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!

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"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!

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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!

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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?!

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Soldados de Israel dançando o sucesso Ai se eu te pego do cantor Michel telo

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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!

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Skyman in "Correspondence Course Detective" (Columbia;1949)

All right! First post of the new year, so let's get this party started. Skyman was Allen Turner, who was raised by his uncle to become "outstanding in mind and body." A brilliant scientist, he had no superpowers but did have a flying wing-shaped airplane, dubbed "The Wing", that flew by the power of Earth's magnetic poles. With this and money inherited from his late uncle's will, he fought crime. The character was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Ogden Whitney, who also draws today's excellent story titled "Correspondence Course Detective" from Big Shot #99 (Mar.1949); originally published by Columbia. Happy New Year and Enjoy!

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