Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes #178
In this classic tale from 1968, Tarzan of the Apes continues his journey as the man who was raised by apes, now drawn in a powerful blend of adventure and emotion. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Gaylord Du Bois, with dynamic artwork by Russ Manning and Mike Royer, the story follows Tarzan as he protects Jane Porter and her group after they’re stranded, his silent devotion deepening with every passing moment. The cover by George Wilson captures the raw intensity of the jungle and the longing between two souls separated by language and fate.
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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.
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