Tarzan of the Apes – Tarzan and the Golden Lion (October 1963, Gold Key) – Collector’s Edition

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Tarzan of the Apes – Tarzan and the Golden Lion (October 1963, Gold Key) – Collector’s Edition

Description:
From the legendary tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs comes this Gold Key Collector’s Edition of Tarzan of the Apes (October 1963). In this issue, Tarzan faces “The jungle’s most invincible warriors” in the thrilling adventure Tarzan and the Golden Lion, adapted from Burroughs’ original story.

The striking painted cover depicts Tarzan in a fierce struggle against a towering gorilla wielding a spear, with a fearsome golden lion at its side — a classic example of Gold Key’s dramatic cover art style.

Condition: Raw/ungraded copy. Shows wear typical for its age, as seen in the photo — light spine wear, corner blunting, and mild cover discoloration.

Key Details:

• Publisher: Gold Key Comics

• Publication Date: October 1963

• Series: Tarzan of the Apes

• Cover Price: 12¢

• Adapted from: Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan novels

• Collector’s Edition format with painted cover