Auctions: comic books in 'Jungle Man', graded by CBCS

Tarzan in "Captives of the Kavuru," part 2 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan's Quest." Leopard Girl back-up story, "The Intruders." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-912 December. 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 part 1 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the Foreign Legion." Leopard Girl back-up story, "Gorashi Has Gone!" Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-006 June. 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. "Tarzan and the Lost Empire" Part 1, script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), pencils by Paul Norris, inks by Mike Royer; Tarzan is searching for the lost explorer Erich von Harben when he ends up in the middle of a conflict between the descendants of the old Romans; Erich is found by the benevolent Romans of the hidden city of Castrum Mare, where he is somewhat reluctantly named official historian; Tarzan ends up with the less sympathetic Romans of the rival city state of Castra Sanguinarius; Adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs's Tarzan and the Lost Empire. "Dragon Out of Nowhere," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Dan Spiegle; Three villains intend to steal Meru's talking animals, but Meru is prepared for them; The men flee in terror when they come face to face with a fire-breathing dragon!; In reality, they have been bested by Meru's science: the dragon was a 3-D projection of a small lizard and the fire was red mace. "Jungle Tales of Tarzan: Terror by Night" one-page story, art by Paul Norris; Tarzan's first nightmare! Number on cover 10012-008 August. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in "Jungle Gladiator," part 2 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the Lost Empire." Back-up feature is reprint of "Bantu Dog of the Arande." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-009 September. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Tarzan and the Tarzan Twins," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original story), art by Mike Royer; Doc and Dick are cousins, but they are often called "The Tarzan Twins" because of they look very much alike; They are distant relatives of Tarzan's, and have been invited to spend their holidays with him; When they get lost in the jungle, they experience all kinds of adventurous situations: they are captured by a hostile tribe, seek shelter from a terrible storm and end up saving a missionary's daughter from the savages of Opar. "On Night Guard" text story starring Mabu. "The Fallen City," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Queen Zulena returns to the city of Tungelu together with her husband Natongo, only to find it destroyed; When they find a hidden passage, it leads them to a group of remaining Tungelu warriors under the command of N'Glomi; He tells them that the women and the children have been abducted by the Tuaregs. Number on cover 10012-010. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in "Tarzan and the Demon Elephant." Reprint of Brothers of the Spear in "Dan-El and Natongo Meet Again" with Russ Manning art. Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-012 December. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "The Curse of Wizard Mountain," script by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Paul Norris, inks by Mike Royer; Tarzan helps Ras Araya and his family who are being terrorized by the witch doctor Zimbooki and his giant snail. Gold Key Comics Club News. Reader-submitted jokes. "Walukaga and the King" text story starring Mabu. "Tavane Leads Into Battle," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Tavane braves a mountain pass and a band of criminals to bring help to the Brothers of the Spear who are surrounded by Queen Ilolo. Information on becoming a school counselor. Total number of copies Average last 12 months: 420,277, issue nearest filing date: 405,179. Number on cover 10012-102 February. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. Josie and the Pussy Cats ad. "The King Vulture," script by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Paul Norris, inks by Mike Royer; King Mosapa of the Watunis has been blinded by snake venom and kidnaps the missionaries Bolling in order to force their daughter, Dr. Sandra Bolling, into curing him; Tarzan tries to free the family, but is captured by the Watunis and condemned to die; However, Mosapa agrees to give Tarzan a chance of curing him, provided that Tarzan first kills the king vulture with a single arrow. Gold Key Comics Club News. "Austrian Stamp Recalls the Age of Operetta" Stamp and Coin Collector's Corner article by George Allard. "Natongo's New Homeland," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and Natongo slip into the wilderness to range far and live wild, just as they did in former days; They scout out a new homeland for Natongo's people and discover a secret passage, which will need to be guarded, into Aba-Zulu. "Your Future" Gold Key Club article; Two half-page featurettes: Your Future in the Graphic Arts, and Your Future as a Printing Craftsman. "The Night of the Dance" text story starring Mabu. Peanuts ad. Number on cover 10012-104 April. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in "The Secret Vaults of Opar." Reprint of Brothers of the Spear in "New Country and Friends" with Russ Manning art. Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-106 June. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in "The Lions of Ras Ubie." Reprint of Brothers of the Spear in "Disaster!" with Russ Manning art. Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-107 July. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Descent into the Past," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Tarzan rescues two crash-landed astronauts from a plateau where extinct, pre-historic animals have survived. "Strange People" text story starring Mabu. "The Pit," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Mike Royer; The brothers rescue a young woman, interred alive for practicing witchcraft. "The Haunted Temple," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Mike Royer; Tarzan rescues a young man about to be sacrificed to a very old mangani. Number on cover 10012-108 August. 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.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Tarzan and the Tower of Sheba," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Paul Norris; Tarzan helps the inhabitants of the Tower of Sheba fight of Somali raiders. "Walls of Mystery," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and Natongo find an ancient abandoned city. Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary; A to Zu-Vo. Number on cover 10012-110 October. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tarzan in "Warriors' Bounty." Reprint of Brothers of the Spear in "Besieged!" with Russ Manning art. Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-112 December. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Last Gold Key issue. Tarzan in an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the Lion Man." Reprint of Brothers of the Spear in "The Sortie." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-202 February. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

