Jungle Comics #46
"Blood Raiders of the Tree-Trail" in Jungle Comics #46 (1943) delivers a pulse-pounding tale of tribal intrigue and hidden danger, as Native chief Kaan uses a poisoned idol to eliminate potential rivals for his throne. Written by Pierre La Rue and brought to life by artists Bob Webb, Arnold Hicks, and inker Jack Kamen, the story unfolds with tense atmosphere and stark visuals. Rafael Astarita’s striking cover captures the perilous mood, setting the stage for a tale where loyalty, deception, and survival collide in the heart of the jungle.
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Native chief Kaan, hoping that his daughter never marries so that he has no rivals for his kingship, has rigged an idle to give off poison vapors, and every suitor is required to approach the idol. Kaan's daughter, Leila, discovers the poisoning mechanism and dismantles it, but not before it kills Kaan.
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