Tarzan #233 is an issue of the series Tarzan (Volume 1) with a cover date of November, 1974.
Synopsis for "Tarzan and the Lion Man: Part Three"
While rescuing an actress from the clutches of an insane Ape God, Tarzan has become overwhelmed by several apes who are beating him with clubs. As the apes continue hitting him, the Ape God takes the woman to his side and screams for his apes to burn Tarzan alive. Flames begin to roar inside the English castle where this is all playing out. With the fire out of control, and crashing timbers falling all around, the Ape God orders his ape-men to take the captured woman to "King Henry's chambers." Tarzan then lassos a rafter with some found rope, swings down upon the Ape God, and the two surge out of the castle's window, away from the smoke and flames. Some distance away from the burning castle, Tarzan and his foe find Father Tobin (another speaking ape) and ask him to gather several "loyal subjects" to help rescue the captured woman.
Meanwhile, the woman is introduced to King Henry (another speaking ape). He proclaims her to be his queen. Suddenly, Tarzan busts into the castle's tower with his army of ape-men. A battle ensues and King Henry makes a hasty departure into the surrounding jungle with the captured woman.
The two go deeper into the strange jungle, and as King Henry is killed by an attacking lion, several Beast-Men confront the woman. High overhead, two onlookers (a savage/wild couple) swing down for the rescue, but the blond savage man grabs the woman and bolts through the trees with her. Out of jealousy, the wild-woman follows.
Tarzan treks through the jungle and spots a lion feasting on the dead ape -- King Henry. Swinging above the high branches, Tarzan encounters a band of Beast-Men who are battling the blond savage as the actress is cowering in the bole of a giant tree. Tarzan drops down and is immediately threaten by the savage man. As the man snarls and positions himself to strike Tarzan, the savage woman swoops down behind him chanting "Kill him!"
To be continued. Adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel, TARZAN AND THE LION MAN.
Appearing in "Tarzan and the Lion Man: Part Three"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Rhonda Terry
Antagonists:
- Ape God (a mad scientist)
- Several English Speaking Apes:
- Father Tobin
- King Henry (Dies)
- Beast-Men
Other Characters:
- A Savage Couple:
- Malb'yat (blond wild man)
- Balza (wild woman)
Locations:
- Africa
- Republic of the Congo
- An English Castle
- Republic of the Congo
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "The Land That Time Forgot"
Reprinted from Tarzan Sunday strips, December 12, 1971 - April 2, 1972.
Appearing in "The Land That Time Forgot"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Jane Porter (renamed "Gail")
Antagonists:
- The Ho-dons:
- High-Priestess In-Jar-In (mother of O-Ro-A)
- Gryf-Guards
Other Characters:
- The Ho-dons:
- Ma-don, High Priest (father of O-Ro-A)
- Bal (O-Ro-A's lover)
- O-Ro-A (daughter of In-Jar-In & Ma-don)
Locations:
- Africa
- City of Pele-ul-Ved ("Valley of Mountains" - a lost city)
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "I Tracked the Beast of Montrouge Forest"
A hunter is asked to track down a black leopard which has escaped from the local zoo. Reprinted from My Greatest Adventure #2.
Appearing in "I Tracked the Beast of Montrouge Forest"
Featured Characters:
- Harry Miller
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- A black leopard (Dies)
Other Characters:
- Mrs. Maggi Miller
- M. Flandreau
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for Rex the Wonder Dog: "Secret of the Golden Crocodile"
The Dennis family head for Africa in search of the elusive Golden Crocodile. Rex and young Danny Dennis find danger at every turn when they're attacked by a (green) crocodile, a lion and a heard of elephants. While being chased by the wild animals, the duo fall through the rotting jungle path and into a hidden underground cave where a treasure trove awaits them... including a Golden Crocodile. Reprinted from Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #34.
Appearing in Rex the Wonder Dog: "Secret of the Golden Crocodile"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for Detective Chimp: "Detective Bobo -- Chimp-Knapped"
Reprinted from Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #20.
Appearing in Detective Chimp: "Detective Bobo -- Chimp-Knapped"
Featured Characters: Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Sheriff Chase
Antagonists:
- Billy
Other Characters:
- Happy the Chimpanzee
Locations:
- Oscalossa, Florida
Items:
- The Crown Jewels of Goravia
Vehicles:
Synopsis for Congo Bill: "The School for Hunters"
A business man takes his competitor hunting in order to kill him without suspicion. Reprinted from Action Comics #199.
Appearing in Congo Bill: "The School for Hunters"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Gaston Greene
Other Characters:
- Mr. Taylor
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for Korak: "The Star of Death"
Korak has a strange recurring nightmare when he explores an uncharted island.
Appearing in Korak: "The Star of Death"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Black-Hooded Figures
Other Characters:
Locations:
- An Unnamed Island
Items:
Vehicles:
See Also