48-page giant. First DC issue (formerly published by Dell/Gold Key). Great stories and excellent art including: Tarzan in "Origin of the Ape-Man, part 1" (script and art by Joe Kubert); John Carter of Mars in "Arrival!" (art by Murphy Anderson; adapted from the novel "A Princess of Mars"); "Tarzan's First Christmas" Tarzan text story with illustrations by Hal Foster (reprinted from a newspaper Sunday strip, December 27, 1931); and a one-page Burroughs biography by Marv Wolfman. Gray Morrow John Carter pin-up. Kubert cover. Cover price $0.25.

52-page giant; Tarzan origin continues in "A Son's Vengeance" (script and art by Joe Kubert); John Carter of Mars in "Prisoner of the Tharks" (art by Gray Morrow; adapted from the novel "A Princess of Mars"); "The Baby of the Apes" Tarzan text story with illustrations by Hal Foster (reprinted from a newspaper Sunday strip, January 24, 1932). Letters to the editor from authors Richard Lupoff and Philip Jose Farmer. Kubert cover. Cover price $0.25.

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.

First 20-cent cover price. Cover by Joe Kubert. Book 4 Civilization Completion: Origin of the Ape-Man!, script and art by Joe Kubert; The French navy rescues the castaways; Tarzan rescues D'Arnot and Tarzan denies his birthright so that Jane can marry Clayton. Adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel, Tarzan of the Apes. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Land of the Giants, script and art by Joe Kubert and Burne Hogarth, coloring by Tatjana Wood; Tarzan encounters a tribe of red-skinned giants who possess a potion that can make a man a super-powerful giant. Land of the Pygmies, script and art by Hal Foster; reprinted from United Features' Tarzan comic strip, 31 January 1932. Letter to the editor from comics artist Tom Yeates. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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 Nightmare!, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan has nightmares after eating rancid meat; adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs's short story, "The Nightmare." The Naming of Tangor continuation of "Beyond the Farthest Star," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Dan Green; based on the novel by Burroughs. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. The Mine, script and art by Joe Kubert and Hal Foster; Tarzan frees a group of slaves who have been forced to work in a dangerous mine; adapted from an Edgar Rice Burroughs novel. The Mermen continuation of "Beyond the Farthest Star," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Dan Green; based on the novel by Burroughs. Letter to the editor from artist Eric Kimball and publisher Jerry Sinkovec (Menomonee Falls Gazette). 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 Black Queen!, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan defeats a tyrannical queen. The Forest of Peril! continuation of "Beyond the Farthest Star," art by Murphy Anderson; 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. Trial By Treachery, script and art by Joe Kubert; Rokoff attempts to involve Tarzan in a matter of honor with Count DeCoude; adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel, The Return of Tarzan. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia. Tarzan Comes Alive text article (about Tarzan in the movies) by Allan Asherman, art by Joe Kubert; Photos of Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Buster Crabbe, Lex Barker, and Gordon Scott. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Part 2: Fury In the Desert, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan undertakes a mission for French government intelligence and journeys to Algeria. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia, featuring the Bharal, the Hyrax, the Star-Nosed Mole and the Marmoset. Children of the Wild article by Allan Asherman. 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. Part 4: The City of Gold, script and art by Joe Kubert; The Waziri lead Tarzan to Opar and the beast-men capture Jane; adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel, The Return of Tarzan. Three-page article, "Lights, Camera, Action on Safari" by Allan Asherman about the 1930 movie "Trader Horn" with photos of director W.S. Van Dyke, actress Edwina Booth, and Frank Buck. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Conclusion: Part 5: The Pit of Doom, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan rescues Jane from Opar; William Clayton dies; adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel, The Return of Tarzan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Death Is My Brother!, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan journeys to Opar and resuces La from Kla, the high priest. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia; the cicada and the owl. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia, the chimp and the elephant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Moon Beast, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan is accused of murder by a tribal shaman who attempts to frame him. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia; salmon. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia; kangaroo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Tarzan Walks Among Us!, script by Russ Manning and Carl Gafford, art by Russ Manning; Tarzan origin retold. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia, pencils by Sam Glanzman; info about wolves. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia; birds constitute the main check against the reproduction of insects. Brief obituary for Lex Barker (screen Tarzan). 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Ice Jungle, script and art by Joe Kubert; Tarzan follows a young man to a snow-capped mountain on his manhood rite. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia. 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.

