Princess Pantha in "The Fire God of Death" (Standard;1948)

Princess Pantha and her companion, Dane Hunter are wrongly blamed for bringing a curse upon native villagers after their temple is raided by pygmies in "The Fire God of Death" from Thrilling Comics #64 (Feb. 1948), originally published by Better/Standard/Nedor and well drawn by Art Saaf. The Catacombs is grateful to Don "Zu-Gogo" Falkos for providing the scans for this story. Note: The copyright for this issue, its contents and artwork belong to the original publisher and/or the creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

Safari Cary in "Mountain of Doom" (Fox;1948)

I freely admit it, Pappy posted this story back in December 2009. I also had the scans in the queue, but he had notified me in advance that he was planning on running "Mountain of Doom" starring Safari Cary, as part of his own jungle girls week. Cool beans, but enough time may have elapsed to allow me the opportunity to rerun the story, since it is a pretty nice looking adventure tale from the Fox Comics series, Dagar Desert Hawk #15 (Apr.1948). Safari Cary was featured in Dagar from #14-23. Just like Pappy, I have no clue who to credit with the sweet artwork, but that doesn't mean you can't appreciate this blast from the past. The Catacombs is grateful to Don "Zu-Gogo" Falkos for providing the scans for this story. Note: The copyright for this issue, its contents and artwork belong to the original publisher and/or the creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

Tor in "The Black Valley" (St. John;1954)

Industry legend Joe Kubert is best known for his classic work on DC Comics war series like Sgt. Rock and for reintroducing silver age fans to Hawkman, but he started out in the golden age on strips like the Seven Soldiers of Victory in Leading Comics. In 1953, Kubert as managing editor for St. John, along with writer Norman Maurer, created the enduring character Tor, a prehistoric-human who debuted in the comic 1,000,000 Years Ago #1 (Sept.1953). Today, Tor stars in an exciting "Panel-Rama" feature titled "The Black Valley" from Tor #3 (May 1954). Trivia: Norman Maurer was Moe (The Three Stooges) Howard's son in law. Maurer also wrote and drew various "Stooge" comic books from the 50's to the 70's. The Catacombs is grateful to Don "Zu-Gogo" Falkos for providing the scans for this story. Note: The copyright for this issue, its contents and artwork belong to the original publisher and/or the creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

Judy of the Jungle in "The Fatal Film" (Standard;1949)

The great Ralph Mayo is credited with providing full art duties on “The Fatal Film” starring Judy of the Jungle. Judy first appeared in Exciting Comics #55 (May 1947) and her published golden age adventures continued until #69 (Sept.1949). She had displaced Miss Masque as the regular backup strip and ultimately even knocked off the Black Terror as lead cover feature. This story is taken from Exciting Comics #65 (Jan.1949); originally published by Better/Standard/Nedor. The Catacombs is grateful to Don "Zu-Gogo" Falkos for providing the scans for this story. Note: The copyright for this issue, its contents and artwork belong to the original publisher and/or the creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

"Gal" Friday! Amanda Cerny

This week I'm continuing with my opening "salvo" of luscious brunettes for 2012 in the form of Playboy's Miss October of 2011, Amanda Cerny. A few factoids: she earned her first-degree black belt in karate at the age of 11, earned straight A's in high school while running Varsity track and for her 18th birthday she celebrated by free-falling at 120 mph AND she's twenty!


Amanda is currently a student at Florida State University. This lovely girl needs little additional embellishment, so feast your eyes on the photos and hustle on back next week for another sultry brunette. Adios!

Zago, Jungle Prince in "The Maiden and the Drifting Danger" (Fox;1948)

As promised here is another Jack Kamen illustrated tale called "The Maiden and the Drifting Danger" which like the other Zago adventure presented on Tuesday was published in Zago, Jungle Prince #2 (Nov.1948) by Fox. Interestingly, both of these golden age Zago stories by Kamen are built around an aquatic theme, however instead of mermaids you get a big-ass whale today. The Catacombs is grateful to Don "Zu-Gogo" Falkos for providing the scans for this story. Note: The copyright for this issue, its contents and artwork belong to the original publisher and/or the creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

Kevin Eastman Studios ... Auction Ending!!

Fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator have less than twelve hours to place a bid for the contents of his studio. The proceeds (currently going for $8300) will partially benefit the Hero Initiative. Here's a sampling of the contents awaiting today's lucky winner: Kevin Eastman's Drawing Table and Chair (table is as it was when Kevin decided to do this auction). Includes Pens, Shot-Glasses, Empty Red-Bull Cans, etc. Full Original Illustrated Storyboards and Scripts for the HEAVY METAL 2000 animated film. 2 Pages of Original Art from the TMNT Movie Adaptation. Over 600 DVDs - all of them watched while working on art in the studio over the last ten years (includes DVD deck and flat-screen monitor, etc.). Double-Sized Production Prototype of OZZY OSBOURNE "Bark At The Moon" Action Figure sculpted by Digger T. Mesch. Richard Corben Original Art - at least two pieces - there may be more! Signed Elizabeth Hurly Photo from Austin Powers, signed animation cells, prints and movie posters. Kevin Eastman's personal San Diego Comic Con Badges, rare t-shirts and like personal effects going back about 10 years. Toy Guns, Swords, Knives, Props and even a Hand-Grenade (all non-functional) and tons of magazines and reference books used for projects. A Fish tank (formerly held Kevin's gecko) filled with various odds and ends tossed in over a six year period - even Kevin's not sure what's in there??? Box of Original Photos of Playmates & Models (mostly nude) - Photography by Julie Strain. TONS of random Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles goodies . . . prototypes . . . and oddities . . . including things we're sure you *didn't* know existed. Statues & Action Figures - - Pin-Up, Fantasy, Superhero, Horror, Turtles (natch) and more! Various Billiken Models From Japan (Frankenstein, Dracula, Creature, Mummy and MORE) - all MINT in their original boxes! Some of the boxes have not even been opened (Kevin liked the idea that there would be surprises), who knows what lurks inside?!

Zago, Jungle Prince in "The Murderous Mermaids" (Fox;1948)

This Jack Kamen illustrated tale called "The Murderous Mermaids" was originally published in Zago, Jungle Prince #2 (Nov.1948) by Fox. It’s been a while since I posted a Zago adventure and since these golden age Zago stories by Kamen are quite lovely to look at, you’re gonna get another golden age classic starring the erstwhile “Jungle Prince” on Thursday of this very week. Don’t worry though, even with the lead male character, there are still some pretty jungle girls in the mix. The Catacombs is grateful to Don "Zu-Gogo" Falkos for providing the scans for this story. Note: The copyright for this issue, its contents and artwork belong to the original publisher and/or the creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!