Kong the Untamed

    (DC, 1975-1976)
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The idea for this series began years earlier, with a character called “Anthro.” DC had created that character to test the concept of a prehistoric savage who used his intelligence to survive. After a premiere in Showcase #74, they gave him his own series, which instantly flopped.

Deciding that they were simply ahead of their time, DC reintroduced Kong in 1975. This blonde-haired Cro-Magnon had a rather unique origin, having been thrown out of his clan at birth as a threat to its leader. He was then raised by his mother, also an outcast, until he was grown. Together they were something of a mother-son team, battling man-apes and assorted dangers until his mother was eventually killed. Kong was then left on his own to survive in this savage world.
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Kong the Untamed #1

July, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
21 copies available from $1.25 		Jack OleckAlfredo P. Alcala
Kong the Untamed #2

September, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
8 copies available from $2.75 		Jack OleckAlfredo P. Alcala
Kong the Untamed #3

November, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
4 copies available from $6.50 		Gerry Conway, Jack OleckAlfredo P. Alcala
Kong the Untamed #4

January, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
10 copies available from $0.90 		Gerry ConwayTony Caravana
Kong the Untamed #5

March, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
9 copies available from $2.00 		Gerry ConwayDavid Wenzel