Ka-Zar #17
marvel • 1976
- Series
- Ka-Zar
- Issue
- 17
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Aug 1, 1976
- Story title
- A Shark on the Wind!
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Where it came from
Ka-Zar #17 was published by Marvel Comics in 1976 as part of the third volume of the series, which focused on the adventures of Kevin Plunder in the Savage Land. This iteration of the title aimed to capitalize on the character's enduring status as a pulp-inspired jungle hero, bridging the gap between his origins in the 1930s and the modern Marvel Universe's penchant for serialized, high-stakes storytelling.
The issue features work typical of the era's collaborative editorial style, often blending fantasy, adventure, and science fiction elements that defined the Marvel bronze age. Writers and artists during this run sought to emphasize the isolation and wild brutality of the Savage Land, creating a distinctive aesthetic that stood apart from the urban settings of contemporary superhero titles. It remains a notable piece for collectors interested in the evolution of fringe Marvel characters during the mid-1970s.
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