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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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (3/23/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (3/24/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (3/25/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (3/26/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (3/27/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (3/28/1970) |
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, Korak helped his friend Ab overthrow the leadership of the Ho-don city of Ta-lur and its cult of human sacrifices. However, when the son of Tarzan grew suspicious of Ab's girlfriend Pan-at-za, our young hero found himself sold to the savage Tor-o-dons as a slave. Then, he observed Pan-at-za's people attacking and destroying Ta-lur.
Joined by Jane, Auric, a failed revolutionary, and Chulai, a disgruntled former follower of Auric, Tarzan finds Korak, and they escape the Tor-o-dons. While examining the ruins of Ta-lur, the group encounters the city's high priestess Ju-ra, who joins them. On their way to the friendly city of Ho-lur, they encounter a battle and a fire-breathing dinosaur. Tarzan and Korak investigate and learn about strange magicians from the mountain. After learning that the strange magicians had taken Chulai, Auric, and Ju-ra, Tarzan decides to investigate the mountain.
Korak decides to investigate the mountain himself. Carefully analyzing the situation, the son of Tarzan decides to take another path from his father. However, while he scales down the mountain, the young hero finds that someone else has other plans for him.
With Tarzan engaged in his own adventures, Korak resumes his hero role this week. His actions reveal a wonderful blend of youthfulness and maturity. While his insistence upon proceeding without his Ho-don allies evidences daring and impetuosity, the strategy he chooses shows caution and deliberation. As a fan of Korak peril, the hand reaching from the darkness to grab the handsome, young son of Tarzan's leg is very promising. While some may argue that it evidences the folly of youth, others may counter that it is the result of a mature calculation of this risks, a heroic willingness to encounter danger, and filial devotion to his legendary father.
Manning's artwork is wonderful. We get wonderful views of Korak's side and back on Monday, March 23, his face on Tuesday, March 24, and his magnificent chest and abs on Friday, March 28.
Favorite scene: 3/28/1970, panel a
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