Ka-Zar (David Rand)

Ka-Zar
David Rand, the original Ka-Zar, alongside his lion Zar in the cover of Ka-Zar #1 (October 1936)
Art by J. W. Scott
Publication information
PublisherManvis Publishing
Timely Comics (now Marvel Comics)
First appearanceKa-Zar #1 (October 1936)
Marvel Comics #1 (October 1939)
Created byBob Byrd
In-story information
Alter egoDavid Rand
AbilitiesPeak physical strength, speed, agility, and reflexes
Ability to communicate with some animals

David Rand is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

The first character to bear the Ka-Zar name, he was created by writer Bob Byrd, and first appeared in the pulp magazine Ka-Zar #1 (October 1936).