When we left off in this in-depth look at the Marvel/Curtis 1975 Doc Savage black and white magazine, we were deep into the story of issue #1, titled The Doom on Thunder Isle, written by Doug Moench, and drawn by John Buscema and Tony DeZuniga. A little bit of fun nostalgia for those Doc fansContinue reading “The 1970’s Marvel/Curtis Doc Savage Magazine – best comics Doc ever? Part 4”
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Featuring: Monk
When the five aides of Doc Savage were introduced in the 1933 novel The Man of Bronze, they were featured more or less equally, but it did not take long for a favorite to emerge from among them. The apish chemist Andrew Blodgett “Monk” Mayfair, usually in tandem with his friend and intellectual sparring partnerContinue reading “Featuring: Monk”
Talos Fan Fiction Contest Entry #6 – Esperanza
Note from Doc Talos author/contest judge R. Paul Sardanas: Grace Ximenez is something of a celebrity in adventurous corners of the internet — she has, for the past ten years or so, run a highly successful adult fantasy/peril forum, which is filled not only with roleplayers, but writers, artists, and filmmakers. She has authored independentContinue reading “Talos Fan Fiction Contest Entry #6 – Esperanza”
Balancing fun and sophistication – The Inferno Scheme, Part 4
After a masterful buildup, The Inferno Scheme, which appeared in the Marvel magazine Doc Savage #3 (1976) began to unfold its climax. Doc, in the Autogyro, actually wants the mercenaries in the fortress to shoot him down. He has even been circling to make sure they get a clear shot. This (and the clearly-observed parachuteContinue reading “Balancing fun and sophistication – The Inferno Scheme, Part 4”
Balancing Fun and Sophistication: The Inferno Scheme, Part 1
There is an alchemy to strive for in bringing the pleasures of pulp adventure into the 21st century. Part of the pleasure for older readers (of which I am one) in revisiting pulp storytelling is nostalgia. A few are left who fondly remember where they were and what they were doing at a point theyContinue reading “Balancing Fun and Sophistication: The Inferno Scheme, Part 1”
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