It had long been Jane's dream to raise Pellucidarian animals -- prehistoric creatures from the ancient land of Pellucidar, rumored to be found at the very center of the earth. And she was successful at making these dreams come true until Tyrell Whatley came to steal them away. When Lord Greystoke returns to find his wife and her beloved animals gone, his animal instincts take over and drive him to find the man responsible.
"I have always seen Tarzan as the ultimate outsider," notes Gross. "Reading the novels as a child struck a deep emotional chord with me, and the themes of alienation and self-reliance in the early books left a lasting impression. I wanted to write a story that would convey those same feelings to today's readers. With Jane's death, I was able to strip Tarzan of every last vestige of civilization and show his true character. He is a primeval force of nature, without allegiance to god, man, or beast. Fans who have read the novels will re-live the original thrill they first felt when they discovered the character, and new fans who have never seen this side of Tarzan will be in for quite a shock."
Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan: The Savage Heart is a four-part series by Allan Gross with covers and interiors by Mike Grell. The first installation of this astonishing tale will be available April 7 for a retail price of $2.95.