Astonishing Tales #17
In "Target: Ka-Zar!" from Astonishing Tales #17 (1973), the jungle lord finds himself caught in a high-stakes chase aboard the SHIELD helicarrier when Gemini steals the super-soldier serum from Dr. Wilma Calvin. Pursuing the thief, Ka-Zar uncovers a shocking alliance—Gemini was secretly working with his long-lost brother, Lord Plunder, and the enigmatic Gog. Written by Mike Friedrich and illustrated by Dan Adkins, with inks by Frank Chiaramonte and letters by John Costanza, this issue features a cover by Dan Adkins that captures the tension of the moment.
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While on board the SHIELD helicarrier Ka-Zar sees Gemini steal the super-soldier serum from Dr. Wilma Calvin. He pursues Gemini and ends up finding out that Gemini was working with his brother Lord Plunder (and Gog).
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