Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes #186
In "Tarzan and the City of Gold, Part 1," Tarzan teams up with a captive named Valthor, only to be separated en route to his homeland. Stranded in the legendary city of Cathne, Tarzan is thrust into the arena, where his strength earns him a chance to survive—and a surprising offer from Queen Nemone. With the fate of Valthor hanging in the balance and the golden city’s secrets unfolding, Tarzan must navigate treachery and spectacle in a land where every victory could be a trap. The story, written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Gaylord Du Bois, features dynamic art by Doug Wildey and a striking cover by George Wilson.
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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.
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