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 (5/11/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (5/12/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (5/13/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (5/14/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (5/15/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (5/16/1970) |
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. Later, Korak decides to investigate the mountain himself. While he scales down the mountain, the young hero encounters an old nemesis, King Ta-den of the Ho-don city of Ta-lur, whom he gains as an ally. Finding that their escape is blocked by a man-eating Garth, Korak and Ta-den decide to attack Magician Mountain. However, our young hero's allies are frightened by their first encounter with fireworks. Deducing that the fireworks may be a ploy of his father, Korak leads Ta-den, and his Ho-don warriors to Tarzan, Chulai, Auric, and Ju-ra. With the backing of Ju-ra, Ta-den, and his Ho-don warriors, Auric uses his knowledge of modern tricks to fool the magicians and to help Tarzan, Korak, and Chulai escape.
This week, Tarzan, Korak, and Chulai are joined by Ab and escape to Ho-lur.
Korak continues his supporting role this week. Our young hero has another good week, having found the path which allows Tarzan, Chulai, Ab, and the other Ho-don warriors to escape from Magician Mountain. Tarzan asked Korak and Chulai to act like his prisoners if they meet any magicians or guards. Of course, tying their hands behind their backs would have aided in the deception.
Manning's artwork is wonderful. Despite a couple good shots of Korak's face, his appearance is somewhat limited, being in a supporting role.
Favorite scene: 5/14/1970, panel a
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This blog is intended to raise interest in and appreciation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs character Korak. To see this story in context, you may find it in Hillman's ERBzine at the following link:
This week's adventures can also be found at the following link(s):
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