Astonishing Tales #8
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Battle of New Britannia!", twin brothers Damian and Joshua Link are caught in a bizarre accident when experimental rays bind them together. When Joshua’s gang turns on him, Damian is mysteriously drawn into the danger—only to discover he’s gained strange new powers as Joshua’s energy flows through him. Written by Len Wein and Mike Friedrich, with dynamic art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito, and a striking cover by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia, this 1971 Marvel classic blends sci-fi intrigue with the uncanny bond between siblings.
In "The Battle of New Britannia!" from Astonishing Tales #8 (1971), a plane crash strands Barbara Morris and Paul Allen in the Savage Land, splitting them between Ka-Zar’s care and the British outpost of New Britannia. With Paul unaware that Barbara has been rescued, Ka-Zar sets out with him into the perilous Lost Lake, determined to find her—though the jungle holds dangers far beyond the immediate rescue.
In "This Badge Bedeviled!", twin brothers Damian and Joshua Link are caught in a strange accident when experimental rays bind them together during a robbery. When Joshua’s criminal gang turns on him, Damian is mysteriously pulled into the danger—only to discover he’s gained unexpected powers as his brother’s energy flows through him.
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Reprinted in I Fantastici Quattro #47 (1973), Climax Adventure Comic #14 (1974), Planet of the Apes #9 (1974), Etranges Aventures #50 (1975), The Super-Heroes #28 (1975), L'Inattendu #5 (1976), Savage Tales #11 (1976), Ka-Zar #1 (1979), Ka-Zar #1 (1979), Marvel Superheroes and the Occult Winter Special #[nn] (1980), Essential Super-Villain Team-Up #1 (2004), Gene Colan Tribute Book #1 (2008), Defenders: The Coming of the Defenders #1 (2012), Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar #1 (2013), Dr. Strange & Dr. Doom: Triumph & Torment #[nn] (2013), Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Rarities #1 (2014), Universo Marvel #12 (2014), Marvel Limited Edition. Ka-Zar #[nn] (2015), Mockingbird: Bobbi Morse, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #[nn] (2016), Doctor Doom: The Book of Doom Omnibus #[nn] (2022), Doctor Doom: Books of Doom #[nn] (2024), Doctor Doom Epic Collection #2 (2026), Gli Albi dei Super-Eroi #8
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