Ka-Zar (magazine)

Ka-Zar had been born David Rand, orphaned in the Congo when a plane crash killed his parents, John and Constance.

The novels, written by Bob Byrd, are described by pulp historian Robert Weinberg as "all clearly derivative...[showing] no originality in either content or form".

The first, King of Fang and Claw, tells the story of the plane crash, and Ka-Zar's revenge on the men who caused it.

[3][2] The lead novel appeared in book form in the UK as King of Fang and Claw in 1937, published by Brown & Watson.

The first issue was reprinted in facsimile format with an article replacing the editorial matter in 1976 by Odyssey Publications.

A man in a loincloth prepares to throw a spear, with a lion crouched next to him
Cover of the first issue; the artwork is by J. W. Scott [ 1 ]