106. Kazar vol 2 #1 - 4 ... Marvel ... Kubert!

Ka-zar is Marvel's answer to Tarzan. He is related to some rich English family. He is a child lost while on exploration and grew up to be wild only to return to civilization but naturally there should be some differences, right? So Ka-zar grew up in a place called Savage Land, a reserve where there are dinosaurs (I know, I know). His best mate is a Sabertooth tiger and he returns to the wilds instead of staying in civilization

On the plus side, he met a lady from our world who loved the wilds so much, she joined him

Anyway, there are many volumes but I called this vol 2 and hope I am right because it is the second attempt at a long running series. The preview pages by Kubert is awesome and if they had managed to keep a decent artist, the series would have lasted but Kubert left within the first year and naturally many collectors including me left within a few issues after that. Not surprised that it got the axe finally!

As it is short-lived, who is the main villain or arch villain? Kazar's brother. No this is not a spoiler as he has appeared elsewhere before

It starts off in the Savage Land. We see a happy domestic that unfortunately is not that happy with some marital strife. Not surprise, right? Life is the same everywhere you go. There is always happiness and tough days but with Kubert on art, we see some amazing scenes and angles although sometimes the poses of the characters may not be totally accurate but who cares? The panelling itself is a wow factor all by itself. Sigh!

Anyway aside from their marital woes, the Savage Land, located in a secret access in the Antartic is suddenly invaded by someone who actually is a tough cookie and can stand not only the cold but give everyone a hard time for their money

So it's a new combatant and once more, awesomely drawn by Kubert

So our jungle lord goes all out trying to solve the mystery behind this intrusion and tracking the villain all the way back to the modern world while all the while wondering if this is not just an excuse to return to civilization

A great opening arc that will leave you wanting more


Ratings: 9/10