Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #61
In "Tarzan and the Pearls of Promise," Tarzan and his brother Jo are given the loyal saddle mules Nyessa and Hatima as a farewell gift by Mohaffa. When pursued by a band of thieves, the brothers use the mules' unexpected behavior to their advantage, turning the tide in a tense moment of escape. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Russ Manning, this 1954 Dell adventure features dynamic artwork and a thrilling twist of survival in the jungle. The cover, by Morris Gollub, captures the story’s sense of danger and motion.
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As a parting gift, Mohaffa gives the saddle mules, Nyessa and Hatima, to the brothers. Later, the brothers use the mules to frighten a group of thieves that are trailing them.
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