Astonishing Tales #9

In "The Legend of the Lizard Men!" from Astonishing Tales #9, Ka-Zar ventures into the jungle to find villagers who’ve vanished—only to uncover Iranda, a mysterious woman guarding a hidden castle. When he rescues one of the missing, the Lizard Men rise in fury, forcing Ka-Zar to flee with Iranda’s crown. The moment the crown is gone, her true nature is revealed, and the spell binding the village’s warriors begins to break.

In "The Green Opal!" from Astonishing Tales #9 (1971), the jungle holds a power too great for mortal hands—when Alexei and Subu recklessly exploit its name and might, the ancient force itself issues a chilling warning: surrender, or face eternal pursuit. Written with a pulse of primal urgency, this two-page tale unfolds beneath the canopy, where hubris meets the unyielding will of something older than man.