Cover: Al Milgrom

Karate Kid #9

Jul 1977 · DC · 0.35 USD

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“The Black Belt Contract”

In "The Black Belt Contract," Pulsar is drawn into a deadly mission that takes an unexpected turn when he’s forced to confront Karate Kid—only to find their survival depends on teamwork. Meanwhile, Princess Projectra deciphers a cryptic message from her father, King Voxv, triggering a sudden leap into the future. Written by Barry Jameson and brought to life by Ric Estrada’s dynamic art, with inks by Joe Staton, colors by Carl Gafford, and letters by Ben Oda, this 1977 DC issue features a cover by Al Milgrom.

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writer Barry Jameson · artist Ric Estrada · inker Joe Staton · colorist Carl Gafford · letterer Ben Oda · cover Al Milgrom

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Full credits

writer Barry Jameson

artist Ric Estrada

inker Joe Staton

colorist Carl Gafford

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Al Milgrom

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Pulsar reluctantly tries to fulfill a contract to kill Karate Kid, but finds himself fighting alongside Karate Kid for their lives. Meanwhile Princess Projectra finds out that Karate Kid has been in contact with her father King Voxv and a garbled message from him sends them back into the future.

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