Korak is the Honorable Jack Clayton, son of English Lord John Clayton, Viscount Greystoke, also known as Tarzan, lord of the jungle. He is the hero of a 1915/6 magazine serial and 1917 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs and a 1920 silent movie serial, as well as a character in several other Tarzan stories from 1914 to 1924. He experienced a revival in 1964 as the star of his own comic book series and as a major character in various Tarzan comic books, pages, and strips from 1966 to 1978.
As depicted in the comic books, pages, and strips, Korak has a lean, athletic physique, broad shoulders and thin waist, almost no clothing, a cute, boyish face, and full, thick hair. He is also an intelligent, enthusiastic teen-aged boy with excellent natural instincts and a good heart.
Korak strives to emulate his legendary father but lacks his strength, maturity and experience. Therefore, he is both more likely to enter into dangerous situations and more vulnerable to being defeated.
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As the star of his own comic book series in 1964, Korak is a capable, young hero. His adventures were somewhat similar to those of his father Tarzan, but independent from them.
Previous to this week's adventures, Tarzan left Korak in Pal-ul-Don to recuperate from his leg wound and to assist his friend Ab in the Ho-don city of Ta-lur. Meanwhile, the lord of the jungle returns home, foils a jungle revolution, returns to Pal-ul-Don with Jane to search for their son, and are captured by the savage, ape-like Tor-o-dons. Coincidentally, Korak was discovered among the slaves of the same Tor-o-don tribe. They are also joined by Auric, a failed revolutionary who had been ruling the Tor-o-don tribe until recently, when they stole his rifle from him, and Chulai, a stocky former ally of Auric who now follows Tarzan. Tarzan returns with Korak to the hut where Jane, Auric, and Chulai remain and devises an escape plan.
Tarzan explodes some gunpowder, distracting the Tor-o-dons, allowing our heroes to escape. While hiding in the treetops, they decide to occupy their time hearing Korak's story.
Korak is in a supporting role again this week. However, he helps Tarzan execute the escape and takes the initiative by performing some scouting and procuring breakfast.
Manning's artwork is wonderful. The viewed does get some good views of Korak's cute, youthful face and handsome, athletic body.
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