Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) comic books 1956-1969

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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. Ape-English Dictionary page. "The Giant," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El battles the strong man of a group of invaders. "The Fury of Gayat," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Tarzan and Gayat rescue Gayat's baby from trappers. Tarzan comic ad. "Bawo of the Bambute" text story starring Mabu, art by Nat Edson. Number on cover 10012-511 November. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cover art by Russ Manning and George Wilson (painting). "Tarzan the Untamed, Part 2: The Lions of Xuja," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; Tarzan rescues Kircher and Smith-Oldwick from the lion city of Xuja; Kircher is revealed to be the double agent Patricia Canby. Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; A to Aro. "The Trading Post" text story, art by Nat Edson. "Buried Alive" starring Leopard Girl, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Massey. Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; Dak-Lul to Duro and Eho-Kut to Etarad. Number on cover 10012-702 February. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Russ Manning and George Wilson (painting). Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; Gando to Gund. "Tarzan the Terrible" Part 1, script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; Searching for the missing Jane, Tarzan visits the city of Pal-ul-don; Adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan the Terrible. "New Friends" text story, art by Nat Edson. "Munya's Miracle," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Massey; Munya is accidentally injected with a brain cell-growing serum. Number on cover 10012-704 April. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Russ Manning and George Wilson (painting). Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; Hista to Ho-Wa-Usha. "Tarzan the Terrible, Part 2: Incredible Pal-Ul-Don" starring Tarzan (John Clayton), Jane Porter Clayton, Korak (Jack Clayton), Om-At, Pan-At-Lee, Ta-Den, O-Lo-A, Ja-Don, Ko-Tan, Lu-Don, Bu-Lat, Mo-Sar, and Obergatz, script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; Tarzan rescues Jane from the high priests of Pal-ul-don. "Kinji's Offer" text story, art by Nat Edson. "The Death Fruit" starring Leopard Girl (Meru), Munya, Toto, Chui, and Dinu, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Massey. Number on cover 10012-705 May. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Ron Ely photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; Litu to Lus. "Jungle Tales of Tarzan: The Capture of Tarzan," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original short story) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Alberto Giolitti; Tarzan saves Tantor from a pit-trap but is captured in the process; Adapted from ERB's "The Capture of Tarzan" in Jungle Tales of Tarzan. "Jungle Tales of Tarzan: The God of Tarzan," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original short story) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Alberto Giolitti; A young Tarzan ponders the meaning of the word "God." "A Fine Idea" text story starring Mabu, art by Nat Edson. "The Accuser," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Massey; Meru is accused of using black magic to heal the sick. Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; Mangani to Nene. Number on cover 10012-707 July. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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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.

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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.

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Tarzan in Part 1 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the Golden Lion" with art by Russ Manning. Leopard Girl back-up story, "White Hunter." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-710 October. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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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.

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Tarzan stars in part 1 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the Ant Men" with art by Russ Manning. Leopard Girl back-up story, "A Place Beyond." Statement of ownership--average print run 725,307; average paid circulation 384,450. Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-802 February. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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12¢ edition. Tarzan in "The Shrunken Giant," part 2 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the Ant Men" with art by Russ Manning. Leopard Girl back-up story, "Caged." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-804 April. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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15¢ variant edition. Tarzan in "The Shrunken Giant," part 2 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan and the Ant Men" with art by Russ Manning. Leopard Girl back-up story, "Caged." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-804 April. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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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.

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15¢ variant 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 $0.15.

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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.

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Tarzan in part 1 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan at the Earth's Core." Doug Wildey art. Leopard Girl back-up story, "The Mountain Strikes." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-809 September. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Tarzan in part 1 of an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan the Invincible." Doug Wildey art. Leopard Girl back-up story, "Savage Saviors." Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-902 February. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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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.

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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.

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Tarzan Triumphant, Part 2: Attack of the Shiftas," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Doug Wildey; Tarzan and his friends are captured by the Shiftas; Tarzan and Danny make separate escapes, fight off the Shiftas, and free the rest of the party; Danny decides to go straight and move to California with Jezebel. Gold Key Club News. Monsters fan art. Reader-submitted jokes. "Meru Returns," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Nat Edson; Leopard Girl finds an ancient laboratory, and within are an ancient scroll and diamonds. Painted front cover. Number on cover 10012-907 July. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Tarzan and the City of Gold, Part 1," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Doug Wildey; Tarzan rescues Valthor from some captors and then helps him return to his homeland; On the way they get separated and Tarzan finds himself in the "city of gold," Cathne. Forced to fight in the arena, Tarzan emerges victorious, and Queen Nemone tries to win him to her side; After again rescuing Valthor, now himself in the arena, Tarzan plays along with Nemone, wishing to see something of Cathne. Gold Key Comics Club News. "Peculiar People" text story starring Mabu. "Stop, Thief!", script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Nat Edson; Leopard Girl travels to the city to try to sell some uncut diamonds to buy some more equipment; A jeweler tries to cheat her and frame her for robbery, but the police inspector knows Meru as Dr. Morgan. Number on cover 10012-908 August. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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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.

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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.

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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.