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Tarzan#21
Cover: John Buscema & Bob McLeod

Tarzan #21

Feb 1979 · Marvel · 0.35 USD
“The Land of Awful Shadow”

In "The Land of Awful Shadow," Tarzan faces a dire threat as the Mahars unleash their sound cannon, decimating half the Pellucidar army. With tensions rising, the Cid uncovers a shocking betrayal—Frazier, not Tarzan, was behind the theft of his treasure. Written by D. Kraft and B. Mantlo, with art by Sal Buscema and inks by Rudy Nebres, this 1979 Marvel adventure delivers pulse-pounding action and shifting loyalties. The cover, penciled by John Buscema and inked by Bob McLeod, captures the perilous mood of the jungle’s darkest hour.

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writer D. Kraft · writer B. Mantlo · artist Sal Buscema · inker Rudy Nebres · colorist Roussos · letterer Costanza · cover John Buscema, Bob McLeod

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Full credits

writer D. Kraft
writer B. Mantlo
colorist Roussos
letterer Costanza
cover pencils John Buscema
cover inks Bob McLeod

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The Mahars use their sound cannon to wipe out half the Pellucidar army. The Cid learns that it wasn't Tarzan that stole his treasure, but Frazier instead.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).