Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar #1

In "The Power of Ka-Zar!", Kraven the Hunter targets Zabu, striking down Ka-Zar to seize the mighty beast and spirit him away to New York—leaving the jungle hero helpless and his animal companion in peril. The story pits Ka-Zar’s primal strength against a cunning predator’s trap, testing the limits of survival in the wild and beyond.

In "Back to the Savage Land," Ka-Zar and the Petrified Man return to the jungle realm they once called home, only to find it torn by violence—Zaladane, the Sun-God’s Queen Priestess, has razed Tongah’s village and now leads her people in a brutal assault on the lizard-men’s kingdom. The story unfolds with urgent tension as the two outsiders witness the chaos, caught between ancient rivalries and a rising tide of destruction.

In "The Sun God!", Ka-Zar faces a shocking transformation when the Petrified Man is reborn as Garokk, the Sun God, wielding immense power to halt Zaladane’s assault on the Vala-Kuri. But when Zaladane spurns Garokk’s divine authority, her fury turns even fiercer—leaving Ka-Zar to confront the chaos alone.

In "Rampage!", Ka-Zar confronts the ancient Guardian of the Pool, a creature born from the very source of Garokk’s immortality. When the beast attacks, Ka-Zar must survive the Pool’s deadly power and turn the tide against the once-invincible Garokk.

In "'Ware the Winds of Death!", the Savage Land trembles as the mysterious Damon the Man-God rises to challenge its ancient balance, unleashing a storm of violence upon its jungles. As the threat looms, Jo and her allies—Tatia and Emuel, siblings bound by fate—find themselves drawn into a clash that tests the limits of survival, while Bobbi Morse arrives with her own secrets and sharp instincts.

In "The Battle of New Britannia!", Ka-Zar and Paul Allen race into the perilous Lost Lake, unaware that Barbara Morris has already been taken in by the British settlers of New Britannia after their plane crash. With tensions rising and the jungle holding its secrets, the trio’s fates hang in the balance as old alliances and hidden dangers come to light.

In "This Badge Bedeviled!", twin brothers Damian and Joshua Link are mysteriously linked by experimental rays during a botched robbery, forcing them to confront a shared fate. When Joshua's gang turns on him, Damian is pulled into the danger—only to discover that his brother's energy has awakened unexpected powers within him.

In "The Legend of the Lizard Men!" from Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar #1, Ka-Zar ventures into the wilds to find missing villagers, only to uncover a hidden castle and a woman named Iranda—whose true nature is tied to the mysterious Lizard Men. When Ka-Zar attempts to rescue one of the captives, he’s forced into a deadly confrontation, barely escaping with Iranda’s crown. The moment he takes it, the spell binding her unraveling at moonrise reveals a shocking truth, and the fate of the village’s lost warriors begins to unfold.

In "To End in Flame!", Ka-Zar uncovers a shocking secret: the leaders of New Britannia’s warring factions, Heinrich Draco and Captain Christopher, are keeping the conflict alive not for justice, but for their own gain. With Zabu at his side, Ka-Zar races to stop them from triggering a catastrophic explosion in the heart of the Savage Land.

In "Terror Stalks the Everglades!", Ka-Zar and his loyal companion Zabu venture into the swamps of the Everglades to aid Barbara Morse and Paul Allen in their search for the missing Ted Sallis. There, they face the terrifying Man-Thing and a squad of AIM agents, all while navigating the treacherous wilds of the Florida swamps.

In "null," Ka-Zar and Zabu journey to the Everglades to aid Barbara Morse and Paul Allen in their search for Ted Sallis, only to stumble into a web of danger when they encounter the Man-Thing and a squad of AIM agents. The story weaves in the haunting backstory of Dr. Calvin, revealing a pivotal moment after the Man-Thing’s origin, deepening the mystery of the swamp’s dark secrets.

In "Man-Thing!" from Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar #1, Ka-Zar teams up with AIM to capture the enigmatic Man-Thing, only to see him break free and pursue them into the wilds. As Ka-Zar and Barbara Morse race to rescue the kidnapped Dr. Calvin, the creature's path leads them through danger and betrayal—where loyalty is tested and the jungle itself seems to hold its breath.

In "The Night of the Looter!" from Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar #1, treasure hunters Carla and Ralph invade the Savage Land with a Swamp Tank, intent on stealing Ka-Zar’s vibranium. When their plan backfires and the vibranium destroys their vehicle, Carla is dragged away by the Swamp Men—leaving Ralph helpless as his weapon’s empty bullets betray his own survival.

In "… And Who Will Call Him Savage?", Ka-Zar finds himself torn between duty and danger when he’s forced to protect Dr. Calvin in the city, only to be drawn into a violent turf war after rescuing a streetwise pusher. When the pusher tries to abduct Dr. Calvin, Ka-Zar intervenes—but the aftermath brings a shocking twist that complicates everything, especially when he learns one of the men he turned in is her son.

In "To Stalk a City!", Ka-Zar races through the wilds of the African jungle to stop the sinister Pusher, whose schemes threaten both the natural world and the life of a young boy named Vinnie. As the danger escalates, Ka-Zar must rely on his instincts and courage to protect the innocent, while a mother’s relief at reuniting with her son reveals a deeper bond forged in the face of peril.

In "The Night of the Looter!" from Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar #1, treasure hunters Carla and Ralph invade the Savage Land with a swamp tank, intent on stealing Ka-Zar’s vibranium. When their scheme backfires and the vibranium destroys their vehicle, Carla is captured by the Swamp Men—leaving Ralph helpless as his weapon’s blanks betray him.