Description
TARZAN. SUNDAY PAGES 07
Book Summary
This seventh volume compiles the classic Sunday pages of Russ Manning's Tarzan, published between September 1974 and October 1975. Readers will find a carefully crafted pocket-sized edition that collects the full-color press strips, offering a nostalgic and high-quality graphic experience. An essential work for collectors and fans of adventure comics and the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs.
What is it about?
The book presents a sequence of complete Sunday pages, drawn by the legendary Russ Manning, which narrate the new adventures of the ape-man in the African jungle. During this period, Tarzan faces natural dangers, hostile tribes, and external threats, maintaining the classic spirit of the series. Each page functions as a self-contained episode within a larger narrative arc, standing out for its visual dynamism and fidelity to the original character. The edition respects the original layout of the strips, allowing Manning's sequential art to be appreciated in all its splendor.
Main themes
- Classic adventure in the African jungle
- Survival and conflict with the wild nature
- The legacy of Edgar Rice Burroughs' character in press comics
- The graphic style of Russ Manning, master of visual storytelling
- Compilation and preservation of Sunday press comics
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at collectors of classic comics, followers of Russ Manning's work, and fans of Sunday press strips. It is also an ideal read for those who wish to explore the roots of the adventure comic and the evolution of the Tarzan character outside of movies and novels. It is not recommended for readers looking for a novelized story or a closed plot arc, as it is a compilation of independent pages.
What this book offers
- Access to a benchmark graphic work of American press comics.
- A pocket-sized edition that facilitates handling and preservation.
- The opportunity to appreciate Russ Manning's sequential art at its best.
- A key fragment of the history of the Tarzan character in print media.
Technical specifications
- Author: MANNING, RUSS
- Publisher: LIBROS DE PAPEL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS
- Collection: TARZAN SUNDAY PAGES
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: June 2021
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 228 g
Editorial review
This collection is a valuable addition to any classic comic library. The quality of Manning's drawing and the fidelity to the original material make it a collector's item. Although its length is short (64 pages), the graphic content is dense and of great historical interest. It is a recommended option for those who appreciate sequential art and wish to complete their series of Tarzan Sunday pages.