Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #53
In "Tarzan and the King Panther," Tarzan races to rescue Jane after she's taken by a leopard cult aiming to sacrifice her to the Black King—the living avatar of their feline deity. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Jesse Marsh, this 1954 Dell adventure delivers classic jungle action with a mythic edge, all rendered in the bold, dynamic style that defined the era. The cover by Jesse Marsh captures the tension of the moment, a striking image of the Black King’s looming presence.
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A member of a leopard cult kidnaps Jane in order for her to serve as a sacrifice the Black King, embodiment of the leopard god. Tarzan pursues them, frees Jane, and kills the Black King.
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