Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) comic books 1966

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Mighty Swamp...the Sudd," art by Mike Arens; Information on the Sudd, the largest swamp in the world. "The Return of Tarzan," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; Tarzan is thrown overboard by Russian spies off the coast of Africa; He returns to the jungle and becomes chief of the Waziri tribe and discovers the city of Opar where he and his warriors plunder much gold; When he learns that Jane Porter is also stranded in the jungle he rescues her and they are married. "Tarzan's Domain...Africa" article, art by Jesse Marsh; Facts about Africa. "The Pygmy Dance" text story starring Mabu. "Without Warning," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; An old witch doctor tries to poison Dan-El and leads his warriors to attack the city. Statement of ownership; Average number of issues preceding 12 months; 553,997; Issue nearest to the filing date: 495,495. The Beasts of Tarzan comic ad. "African Pirates" fact page, art by Mike Arens. Number on cover 10012-602 February. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Photo cover of Tarzan (Ron Ely), Rao Behta (Rockne Tarkington), and Cheetah. Photos of Ron Ely as Tarzan, designed to be removed and used as a poster, on inside front and back cover. "The Pit," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Doug Wildey; Tarzan frees slaves being forced to mine diamonds; Story based on the characters from Tarzan TV series of 1966. "The Large and Small of It"; Brief descriptions of several primates. "Another Mystery" starring Mabu, art by Nat Edson. "The Lost City," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Massey; A mysterious young lady helps two timber surveyors escape from a collapsed wall. "Survivors from the Past"; Brief descriptions of some animals little changed from millions of years ago. Number on cover 10012-612 December. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.