A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film - by Robert Michael Bobb Cotter

About the Book

Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series.

Book Synopsis

Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series.

Review Quotes

"an outstanding analysis...in-depth...a wealth of meticulous research...a must-have"-Midwest Book Review; "one look at the front cover of this book and you know that you have a hit on your hands...Doc fans will enjoy"-Western Collectibles; "a fascinating read chronicling one of the most important fictional characters ever created and who was responsible for the superhero comic book genre"-Collectors' Corner.

About the Author

The late Robert Michael "Bobb" Cotter was a graphic designer. In addition to having written several books about comics and film, he wrote a monthly column for Creepy Classics. He lived in Pittsburgh.