The illustrations were by walter baumhofer, paul orban, emery clarke, modest stein, and robert g. By this time, the doc stories were shorter than other stories in the magazine. Doc savage set up base on the 86th floor of a world famous new york skyscraper implied, but never outright stated, as the empire state building. To the world at large, doc savage is a strange, mysterious figure of glistening bronze skin and golden eyes. Kenneth robeson was the house name used by street and smith publications as the author of their popular character doc savage and later the avenger. Doc savage would also appear in comics and in his own feature film directed by george pal in 1975. Doc savages aides savage is accompanied on his adventures by up to five other regular characters referred to in the 1975 movie and in marketing materials from the bantam books republication as the fabulous five, all highly accomplished individuals in their own right. Doc savage article about doc savage by the free dictionary. This chronology merely constitutes the addition of stories and novels not included in farmers original chronology. For instance, we get to see his alladins cavern of a headquarters full of technological tricks, traps, and secret panels getr the best of some bad guys.
Kenneth robeson from the moment decimo tercio appeared, it was obvious that everything connected with him was unearthly. Doc savage was raised to become the world s most powerful intellect and a man of unparalleled strength. Of the doc in a prehistoric world stories, the other world is the best. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Doc experienced a resurgence of popularity in 1964, when bantam books began reprinting all the original stories as paperbacks, though a number of these were abridged. The man of bronze the world met the man of bronze in a novel titled the man of bronze, march1933. Doc savage reached a new audience in the 1960s when bantam reprinted the entire series in paperback form. Doc savage has also had a radio drama, more than one comic book series including first wave dcu, and a rather campy movie in 1975. Cover images are included where i could find them or scan my own in. The doc savage bantam book series by multiple authors includes books the man of bronze, the thousandheaded man, meteor menace, and several more. To the world at large, doc savage is a strange, mysterious figure of glistening. This edition includes murder mirage and the other world. By default, it sorts by the number, or alphabetically if there is no number. Where you see that i do not have a copy, donations of doc savage books are, of course, accepted and appreciated.
This book is in the public domain in canada, and is made available to you drmfree. List of doc savage novels is a comprehensive list of the books written about the fictional. The focus is the annual doc savage convention held in arizona each year, but other doc discussions are also invited. Doc savage returns in a regular series of pulp fiction reprints with each issue featuring two. To his amazing coadventurers the five greatest brains ever assembled in one group he is a man of superhuman strength and protean genius, whose life is dedicated to the destruction of evildoers. That said, the book is well written and there are some great behind the scenes moments dealing with doc savage and crew that really expand our knowledge, especially of doc himself. Robeson after a daring experiment, clark savage was transmuted into the herculean man of bronze and he and his team fight evil in these two thrilling pulp classics originally published in 1935.
The pulp eras greatest superhero returns in two imaginative novels by laurence donovan and lester dent writing as kenneth robeson. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Though most doc savage stories were written by the author lester dent, there were many others who contributed to the series, including. Altus press is excited to announce the launch of the wild adventures of doc savage, the first in a new series of blockbuster novels starring the legendary pulp superhero in nearly 20 years. A cover gallery for the comic book doc savage books. No, this is not a description of superman but is, in fact. This heroic and adventurous character would later be featured in other media like radio, coming books, and later the adventures were. Despite the 1975 film adaptation by george pal in which actor ron ely sported a typical 1930s1970s hybrid hairstyle, doc savage with the helmet hair and the widows peak and the rugged features are how he is usually. Doc savage, the man of bronze, was raised from childhood by a team of scientists to become the original super hero of the 1930s.
To the world at large, doc savage is a strange, mysterious figure of. See the complete doc savage original series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Lester dent in new york, rama tura, chosen disciple of the majii, leads doc savage into a sinister world of drugs and advanced hypnotism. Doc savage fights against evil with the assistance of the fabulous five. Doc savage pop culture w ith his rippling muscles, extraordinary strength, and geniuslevel iq, he could outrun a horse, dodge a speeding bullet, speak in a myriad of foreign languages, and perform lifesaving surgery, and then, after saving the world yet again, he would retire to his secluded arctic hideout, the fortress of solitude. Sep 2, 2018 cover images from the doc savage bantam books series, without. A man of great mental and physical strength, he went around the world battling largerthanlife villains.
