Tarzan

Teeka

Tarzan and Teeka share a close bond of mutual respect and playful companionship, with Teeka often acting as a bridge between Tarzan and the ape tribe.

Taug

Tarzan and Taug are frequent rivals, competing for status within the ape tribe and for Teeka's attention, though their conflict is often tempered by grudging respect.

Numa

Numa the lion is a constant predator and enemy to Tarzan, representing the deadly dangers of the jungle that Tarzan must overcome.

Gomangani

The Gomangani (black men) are often hostile to Tarzan, viewing him as a threat or a strange creature to be feared and attacked.

Tibo

Tarzan protects and befriends the young boy Tibo, acting as a guardian and teacher in the hostile jungle environment.

Mbonga

Mbonga, the village chief, is a persistent enemy of Tarzan, leading attacks against him and fearing his power over the jungle.

Sheeta

Sheeta the panther is a deadly predator who frequently stalks and fights Tarzan, embodying the constant threat of the wild.

Tantor

Tantor the elephant is a loyal ally to Tarzan, often coming to his aid and sharing a bond of mutual understanding and respect.

Kerchak

Kerchak, the ape king, is a hostile rival to Tarzan, often clashing with him for dominance and leadership of the tribe.

Bukawai

Bukawai and Tarzan are enemies, with Bukawai using his dark magic and cunning to try to harm or capture Tarzan.

Gazan

Gazan, a fierce ape, is an antagonist to Tarzan, often challenging him physically and representing the brutish side of the ape tribe.

Bolgani

Bolgani the gorilla is a powerful enemy of Tarzan, engaging in violent confrontations that test Tarzan's strength and cunning.

Tarzan's First Love

Experiences first love and jealousy towards Teeka; fights Sheeta to protect her.

The Capture of Tarzan

Observes the black warriors digging a pit trap, is captured and bound, escapes his bonds during the death dance, fights the villagers, and is rescued by Tantor. Later reflects on his friendship with Tantor and rushes to warn him of the pit.

III: The Fight for the Balu

Curious and hurt by Teeka's aggression; uses rope to subdue Taug; defends Taug from another ape.

IV: The God of Tarzan

Driven by curiosity, Tarzan searches for God, consulting apes and spying on the black village. He bravely fights Histah the snake to save Teeka and Gazan.

Tarzan and the Black Boy

Fashions a new rope, cares for Gazan, and attempts to raise the captured black boy Tibo as his own balu.

The Witch-Doctor Seeks Vengeance

Rescues Tibo from Bukawai's cave and returns him to his mother; later visits the village to stop Momaya's wailing but spares her.

VII: The End of Bukawai

Hunts alone, reflects on solitude, is struck by lightning during a storm, and recalls childhood rope-swinging incident.

The Lion

Leads the plan to harass Numa and retrieve Mamka's body; later steals from Mbonga's village and teaches the tribe about sentries.

IX: The Nightmare

Starving and envious, Tarzan watches the blacks feast, kills an old warrior for meat, and later suffers a nightmare after eating spoiled elephant meat.

X: The Battle for Teeka

Leads the pursuit of Toog to rescue Teeka, fights Toog and his tribe, and is saved by Teeka's use of the mysterious cylinders.

XI: A Jungle Joke

Full-grown and playful, he cuts his hair with a sharpened shell, recalls past battles, and plans to free Numa from the blacks' trap.

XII: Tarzan Rescues the Moon

Explores the jungle by night, defends Bulabantu from the apes, and observes the black warriors' struggle against lions.