Ka-Zar #17
In "A Shark on the Wind!", Ka-Zar finds himself trapped in the depths of the Quarlian realm, caught between warring alien forces and a shocking turn from an old ally. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Val Mayerik, this 1976 Marvel classic sees Ka-Zar form an unexpected bond with Zartros the Gnome while facing a transformed Tandy Snow—now Queen Tandylla—whose power has twisted her resolve. The cover by Rich Buckler, with inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito, captures the tension of a jungle warrior at a crossroads.
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The other-dimensional army (the Sheearians) is at war with the Shark Men (the Quarlians), but when Ka-Zar tries to suggest an alliance, he is captured. Thrown into the Quarlian dungeons, he befriends Zartros the Gnome. Next, Ka-Zar is confronted by his friend Tandy Snow, now Queen Tandylla of the Quarlians. Mad with power, she gives Ka-Zar an ultimatum...
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