Dorothy Lamour (1950) comic books 1959 or before
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Issue #2
Published Jun 1950 by Fox Feature Syndicate.$255.00
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- Label #4391037001
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Art by Wally Wood and others. Celebrity comic featuring the female star of the Bob Hope-Bing Crosby "Road" movies, presented here as a Sheena-type warrior called Jungle Princess. Numbering continues from Jungle Lil (1950) #1. Jungle Princess seeks a rare moss that could be made into a much-needed medicine; Dorothy confronts a corrupt native chieftain; An African prince schemes to choose the next chief of the Bwaanis. Photo cover featuring a publicity still of the sarong-wearing movie star. Lost Safari; The Taming Of Priscilla; Vengeance of the Panther King; Elephant Stampede; Bwaani Adventures. In order of appearance: "Dorothy Lamour Jungle Princess, Lost Safari"; "Dorothy Lamour, Vengeance of the Panther King"; "Elephant Stampede"; and "Dorothy Lamour Jungle Princess, Bwaäni Adventures". "The Taming of Priscilla" text story. Indicia states "DOROTHY LAMOUR (formerly JUNGLE LIL)". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #3
Published Aug 1950 by Fox Feature Syndicate.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. 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 by Wally Wood and Bill Everett. Celebrity comic featuring the female star of the Bob Hope-Bing Crosby "Road" movies, presented here as a Sheena-type warrior called Jungle Princess. An elephant stampede leaves Dorothy at the mercy of a strange and violent tribe; A cruel hunter tries to trick a native tribe into turning against the Jungle Princess; The discovery of a lost tomb in the jungle leads to danger as a thousand-year-old princess apparently returns to life. The Birdmen / Prince of the Birdmen; The Gaining of Courage; Flaming Idol of the Bengi Kraal; The Taboura Sacrifice of the Maidens; Tat'teeta and Jungle Justice; Realm of the Pharaoh's Daughter. Final issue under this title; an otherwise unreleased issue of Dorothy Lamour can be found rebound in the cover of some copies of Red Circle Comics (Rural Home, 1945 series) #4. In order of appearance: "Dorothy Lamour and the Bird-Men"; "Panu the Panther King, The Gaining of Courage"; "Dorothy Lamour, Flaming Idol of the Bengi Kraal"; "The Tabura Sacrifice of the Maidens"; and "Dorothy Lamour, Realm of the Pharaoh's Daughter". "Tat'teeta and Jungle Justice" text story reprinted from Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #26. Indicia states "DOROTHY LAMOUR (formerly JUNGLE LIL)". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
