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Jungle Comics #85

Jan 1947 · Fiction House · 0.10 USD
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In "Brides for the Man-Apes," the tribal witch doctor Sikulu manipulates his people into believing white men have murdered their chief, leading them to attack a camp of innocent scientists. When Tabu arrives and reveals Sikulu’s deceit—that he himself tried to kill the chief—the warriors turn on him, ending his reign of fear. Art by Howard Larsen, this 1947 Jungle Comics standout blends suspense and tribal intrigue with bold, expressive visuals.

Contains 7 stories
Brides for the Man-Apes
10 pp · Jungle
Roho (introduction, villain, death)N'Gula (introduction, villain)N'Tito (introduction, villain, death)KaängaAnn MasonN'whilis (African tribe)N'wai

In "Brides for the Man-Apes," a mad scientist’s twisted experiment fuses N'Tito’s mind with an ape’s body, setting Ann’s life in peril as the creature is driven to destroy her. Kaänga and the transformed N'Tito race to stop the horror before it’s too late—though not without sacrifice.

Untitled Animal story
6 pp · Animal, Jungle
Simba
Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure
Ali Khan (introduction, villain)Damasca (introduction)Terry ThunderKeeto [the Desert Whip]

In this 1947 adventure from Jungle Comics #85, Terry rides into danger to save the sultan's daughter from her captor, Ali Khan. Disguised as the feared outlaw the Desert Whip, Keeeto outwits both the kidnapper and the odds, setting the stage for a daring rescue.

Untitled Jungle story
6 pp · Jungle
Carol (introduction, villain, death)Martin (introduction, villain, death)WambiTawnOgg

In "null," Jo and a fellow hunter trick Wambi into recording his voice commanding animals, then use the tape to capture dozens without effort. When the jungle falls silent under their control, Wambi steps in to save his friends—though how he does so remains a mystery.

Jungle Traps
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Jungle

**"Jungle Traps"** presents a fascinating look at the deadly methods jungle natives employ to catch dangerous game and predators. From wire snares that catch birds mid-swoop to pitfalls lined with stakes for big cats, from bamboo traps that cripple elephants to springbows and deadfalls that dispatch hippos, this educational feature reveals the ingenious—and lethal—ways hunters have adapted to survive in one of Earth's most unforgiving environments.

Untitled Jungle story
6 pp · Jungle
Script ? [as Mack]
Sikulu (introduction, villain, death)Paula (introduction)Paula's father (introduction)N'Mzani (introduction)N'Mzani's daughter (introduction)TabuBantus (African tribe)

In "null," the tribal tension escalates when witch doctor Sikulu manipulates his people into believing white scientists are responsible for their chief's death. As the tribe marches toward the scientists' camp, Tabu steps in to reveal the truth—Sikulu's own treachery—and the consequences unfold in silence.

Untitled Jungle story
8 pp · Jungle
Cronin (introduction, villain, death)Lewis (introduction, villain, death)Trader Tom (introduction)Kaaru (introduction, death)Naga (introduction)CamillaFang (dog)

In this 1947 jungle tale from *Jungle Comics #85*, jewel thieves abduct Trader Tom, pressing him to reveal the hiding place of his prized pearls. When Camilla intervenes to save him, she must face not only the remaining thief but also the deadly jungle itself—where a viper claims one life before she brings the threat to an end.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $33
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $547*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $547
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $340*
CGC 7.0 · 6 in census $282
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $241*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $241
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CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $241
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $186
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $140*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $121*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $105
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $96*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $78*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $51*
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $33*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

artist, inker Howard Larsen

Reprints

Reprinted in Kaänga Comics #14 (1952), Climax Adventure Comic #2 (1963), Kaänga #3

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