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Judy of the Jungle

Judy of the Jungle was raised by her naturalist father in the isolation of the African jungles. Her father encountered a band of international criminals, who killed him. When Judy found her dying father, he told her to “Live for revenge, Judy… and remember… trust no man!” While pursuing her father’s murderers, Judy’s life was saved by Pistol Roberts, a “special government criminal agent.” Roberts and Judy fell in love. Judy did not to trust any other human, other than her boyfriend, keeping her father’s dying wish. Her animal friends included Kala, the black panther, Chan, the monkey, and Tanda, the elephant. In her adventures, Judy encountered a Lost City of Pharaonic cultists, treasure-hunters, the U’bongo tribe, the Leopard Queen, and more.
Alias Judy of the Jungle
Real Names/Alt Names Judy
Characteristics Hero, Jungle Action, Standard Universe, Atomic Age
Creators/Key Contributors Alex Schomburg, Ralph Mayo
First Appearance Exciting Comics #55 (May 1947)
First Publisher Better / Nedor / Standard / Pines [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Exciting Comics #55-69
Sample Read Judy of the Jungle (Nedor) DCM Archive [DCM]
Description Judy of the Jungle was raised by her naturalist father in the isolation of the African jungles. Her father encountered a band of international criminals, who killed him. When Judy found her dying father, he told her to “Live for revenge, Judy… and remember… trust no man!” While pursuing her father’s murderers, Judy’s life was saved by Pistol Roberts, a “special government criminal agent.” Roberts and Judy fell in love. Judy did not to trust any other human, other than her boyfriend, keeping her father’s dying wish. Her animal friends included Kala, the black panther, Chan, the monkey, and Tanda, the elephant. In her adventures, Judy encountered a Lost City of Pharaonic cultists, treasure-hunters, the U’bongo tribe, the Leopard Queen, and more.
Source Judy of the Jungle – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki