers attack Tarzan, and Jane remains a damsel in distress. Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala, inks by Alcala. Cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

"Tarzan Triumphs!" The Great Apes help Tarzan escape from Congo soldiers. Tarzan recovers the jewels of Opar, which are used to fund the rebuilding of the Greystoke estate. Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Neal Adams. Cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

"Fangs of Death." Trying to teach his ape friends a lesson about defensive readiness, Tarzan dons a lion skin to scare the apes, only to be pummeled with stones. Based on a tale from ERB's short story collection The Jungle Tales of Tarzan. Also includes: "Tarzan of the Great Apes." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Rudy Messina and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Buscema with Neal Adams inks Cover price $0.35.