Tiger Girl in "The Jewels of Jeopardy" (Fiction House;1948)

Tiger Girl (aka Princess Vishnu) headlines a thrilling adventure called "The Jewels of Jeopardy" from Fight Comics #57 (Aug.1948); originally published by Fiction House. The story is credited to 'Allan O'Hara' and the lovely art is by John Forte and Jay Disbrow (per the GCD). 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 belongs to the original publisher and/or creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

Wambi the Jungle Boy in "The Elephant's Graveyard" (Fiction House;1943)

Today's exciting golden age story is taken from Jungle Comics #44 (Aug.1943); originally published by Fiction House.

Henry Kiefer is the artist on "The Elephants Graveyard" starring Wambi the Jungle Boy. 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 belongs to the original publisher and/or creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

"Gal" Friday! Jaime Edmondson

Here is a heck of a resume for anyone to brag about: model; 2002 graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Criminal Justice; former police officer (two years on the night shift); Miami Dolphins cheerleader (six seasons); contestant on competitive reality TV series - The Amazing Race (finishing in 9th place); and if none of that grabbed your attention, how about this for a finale, Playmate of the Month for January 2010.

Luscious Jaime Edmondson was born in Florida, but grew up in Georgia. She’s also an avid animal lover, and does volunteer work at a non-profit shelter for dogs. That's not the only reason that she makes me want to howl at the moon (you should google her centerspread), but it easily lets me declare her this weeks “gal” Friday selection with a smidgen of dignity. 

Princess Pantha in "The Trail of the Sacred Ox" (Standard;1947)

Lest we forget that Princess Pantha (and her companion, Dane Hunter) were somewhat more than your average skin-clad jungle adventurers; here is a nice golden age tale that begins under the big top of their paying circus gig. "The Trail of the Sacred Ox" is from Thrilling Comics #62 (Oct. 1947), originally published by Better/Standard/Nedor (and according to the Grand Comic Database drawn by Art Saaf), however the splash page is clearly signed by Ralph Mayo (so I'm leaning that way myself). 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 belongs to the original publisher and/or the creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

The Red Panther in "The Leopard Men" (Fiction House;1941)

The Red Panther stars in “The Leopard Men” from Jungle Comics #20 (Aug.1941); originally published by Fiction House. The story is credited to "J.J. King" on the splash page, but Al Gabrielle was the artist on this previously untitled six page adventure, so I've christened it accordingly. The Catacombs is grateful to Don "Zu-Gogo" Falkos for providing the scans for this story. Note: The copyright for this issue, all contents and artwork belongs to the original publisher and/or the creators and are reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

In Memorium: John Severin

Veteran comics artist John Severin passed away on February 12, 2012 at the age of ninety. His extensive resume included classic work on such titles as Two-Fisted Tales, Frontline Combat, MAD, Incredible Hulk, Conan the Barbarian, Captain Savage, Blazing Combat, Creepy, and a couple of silver age series that remain among my favorites: Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos and his collaboration with his sister Marie on Kull the Conqueror. Severin never rested on his laurels over almost six decades in comics. His work just in the past decade garnered attention for a revisionist version of The Rawhide Kid, and his work also appeared on The Punisher, Suicide Squad, American Century, B.P.R.D. and Witchfinder. Whether as primary illustrator or inker, John Severin was really one of the true legends of the comic book business and I regret never having had an opportunity to meet him in person. The Catacombs extends its sincerest condolences to his family, friends and worldwide fans.

Samar in "The Snake Country Peril" (Quality;1942)

This golden age thriller from Feature Comics #58 (Jul.1942); originally published by Quality, was selected solely for the terrific snake battle that serves as the story's centerpiece. Since there was no official title listed, I’m going with "The Snake Country Peril”. Rafael Astarita [as John Charles] illustrated this Samar adventure. Check out the cool way that the artist used a slithering snake in the "Samar" logo at the top of the splash page. 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 belongs to the original publisher and/or creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

Judy of the Jungle in "The Bull Roarer" (Standard;1949)

Birthday bash behind me, it's now time to proceed with this months "all-stars" posting. The great Ralph Mayo is credited with providing full art duties on “The Bull Roarer” starring Judy of the Jungle. This golden age adventure was originally published in Exciting Comics #67 (May 1949) 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 belongs to the original publisher and/or the creators and is reproduced here solely for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!