Paul Wheelahan's The Panther #43
In "Congo Justice," The Panther confronts a rising figure in a remote African village, Marius—a former farmer now stirring unrest with powerful speeches. As tensions mount, The Panther intervenes, only to be nearly killed in a violent clash, leading him to uncover a deeper conspiracy. Written and illustrated by Paul Wheelahan, this 1960 tale blends political intrigue with personal danger, revealing that Marius is merely a puppet for a far more dangerous force: Sanathor, a South American dictator seeking to reclaim power in Africa. The cover by Paul Wheelahan captures the intensity of the moment, perfectly framing the stakes of this gripping story.
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A charismatic speaker has been addressing crowds of native Africans, influencing them with his words. His intent: rebellion. The Panther attends one of his rallies and is concerned that this man, Marius, might rouse the people to violence. Marius was a farmer who has only recently gained prominence. The Panther intervenes, comes to blows with Marius, and is nearly killed. Rescued by one of his tribesmen, he soon learns that what he suspected is true: there is a man behind the man. Sanathor was a South American dictator who has come to Africa to regain power, using Marius as his puppet.
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