Lorna, The Jungle Girl #21

Lorna, the Jungle Girl #21 was published in 1957 by Atlas Comics, the 1950s iteration of what would eventually become Marvel Comics. This title emerged during a period when the jungle adventure genre—heavily inspired by earlier pulp icons like Sheena and Tarzan—remained a staple of the comic book market, even as Atlas began transitioning toward the suspense and science fiction stories that defined its later reputation.

The character of Lorna was created by writer Don Rico and artist Werner Roth, with the series focusing on her life as a protector of her jungle home. The design and aesthetic of the series leaned into the popular adventurous tropes of the era, emphasizing high-contrast action and exotic locales. While these titles were viewed primarily as disposable entertainment at the time of their release, they are now studied as significant artifacts of the pre-Silver Age comic industry and the specific artistic conventions employed by Atlas editors.