Presents a comic book version of the story of the discovery and excavation of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, and the myth of the curse that afflicted those involved in the tomb's exploration.
Provides an illustrated account of the construction of Egyptian pharaoh Cheops' funeral boat, and discusses its discovery centuries later during an archaeological dig.
Presents an illustrated examination of ancient Egyptian civilization, focusing on young ruler Tutankhamun and what has been learned from the study of his tomb.
Humorous illustrations, captions, and sidebars describe the unusual events involved in possibly being cursed by King Tut of Egypt long after his death occurred in 1323 B.C.
Describes the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen in Egypt by Howard Carter in the 1920s, discussing the treasures found there and the mysterious deaths of some of the discoverers soon after the tomb was opened.