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 (6/22/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/23/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/24/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/25/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/26/1970) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzans (6/27/1970) |
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 overthrow the leadership of the Ho-don city of Ta-lur and its cult of human sacrifices. After defeating a jungle rebellion, Tarzan and Jane are joined by Chulai, a disgruntled former revolutionary, and return to Pal-ul-don to find Korak. After rescuing Ngala, who was stolen by the Winged Men for breeding purposes, they find their son as a slave among the Tor-o-dons and escape. After further adventures at Magician Mountain, Tarzan, Jane, Korak, and Chulai are ready to leave Pal-ul-don with Ngala and return to modern Africa. While crossing the desert, they are caught in a sandstorm, lose Jane, and are forced to stop. Tarzan finds Jane, but she is too weak to travel.
This week, Tarzan returns to the wind wagon and sails it to Jane, where they encounter some ancient Egyptian statues. They attempt to continue their journey across the desert, but the wind dies. While searching for help, Tarzan encounters a column of ancient Egyptian soldiers heading towards the wind wagon and attempts to distract them.
Korak plays a supporting role this week. This time, Jane is left in charge of the wind wagon while Tarzan looks for help.
Manning's artwork is wonderful. There are some good shots of Korak, but he is clearly in a supporting role.
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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