Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) comic books
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Issue #13
Published Feb 1950 by Dell/Gold Key.$33.00
View scans- Cover oxidation.
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. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #15
Published Jun 1950 by Dell/Gold Key.$22.00
- Centerfold detached.
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. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #27
Published Dec 1951 by Dell/Gold Key.$5.40
$3.90
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. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #31
Published Apr 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$8.40
$6.00
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. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #32
Published May 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$4.80
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. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #33
Published Jun 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$6.00
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. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #34
Published Jul 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$7.20
$6.00
Four 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. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #36
Published Sep 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$3.00
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. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #37
Published Oct 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$7.20
$4.80
Four 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. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #39
Published Dec 1952 by Dell/Gold Key.$9.60
Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan and the Men of Monga," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; While exploring Pal-ul-don, Tarzan rescues Ro-Mee-Lah, sister of his friend Jo-Rah, from the crooked-legged men of Monga; Jo-Rah gives Tarzan a dyal to carry him through the Valley of Monsters. "The Elephants of Athne," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan visits the city of New Athne and discovers that the Athneans have taken two archaeologists prisoner; The ransom price set by Prince Ergon is one rifle and a safari car. "New Warrior" text story. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning: Dan-El and Natongo find that they have reached the kingdom of the Aba-Zulus. Kongoni, the king's speaker, recognizes Dan-El's key and birthmark and acknowledges him as king of the Aba-Zulus. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #40
Published Jan 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$7.20
Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan Faces Death on the Desert," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tom Culver, seeking the lost Maypools, meets Dr. MacWhirtle in Nairobi; MacWhirtle agrees to introduce Culver to Tarzan; When they find Tarzan he tells them that the Maypools are in New Athne. MacWhirtle flies Tom there and Tom is captured by the Athneans. "Tarzan on the Trail of the Leopard Men," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan helps his friend Buto rescue Buto's younger sister, Nee-Issa, from a leopard cult; With Tantor's help, the leopard cult village is destroyed. "The Day of Departure" text story starring Mabu. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Kongoni arranges for the Aba-Zulu headmen to pledge their loyalty to Dan-El. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #41
Published Feb 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$4.80
$4.80
Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan at the Tower of Ta-Dan," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan helps a young survivor of a plane crash make her way to A-lur. "Tarzan Makes War," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan helps the Lost Legionnaires drive the talking Bolgani out of the Bolgani city in order for the Legion to settle there. The Spear text story starring Mabu. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and his newly-found army take the town of the usurper, Han-ool. Tarzan's Cats illustration by Jesse Marsh. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #42
Published Mar 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$7.00
Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan and the Stork Men," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan uses Dr. Mervin's growth formula on a pair of river otters so that the otters can help defend the Stork Men's village from the Terribs. "Tarzan and the People of the Veil," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Paul D'Arnot go to the Forbidden City of the Tuaregs to recover Paul's son, Louis, who was exploring there. "Into the Great Plains Country" text story by Mabu. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Han-Ool escapes the brothers and Kongoni after a pursuit through his booby-trapped palace. Sid Abel Sparks in Hockey Duel ad for Wheaties. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #44
Published May 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$9.60
Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan and the Little Spearmen," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Muviro help a race of small people battle giant vultures that are menacing them. "Tarzan and the Strange Balu," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; When the plane carrying Barbara Wales and her baby crashes in the jungle, one of the apes adopts her baby and Tarzan must help return the child to its rightful mother. "Down the River" text story starring Mabu. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and Natongo spoil a witch doctor's attempt to convince a city to join his army. Argus illustration by Jesse Marsh. Phil Rizzuto Sparks Yankees ad for Wheaties. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #45
Published Jun 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$4.80
Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan and the Haunted Plantations," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Chief Buto discover the secret behind the "ghosts" who are haunting Buto's people. "Boy and the Shamba Raider," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy helps Dombie and his people catch a buffalo that has been raiding their corn. "The Elephant's Problem" text story starring Mabu. "Tarzan Returns to Cathne," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and his Wazari warriors travel to Cathne and learn that Timon has seized power and plans to attack the neighboring city of Athne. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Nagopa and his men trap Dan-el and Natongo underground. Tarzan's World illustration by Jesse Marsh. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #46
Published Jul 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$7.60
$4.80
Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan Defends a City," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Returning to Cathne, Tarzan and the Cathnians find the city under siege by Terribs; More help for Cathne arrives in the form of the Gallugos, looking for a new home; The siege is lifted and Tarzan helps the Gallugos select a new site for their city, with the approval of Cathnian king Jathon. "Boy Faces the Fangs of the Mamba," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Ungali, the former witch doctor of the Matusis, frames Boy for the theft of King Atumbo's throne stool; Boy is kidnapped by the Matusis and forced to undergo trial by mamba; Tarzan arrives in time to take Boy's place. "Tarzan and the Treasure of the Apes," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; When hunters discover a mangani wearing a ruby necklace, they become obsessed with killing other mangani for jewelry; The apes had found a pirate's treasure chest and were wearing the jewelry from it; They were also fighting each other over the treasure. "Silent Journey" text story starring Mabu. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and Natongo free Mothibi from Ulgo's guards and then capture the bulk of Ulgo's army. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #47
Published Aug 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$5.70
$4.80
$2.50
- INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story. Back cover missing. Residue.
