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 (6/1/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/2/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/3/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/4/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/5/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/6/1970) |
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 stayed in Pal-ul-don to help 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.
Meanwhile, after defeating a jungle rebellion, Tarzan and Jane are joined by Chulai, a disgruntled former revolutionary. They return to Pal-ul-don to find Korak. After some adventures with the Winged Men, who steal and impregnate women in order to breed, they find their son and escape the Tor-o-dons. After further adventures at Magician Mountain, Tarzan, Jane, Korak, and Chulai are ready to leave Pal-ul-don with Ngala, a woman they rescued from the Winged Men, and return to modern Africa.
This week, while crossing the desert, they are caught in a sandstorm. Losing Jane, they are forced to stop and find her.
Korak plays an important supporting role this week. Our young hero is left behind to look after Chulai and Ngala while Tarzan looks for Jane.
Manning's artwork is wonderful. Despite several good shots of Korak, his appearance is somewhat limited, being in a supporting role.
Favorite scene: 6/2/1970, 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:
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