Humor
Harvey Kurtzman's jungle book, or, Up from the apes! and right back down
1986·140 pages
A satirical graphic novel exploring human nature through dark humor and absurd jungle tales.
Owned
No reviews yet
Owned
A satirical graphic novel exploring human nature through dark humor and absurd jungle tales.
About
Details
Harvey Kurtzman's Jungle Book is considered one of the "Top 100 Comics of the 20th Century" by The Comics Journal and is widely regarded to be a lost classic. Written and illustrated by Kurtzman, Jungle Book inspired and influenced comics creators such as Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Gilbert Shelton, and Terry Gilliam. Back in print for the first time in over twenty-five years, this deluxe hardcover features an essay by comics archivist Denis Kitchen; a new introduction by Gilbert Shelton; a co...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
AI
Moderate sexual innuendo and suggestive themes in satirical context.
Violence & gore
AI
Moderate violence with cartoonish depictions; some graphic imagery.
Profanity
AI
Minor use of strong language in humorous or satirical dialogue.
Substance use
AI
Minor references to alcohol or smoking in background context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
AI
No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
AI
No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
AI
No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
AI
No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
AI
Moderate satirical commentary on human society and behavior.
Self-harm / suicide
AI
No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
AI
Minor depictions of cruelty or suffering in satirical tone.
Other
AI
No information found.