Savage Tales #6 (1974) Marvel Comics – Ka-Zar, Neal Adams Painted Cover & Brak the Barbarian

Description

Savage Tales #6, published by Marvel Comics / Curtis Magazines in September 1974. This oversized Bronze Age black-and-white magazine stars Ka-Zar, Lord of the Hidden Jungle, and features a superb fully painted cover by legendary artist Neal Adams. The issue originally contained 68 pages and carried a 75¢ US cover price.

The lead story, “The Damnation Plague,” sends Ka-Zar into another dangerous adventure in the Savage Land, combining prehistoric creatures, jungle action and the more mature storytelling permitted by Marvel’s magazine format. The issue also contains additional adventure material, including a Brak the Barbarian feature.

Key Significance: Collectable Bronze Age Ka-Zar magazine featuring a Neal Adams painted cover, with Ka-Zar and Zabu prominently featured. The issue also contains work by an impressive group of Bronze Age creators and a Brak the Barbarian backup feature.

Writer: Gerry Conway (lead Ka-Zar story)
Cover Artist: Neal Adams
Lead Interior Art: John Buscema (pencils) & Tony DeZuniga (inks)
Additional Creators: Roy Thomas, Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, Fred Blosser & Rudy Nebres
Year: 1974
Publisher: Marvel Comics / Curtis Magazines
Lead Story: “The Damnation Plague”
Format: Black-and-white magazine
Cover Price: 75¢ US

Condition: Raw/ungraded. This copy retains strong colour and excellent Neal Adams cover appeal but shows visible age and handling wear, including spine stresses and rubbing, edge and corner wear, surface wear and creasing. Please refer closely to the photographs for exact condition.