The story:
Embarking on a ground-breaking attempt to reduce piracy and violent crime in and around Bengali's borders over 300 years ago, the 6th Phantom decides in 1664 to enter the walled fortress city of Sanloi to confront 500 pirates and their feared leader Redbeard.

In one of the most famous Phantom chronicles ever, the Phantom's tough ancestor has to duel his way through Redbeard's most trusted lieutenants before embarking on the most epic fight of his life, the outcome of which will shape the future for generations of junglefolk...

Watch out for:

  • Bart, Salla, The Crusher, Redbeard and Queen Natala of Navarra
  • The first woman ever to sit on the Skull Throne
  • The border patrol of 1664


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    S064 - The Founding of the Jungle Patrol

    Original run in the papers: 5 Jul 1964 - 24 Jan 1965
    Script: Lee Falk
    Art: Sy Barry