Astonishing Tales #4
In "The Sun God!", Doom's retreat to the French Riviera after a failed revolution opens the door for the Red Skull to seize control of Latveria while the kingdom begins to rebuild. Written by Larry Lieber and brought to life with dynamic art by Wally Wood, this 1971 Marvel classic features a cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, capturing the high stakes of a nation in flux.
In "The Sun God!" from Astonishing Tales #4 (1971), the mysterious Petrified Man awakens as Garokk, the Sun God, wielding divine power in the heart of the jungle. When Zaladane and her warriors launch an assault on the Vala-Kuri, Garokk steps forward to halt them—only to face a shocking rejection from Zaladane, who presses on in her campaign against Ka-Zar.
In "The Invaders!", the Red Skull seizes the opportunity to seize control of Latveria while Doom retreats to the French Riviera after his revolution's failure, leaving the kingdom vulnerable. With the castle in ruins and its ruler gone, the stage is set for a dangerous power grab.
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Reprinted in I Fantastici Quattro #43 (1972), Planet of the Apes #5 (1974), Etranges Aventures #47 (1975), L'Inattendu #2 (1975), Savage Tales #7 (1975), Savage Tales Featuring Ka-zar #12 (1975), Super-Villain Team-Up #15 (1978), Ka-Zar #1 (1979), Ka-Zar #1 (1979), The Marvel Comics Art of Wally Wood #[nn] (1982), Sorcelleries #[nn] (1982), Essential Super-Villain Team-Up #1 (2004), Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar #1 (2013), Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Rarities #1 (2014), Marvel Limited Edition. Ka-Zar #[nn] (2015), Marvel Creator Collection #1 (2025), Doctor Doom Epic Collection #2 (2026), Conan #2/1975, Conan #4/1974
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