- "We are attacked by an enemy unseen! By the talons of Tarbuk... can this be the end of the Savage Land??"
- ―Ka-Zar
| "The Battle of New Britannia!" | |
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| Astonishing Tales | |
| Title: | "The Battle of New Britannia!" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 8 |
| Cover price: | .25 |
| Cover date: | October, 1971 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Stan Lee |
| Writers: | Roy Thomas; Gary Friedrich |
| Pencilers: | Herb Trimpe |
| Inkers: | Tom Sutton |
| Cover artists: | Marie Severin |
| Cover inker: | Frank Giacoia |
| Letterers: | Artie Simek |
| Editors: | Stan Lee |
| Navigation | |
| Previous: | Astonishing Tales #7 |
| Next: | Astonishing Tales #9 |
"The Battle of New Brittania!" is the title of the first story featured in issue #8 of the Astonishing Tales ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich with artwork by Herb Trimpe and inks by Tom Sutton. It was lettered by Artie Simek. The second story is called "This Badge Bedeviled!", which is written by Len Wein and plotted by Mike Friedrich. It is illustrated by George Tuska & Mike Esposito and lettered by John Costanza. The third tale is "...Though Some Call It Magic!" by writer Gerry Conway and artists Gene Colan and Tom Palmer with lettering by Jean Izzo. All stories were edited by Stan Lee.
"The Battle of New Britannia!"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Wilhelm
Minor characters
- Zabu
- Reggie
Organizations
- United States Navy (In flashback only)
Races & Animals
- Dinosaurs
- Humans
- Lizard-Men (1st appearance)
- Man-Apes (1st appearance)
- Pleisosaurs
- Pteradons
- Saber-toothed tigers
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
- 1940s
- 1942
- Giant animals
- Sea monsters
- Stabbings
- Volcanoes
- World War II (In flashback only)
"This Badge Bedeviled!"[]
| "This Badge Bedeviled!" | |
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| No image available | |
| Title: | "This Badge Bedeviled!" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Len Wein; Mike Friedrich |
| Pencilers: | George Tuska |
| Inkers: | Mike Esposito |
| Letterers: | John Costanza |
| Editors: | Stan Lee |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Jeff Hanley
Villains
- Brackett
- Monk
Minor characters
- Mister Link (In flashback only)
- Mrs. Link
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
- New York City
- Futura Research Laboratories
Items
- Electron chamber
- Handguns
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"...Though Some Call It Magic!"[]
| "...Though Some Call It Magic!" | |
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| No image available | |
| Title: | "...Though Some Call It Magic!" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Gerry Conway |
| Pencilers: | Gene Colan |
| Inkers: | Tom Palmer |
| Letterers: | Jean Izzo |
| Editors: | Stan Lee |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Kagrok the Killer (Only appearance)
Minor characters
- Beelzebub
- Cynthia von Doom (As an afterthought)
- Kristin
- Satan
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- Ka-Zar was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. He first appeared in The X-Men #10 in March, 1965.
- Doctor Doom was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. He first appeared in Fantastic Four #5 in July, 1962.
- Bobbi Morse was created by writer Len Wein and artist Neal Adams. She first appeared as an unnamed character in Astonishing Tales #6 in June, 1971.
Recommended Reading[]
- Amazing Adventures Vol 1
- Astonishing Tales Vol 1
- Ka-Zar Vol 1
- Ka-Zar Vol 2
- Ka-Zar Vol 3
- Super-Villain Team-Up Vol 1