Tarzan Family Giant presents Korak ##63
DC Comics • Tarzan Family (formerly Korak, Son of Tarzan)
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Frank Thorne
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
May-June 1976
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Korak in 'Song of the Dolphin'. This anthology series includes backup stories featuring other Edgar Rice Burroughs characters like Pellucidar and Carson of Venus. Korak rescues a dolphin and battles sharks.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; minor color chipping along the left edge; potential tanning visible on interior page edges; cover remains flat with good color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies range from $8 to $15. High-grade (NM) copies occasionally reach $40+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector desires encapsulation for preservation. The cost of grading likely exceeds the market value of a mid-grade copy.
Notable Features
Giant-size 50-cent issue. This series continued the numbering from the Gold Key/DC Korak series. Joe Kubert cover art.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. Correct DC logo for the 1976 era (the 'DC Bullet' transition period). Paper stock and print quality are consistent with 1970s Bronze Age production.