Korak in Wakanda 4 Alternate

 

Korak in Wakanda 11.5 by TheRaytrix

Korak is the Honorable Jack Clayton, son of English Lord John Clayton, Viscount Greystoke, also known as Tarzan, lord of the jungle.  He is the hero of a 1915/6 magazine serial and 1917 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs and a 1920 silent movie serial, as well as a character in several other Tarzan stories from 1914 to 1924.  He experienced a revival in 1964 as the star of his own comic book series and as a major character in various Tarzan comic books, pages, and strips from 1966 to 1978.

Black Panther's real name is T'Challa, king and protector of the fictional African nation of Kakanda.  Along with possessing enhanced abilities achieved through ancient Wakandan rituals of drinking the essence of the heart-shaped herb, T'Challa also relies on his proficiency in science, rigorous physical training, hand-to-hand combat skills, and access to wealth and advanced Wakandan technology to combat his enemies.  He is the hero of various Marvel comic book series, starting in 1973, a 2010 animated television series, and a blockbuster 2018 film, and a major character in various films, television series, and comic-book series.

Korak strives to emulate his legendary father but lacks his strength, maturity and experience.  Therefore, he is both more likely to enter into dangerous situations and more vulnerable to being defeated.

Korak attempts to avoid authorities of the mysterious nation of Wakanda, being without a passport, visa, or other travel documents.  However, the son of Tarzan has been successfully tracked by the Black Panther.  His next choice to fight, rather than flight, turns out to be a poor decision.  As a result, he found himself a prisoner of the Black Panther in Wakanda.

This multi-part series "Korak in Wakanda" was commissioned from the artist TheRaytrix through DeviantART in 2020.  One picture plus 12 sketches can be found here.  The original version had a much worse fate for Korak.

Korak in Wakanda 11 original by The Raytrix

Korak in Wakanda 12 original by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 13 original by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 14 original by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 15 original by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 16 by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 17 by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 18 original by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 19 original by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 20 original by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 21 original by TheRaytrix

Korak in Wakanda 22 original by TheRaytrix

As much as I love seeing Korak in trouble, I prefer to imagine that he remains alive so that he can get into more trouble in the future.

These pictures are fan art and intended to raise interest in and appreciation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs character Korak.  These are original scenes and did not appear in any comic book, page, or strip.

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