Lex Barker photo cover. "The Ancient Terror," script by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Dr. MacWhirtle visit a land inside an extinct volcano; There they assist Ruandi, a young tribesman, in rescuing his beloved, Lula, from the machinations of the witch doctor Kuvuru. "Tarzan Fights for His Own," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; While Tarzan is away from home, visiting Pal-ul-don, Sheikh Ibrahim kidnaps Jane and Boy; Tarzan rides to their rescue on a gryf. "The River People" text story starring Mabu. "Boy and the Horned Monster," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; While exploring, Boy and Dombie are captured by the men of a small village; They witness the sacrifice of a man to a horned monster; While they are attempting escape, Boy realizes that the monster is the witch doctor in a costume. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The patriot army attacks Amotu and Mothibi manages to capture Nagopa. Jungle Canoe Trip, art by Jesse Marsh; A racing-type board game. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #48
Published Sep 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$2.50
- 1/4 of back cover missing.
Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan Traps a Rogue," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan stops ivory poachers who have tried to kill Tantor. "Boy Trails the M'Bongo Spears," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; When Dombie is taken by the M'Bongo tribe, Boy tracks them and with the aid of his friends Korak the ape and Jad-Bal-Ja the golden lion, frees Dombie from the M'Bongo. "Tarzan and the Hunter Wasps," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan battles a nest of wasps that have grown big enough to kill lions. "Mabu's Reward" text story. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and Natongo defeat Han-Ool's army without the loss of a single life on either side, and Han-Ool is taken prisoner. Jungle World illustration by Jesse Marsh. Wheaties ad with Yogi Berra. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #49
Published Oct 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$3.80
$2.50
Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan Builds a Home," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Young Prince Illonyi is injured by two hunters and taken to the city to be sold as a slave but Tarzan comes to his rescue. "Boy Meets Bolgani," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy and Dombie battle a gorilla that is raiding Chief Buto's crops. "The Thipdar's Prey," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Dr. MacWhirtle travel to the Valley of Monsters to retrieve some Pteranodon eggs for scientific study. "Reunion" text story starring Mabu. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and Natongo learn of the death of General Kongoni. Nagopa and Han-Ool escape from the dungeon where Dan-El had them placed. The Thipdars of Pal-Ul-Don illustration by Jesse Marsh. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #50
Published Nov 1953 by Dell/Gold Key.$2.50
$2.50
- Incomplete. Large piece missing from interior page (affects art and story).
Lex Barker photo cover. "The Precious Poison," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan must find a cure for the swamp fever that has afflicted Dr. Mervin. "Boy Goes Hunting," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy saves Wanda Newland when she is captured by Itombe and M'Basa. "The Mark of Evil," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan tracks down a terrorist sect that is killing any native that is friendly with foreigners. "Kaino's Skill" text story starring Mabu. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and Natongo track Nagopa thru the tunnels under the city. Wheaties ad with George Kell of the Boston Red Sox. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
