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Cover: Gil Kane & Frank Giacoia

Astonishing Tales #9

Dec 1971 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
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“The Legend of the Lizard Men!”

In "The Legend of the Lizard Men!", 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 a mysterious enchantment. When Ka-Zar steals her crown, the spell breaks at moonrise, revealing a shocking transformation and the fate of the lost warriors. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema, this tale blends jungle mystery and supernatural intrigue, with a striking cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia.

writer Stan Lee · artist, inker John Buscema · letterer Artie Simek · cover Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia

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writer Stan Lee
artist, inker John Buscema
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Frank Giacoia

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When Ka-Zar goes in search of missing women and men from a local village, he finds the woman, Iranda and the Lizard Men. She takes him to her castle where he sees one of the missing women. When he tries to rescue her, the Lizard Men attack him. He is barely able to escape but when he does, he takes Iranda's crown with him. With her crown gone, at moonrise her enchantment wears off and she becomes a Lizard being. After she dies, her enchantments fade and the Lizard Men turn back into the missing warriors from the village.

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