Cover by Joe Kubert. The Game!, script and art by Joe Kubert; Zorina schemes to have Tarzan murder K'Tumba and make her queen. Tarzan's Animal Encyclopedia; chipmunk, bat, koala. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

DC 96-Page Super Spectacular. New stories: "Tarzan: (script and art by Joe Kubert) and Korak in "Leap Into Death" (script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Kubert, inks by Russ Heath). Carson of Venus in "Into the Noobolian Valley" (script and art by Michael Kaluta with Phil Trumbo). Also in this issue: Tarzan in "The Slave Traders" (art by Russ Manning), Simba the Jungle Boy in "The Deadly Sting of Ana Conda" (script by George Kashdan, art by Jack Sparling), Congo Bill in "Mystery of the Stolen Bell," and "Meet Detective Chimp" (script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia). Two-page essay, "How I Wrote the Tarzan Books" by Edgar Rice Burroughs (reprinted from the Washington Post, October 27, 1929). Three-page article, "Tarzan: Citizen of the World" by Allan Asherman. Statement of ownership--average print run 446,500; average paid circulation 208,113. Kubert cover. Cover price $0.60.

96-page giant. New stories: "Tarzan and the Lion Man" (part 1) (script and art by Joe Kubert); Korak in "The Ancient Awakes!" (script by Bob Kanigher, art by Alex Nino). Reprints: Congo Bill in "Safaris For Sale," Tarzan in "The Deadly Dangers of Pal-Ul-Don" (art by Russ Manning), Simba the Jungle Boy in "My Enemy, the Jungle" (script by George Kashdan, art by Jack Sparling), and "The Return of Detective Chimp" (script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia). One-page article, "Evolution Through an Ape-Man's Eyes" by Allan Asherman. Kubert cover. Cover price $0.60.

96-page giant. New stories: "Tarzan and the Lion Man" (part 2) (script and art by Joe Kubert). Korak in "The Pit of Darkness" (script by Bob Kanigher, art by Alex Nino). Reprints: Congo Bill in "Thew Man Who Wanted to Die a Hero" (art by John Smalle), "Tarzan and the Monkey Men" (art by Russ Manning), Detective Chimp in "The Case of the Runaway Ostrich" (script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry), and Rex the Wonder Dog in "African Man Hunt!" (script by Kanigher, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Barry). One-page art of Tarzan feature with illustrations by Nino, Nestor Redondo, and Alfredo Alcala. Full-page photo of Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan from "Tarzan of the Apes" (1932). Two-page article, :Manimals" by Allan Asherman. Kubert cover. Cover price $6.60.

100-page giant. New stories: "Tarzan and the Lion Man" (part 3) (script and art by Joe Kubert) and Korak in "The Star of Death" (script by Bob Kanigher, art by Alex Nino). Reprints: Tarzan in "The Land That Time Forgot" (art by Russ Manning); "I Tracked the Beast of Montrouge Forest" (art by Leonard Starr), Rex the Wonder Dog in "The Secret of the Golden Crocodile" (script by Bob Haney, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bernard Sachs), Detective Chimp in "Detective Bobo, Chimp-knapped," and Congo Bill in "School for Hunters!" (art by John Smalle). Photo of Johnny Weissmuller from "Tarzan of the Apes" (1932). Kubert cover. Cover price $0.60.

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. The Stone Sphinx, script by Russ Manning, art by Russ Manning and Joe Kubert. Tarzan battles the Stone Sphinx. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

64-page giant; Russ Manning reprint Cover price $0.60.