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 Tarzan (8/9/1971) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzan (8/10/1971) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzan (8/11/1971) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzan (8/12/1971) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzan (8/13/1971) |
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| Korak in Daily Tarzan (8/14/1971) |
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 agrees to help protect a film crew shoot an action movie in the jungle, at the insistence of the pretty young star and over the objections of the director.
This week, the director's objections escalate into a fight, in which Korak prevails.
Korak continues his hero role this week. Despite being repeatedly insulted and belittled for his youth, the son of Tarzan calmly and firmly resists the director's verbal bullying. Then, when he is attacked, Korak quickly turns the table on his older, larger assailant.
Manning's artwork is wonderful. Machado's surprise attack upon Korak is beautifully depicted. Unfortunately, much of the subsequent action is in silhouette or under water, and it is over much too quickly. A longer, more graphic battle may have been better.
Favorite scene: 8/9/1971, panel c
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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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