Tarzan Joe Kubert Years Vol 1 2005 Dark Horse Archives First Edition Hardcover

📖 Joe Kubert’s legendary Tarzan run, collected in full color

Dark Horse Archives edition of the complete 1972 Tarzan comic series

**ABOUT THIS EDITION**

Joe Kubert (1926-2012) was one of the most influential comic artists of the 20th century — creator of Sgt. Rock, Hawkman, and the Green Lantern/Green Arrow run that defined the medium’s creative renaissance. His Tarzan work from 1972 stands as a creative milestone: Kubert served as writer, artist, and editor simultaneously, producing what many consider the definitive visual interpretation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ jungle hero.

**THE CONTENT**

This first volume collects Tarzan issues #207 through #214, originally published in 1972 by National Periodical Publications. All stories were written, illustrated, and lettered by Joe Kubert himself, with art assistance on issue #211 by Russell Hogarth. The collection opens with “Origin of the Ape-Man,” a four-part adaptation of Burroughs’ original novel, then continues through standalone adventures including “Land of the Giants,” “The Captive,” “Balu of the Great Apes,” and “The Nightmare.”

**COVER ART AND DESIGN**

The cover features Kubert’s own dynamic illustration of Tarzan locked in combat with an ape, rendered in his signature bold linework and muscular figure rendering. The interior pages showcase full-color comic art with lush jungle settings, dramatic action sequences featuring panthers and lions, and Kubert’s distinctive character designs. This edition includes color restoration based on Tatjana Wood’s original colors, plus digital restoration by Sno Cone Studios. An introduction by Joe Kubert himself opens the volume.

**WHY IT MATTERS**

– Collects 8 complete issues of Kubert’s acclaimed 1972 Tarzan run
– All stories written, drawn, and lettered by Joe Kubert
– Published by Dark Horse Books, October 2005, ISBN 1-59307-404-2
– 198 full-color pages including biographies of Burroughs and Kubert
– Original retail price $49.95 — now a sought-after archive edition

**FOR COLLECTORS**

This is the first volume in Dark Horse’s hardcover series collecting Kubert’s entire Tarzan work. For fans of classic comic art and graphic novel collecting, Kubert’s Tarzan represents his complete creative control over a major character — rare even for an artist of his caliber. The archival-quality reproduction makes this ideal for both reading and display.

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**CONDITION:**
This is a “near fine” to “fine” vintage hardcover with no visible flaws. Board corners and spine head and tail are all crisp, not bumped. No spots or blemishes on the text block edges. Gold foil emblem and titling on the front board and spine are bright, not chipped or rubbed.

Matching vintage jacket has been preserved in a removable archival sleeve, so presents in an equally superlative way.

See accompanying images for full condition details.

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