Frank was adrift a lot.

But that's not Frank on the cover. It's Hal, Frank's stenographer.

I should note that Frank is not driving around spearing elephants for their tusks, but is actually involved in busting the slave trade. As for the scene on the left

The black fiend threw up his arms and fell dead. Hal Martin's life was saved. Another black sprang upon the dais, but Pomp brought him  down. Then Frank sent an electric bolt into th throng.

It created fearful havoc.

Dozens of wretches were slaughtered.

Thenn he drove the wagon into the crowd, and that did the tric. Usually does.