Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes #158
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Fly or Die" kicks off in Tarzan of the Apes #158 (1966), a pivotal issue where Jack Clayton—unaware his father was raised by apes—embraces the jungle, bonds with Akut, and learns the Great Ape language. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Gaylord Du Bois, with dynamic art by Russ Manning and inks by the same, the story follows Jack as he rescues a young girl who grows into a woman, forging a bond that will test their courage across the wild. Cover by George Wilson captures the tension of the moment, as Tarzan’s long-lost son, Korak, risks everything to reunite with the one he loves.
In "The Son of Tarzan," Jack Clayton—unaware his father was raised by apes—finds his calling in the wild, bonding with Akut and mastering the Great Ape language. After rescuing a young girl who grows into a woman of grace, their lives are torn apart when she’s taken to the civilized world by Lord Greystoke and Jane. Years later, she and the mysterious Korak, driven by fate, brave the jungle’s perils to reunite—only to be saved by Tarzan himself, who finally learns the truth behind his son’s hidden identity.
In "Tembo! Tembo!", Queen Elena seeks refuge in Aba-Zulu, warning of a coup and an impending invasion. With the help of Dan-El and Natongo, the kingdom prepares for battle, facing down the enemy forces and uncovering a traitor within their ranks. The story unfolds with tense action and moral weight, as King Molithi chooses exile over vengeance, leaving Dan-El to reflect on the deeper meaning of mercy in the heat of war.
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Reprinted in Tarzan Classics #1237 (1968), Tarzan [Jungelserien] #37 (1968), Golden Comics Digest #9 (1970), Stora Tarzanboken #1 (1971), Tarzan Das große Tarzan-Buch #1 (1972), Tarzans jungelbok [Tarzan pocket] #3 (1972), Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes #[nn] (1999), The Tarzan Comics Library #1 (1999), Collana Art Collection Nuova Serie Tarzan #2 (2004), Tarzan #1 (2010), Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan: The Russ Manning Years #1 (2012), Tarzan tegnet av Russ Manning #2 (2017), Tarzan #27, Tarzan #3, Tarzan #37
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