She is without doubt the poster woman of the Doc Talos world…at turns dynamic, tough, elegant, brilliant and fierce. This is Rickie Talos. Pastiche of the classic pulp character Pat Savage, Rickie is “Pat Unleashed”. Scroll down to view page after page of the Talos woman of bronze for each month of 2024. The RickieContinue reading “2024 Rickie Talos Calendar”
Author Archives: R. Paul Sardanas
About time for some stories about the aides! Partial preview of Doc Talos Magazine #3
With Doc Talos Magazine #2 complete and in the DT website bookstore, time to roll right into finishing DTM #3. This issue, among other adventures, swings the spotlight onto stories of some of Doc’s illustrious aides. Andy Kingman, John Renner, and Bill Johnson (pastiches of Monk Mayfair, Renny Renwick, and Johnny Littlejohn). Andy stars inContinue reading “About time for some stories about the aides! Partial preview of Doc Talos Magazine #3”
Atom Mudman Bezecny’s “The Dark Ones”
If you are so great, then prove it, naked and afraid! If you are so superior, then face life anew, in a new era! To say only the strong survive is your way, but where is the glory of one who never strives to battle their worst demons? Where is the splendor of one whoContinue reading “Atom Mudman Bezecny’s “The Dark Ones””
Pre-order sale for Doc Talos “Stains”
The second Doc Talos Mythos book (Talos tales written by authors other than series creators R. Paul Sardanas and Iason Ragnar Bellerophon) is available at a pre-release discount! STAINS by Atom Mudman Bezecny with full color illustrations by R. Paul Sardanas, 92 pages, paperback. EXPLICIT CONTENT — FOR ADULTS ONLY In a bold fusion ofContinue reading “Pre-order sale for Doc Talos “Stains””
“Wild Life” and the continuing Doc Brazen saga
I recently had the opportunity, and was delighted to provide, an Introduction to the newest Doc Brazen book, which is #9 in the series. Many more Brazen books (all by author Jeff Deischer) are to come, but seeing these nine together gives them the weight of a developing epic, which is a remarkable accomplishment. UlyssesContinue reading ““Wild Life” and the continuing Doc Brazen saga”
The Sensual Poetry of “A Feast Unknown”
Poetry is probably not the first word that springs to mind for most people when considering Philip José Farmer’s powerful, enduring novel A Feast Unknown. And yet, the title itself is from a poem. Not all editions have it, but most show this stanza from the poem Evolution before the story begins (the following passageContinue reading “The Sensual Poetry of “A Feast Unknown””
Doc Talos Magazine #1 is on the metaphorical spin rack!
Doc Talos Magazine takes the concept of the Hero Pulp into a world of infinite possibility. It is specifically designed to hit hard…to offer stories and art for a mature, sophisticated audience…stories without boundaries. An outgrowth of the Doc Talos series of books, which have boldly fused fine art and ivory tower literary skill with rawContinue reading “Doc Talos Magazine #1 is on the metaphorical spin rack!”
Re-Introducing Artist John Gallagher
As we get ready to release Doc Talos Magazine #1, it’s a great opportunity to spotlight the return of artist John Gallagher to the creative world. Cartoonist, comics creator, designer…John had taken a hiatus from his art for a time, but is now back and doing some remarkable work. John came into the circle ofContinue reading “Re-Introducing Artist John Gallagher”
Preorder sale for Doc Talos #17, “The Hills of the Unconsoled Dead”
The seventeenth Doc Talos book is now available for preorder! Here is how it begins… _______________________________ The twigs which N’Longa flung into the fire broke and crackled. The unleaping flames lighted the countenances of the two men. N’Longa, voodoo man of the Slave Coast, was very old. His wizened and gnarled frame was stooped andContinue reading “Preorder sale for Doc Talos #17, “The Hills of the Unconsoled Dead””
Preorder sale for Doc Talos #16, “Yesterday”
The sixteenth Doc Talos book is now available for preorder! For those with long memories and a deep love of the character Pat Savage, one of the great treats of the original pulp run of Doc Savage magazine was the Jan-Feb 1948 issue featuring Pat, in a story called “I Died Yesterday”. It is theContinue reading “Preorder sale for Doc Talos #16, “Yesterday””
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