Savage Tales #1 (of 11)
The Frost Giant's Daughter / The Fury of the Femizons / ...Man-Thing! / Black Brother / The Night of the Looter!
May 31st, 1971
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Number:
1
(of 11)
Name:
The Frost Giant's Daughter / The Fury of the Femizons / ...Man-Thing! / Black Brother / The Night of the Looter!
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Cover date:
May 31st, 1971
Store date:
Unknown
Anthology of tales roughly based around the "savage" theme. They include:
- "The Frost Giant's Daughter" an adaptation of the Robert E. Howard story of the same name, featuring Conan the Cimmerian, a barbarian warrior in a frozen land facing human and superhuman foes.
- "The Fury of the Femizons" a story set in the 23rd Century, when the world is ruled by savage women.
- "...Man-Thing! a story about a U.S. government research scientist who is transformed into a powerful swamp creature.
- "Black Brother" set in the fictional African nation of Potonga, it features a Provincial Governor, who fights against the nation's corrupt federal government.
- "The Night of the Looter!" a revival of the golden age Tarzan-like character who protects a valuable resource in a hidden jungle location.
Notes:
- This first appearance of the Man-Thing.
- The cover is homaged by future comic covers.