Zabu
| Zabu | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | X-Men #10 (Mar 1965) |
| Created by |
Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Zabu Plunder |
| Species | Smilodon |
| Team affiliations | Pet Avengers |
| Partnerships |
Ka-Zar Shanna the She-Devil |
| Abilities | Natural smilodon abilities, such as razor sharp claws and teeth, and two sabre-teeth Near-human intellect |
Zabu is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe who is connected primarily to the Savage Land, and the X-Men, and most recently the Avengers (by way of the "Pet Avengers"). He is the last known living Smilodon and is a companion and ally of Ka-Zar.
An earlier version was known simply as Zar, in the pulp version of Ka-Zar the Savage, featured in Ka-Zar magazine.
He first appeared in X-Men #10 (Mar 1965). Zabu starred in the Pet Avengers series.
Zabu was born in the Savage Land. While still a cub, his mother and siblings were killed by human hunters. He wandered the Savage Land on his own, teaching himself how to survive as he grew to adulthood. Zabu encountered a young boy named Kevin Plunder as he was about to be attacked by a group of human Savage Land natives. Zabu saved Kevin, and the two became companions. Zabu protected the boy as he grew to adulthood, and eventually took on the name Ka-Zar, which means "son of the tiger." Zabu was brought to near-human intelligence due to exposure to radioactive mists.
Zabu helps Ka-Zar battle many enemies. For example, in Ka-Zar: Lord of the Hidden Jungle #3 they confront 'El Tigre' and 'Man-God'. This particular battle resulted in El Tigre mentally controlling Zabu for a time, causing him to attack Ka-Zar. El Tigre lost control before any serious injuries happened. The assistance of Bobbi Morse was vital in rescuing Zabu's mind. Later, Zabu is involved with one of the earlier confrontations with the demonic Belasco. This involves the seeming death of a good friend, 'Dherk'. Zabu teams up with the X-Men to root out villains in the Savage Land.
Zabu's family grows by two when Ka-Zar marries Shanna the She-Devil and they later have a son named Matthew. Zabu befriends the Savage Land native, Zira, who becomes Matthew's nanny. He also assists when Gregor, a hunter, kidnaps Matthew.
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