Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes #164

Tarzan of the Apes number 164 was published by Gold Key Comics in 1966. This issue arrived during a period when the character had transitioned from traditional pulp literature to a well-established fixture of comic book storytelling. Gold Key held the license to the Edgar Rice Burroughs properties for many years, focusing on a style of narrative that often leaned into adventure and exploration while maintaining a distinct visual tone appropriate for the mid-sixties comic market.

The interior artwork for this period of the series was largely shaped by veteran comic creators who sought to balance the classic pulp aesthetic with the evolving visual standards of the 1960s. By this stage in the series' long run, the publication was designed to provide consistent, self-contained escapism for younger readers, emphasizing the iconic status of the jungle hero. The series was generally well-regarded as a reliable, long-running staple of adventure comics that helped sustain the cultural relevance of Burroughs' creation decades after its initial debut.