A towering bronze colossus with hypnotic eyes that stir like pools of flakegold. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Most of these were authored by lester dent with several being authored by. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. His apocalyptic life, gives good evidence that this is likely the case. This is a list of doc savage novels, listed by publication date. See the complete doc savage bantam series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Nanovic at street and smith publications, with additional material contributed by the series main writer, lester dent. The doc savage adventure books not only provide extreme adventure but they also provide great educational insights especially the rich history of the mayan culture in central america and a host of historically significant cities in chile.
Worlds fair goblin 1939 the gold ogre 1939 the flaming falcons 1939 merchants of disaster 1939 the crimson serpent 1939 poison island 1939 the stone man 1939 hex 1939 the dagger in the sky 1939 the other world 1940 the angry ghost 1940 the spotted men 1940 the evil gnome 1940 the boss of terror 1940 the awful egg 1940 the flying goblin 1940. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Far away in jondore, a revolt is brewing that will pit the man of bronze against his most devious opponent. Doc savage stars in mystery under the sea written by kenneth robeson, other action stories by paul randall morrison, george allan moffatt, and charles green. Author will murray produced seven more doc savage novels for bantam. Description james bama original cover painting for doc savage. Doc is young, fresh out of the great war, and supremely confident to the point of recklessness at times. Written by lawrence donovan, murder mirage is an all out action adventure that is regarded as either one of the worst or best docs depending on whom you talk to. Doc savage project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Doc savage and his fabulous crew journey to tibet want to read. A mysterious animal pelt leads doc through a crack in the earth to. Savage is accompanied on his adventures by up to five other regular.
Doc savage is a fictional character originally published in american pulp magazines during the. Doc savage and his mighty crew return fifteen new nightmare adventures. This heroic and adventurous character would later be featured in other media like radio, coming books, and later the adventures were reprinted for modern day audiences in a series of paperback novels. If just for the scene where doc is pursued by giant hungry prehistoric weasels.
Not only will you receive a all the doc savage comics and pulp magazines but 181 ebooks from the doc savage series get it now doc savage online books. The group, created by the late howard hopkin and named for his golden perils fanzine, also is active and features lively discussions. The doc savage original book series by multiple authors includes books the man of bronze, the land of terror, the polar treasure, and several more. Sanctum books doc savage shadow home of the double reprints with at least two novels in each book.
Posted by matthew moring under from the pulp publisher boston, majune 14, 2011. Doc and his father, who have a somewhat volatile relationship throughout the book, are seeking doc s grandfather, stormalong savage. Doc savage stories, 181 in total, first appeared in conde nasts doc savage. During world war ii, ordinary men and women performed fantastic deeds daily in exotic corners of the world, and fantastic pulp adventures seemed. Doc savage novels in the order in which they were reprinted by bantam books beginning in the 60s. Doc savage is a fictional character originally published in american pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s. See more ideas about pulp magazine, savage and novels. Complete order of doc savage books in publication order and chronological order.
The heroicadventure character would go on to appear in other media, including radio, film, and. The other world doc savage, book 83 by lester dent book cover, description, publication history. When bantam books acquired the rights to reprint, in paperback form, the longrunning pulp adventures of doc savage, they recruited renowned artist james bama. Doc s lovely cousin patricia savage sometimes joined their adventures, but was never considered a core member of the group. If interested, i have several other volumes in this popular doc savage series available. Doc savage is a fictional character created by kenneth robeson, a house name by street and smith publications as the author of their popular character doc savage.
If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. The other world f3877, volume 29 kenneth robeson, james bama on. War of the worlds to formulate plans for a series of doc savage feature films. Click download or read online button to get doc savage book now. The adventures of doc savage and his associates were originally recorded in the doc savage pulp magazines published by street and smith. The doc savage novel synopsis are courtesy of bantam books or altus press. I have yet to add in all of the wild adventures of doc savage books from will murray a project for another day.