A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
Robert Michael "Bobb"
Cotter
ISBN
978-0-7864-4135-8
26 photos, appendices, bibliography, index
239pp.
hardcover
(7 x 10)
2009
Available for immediate shipment
Description
Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and1the 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.
About the Author
Robert Michael "Bobb" Cotter, a graphic designer, lives in Pittsburgh. In addition to several books about comics and film, he writes a monthly column for Creepy Classics.
Other Book(s) by Robert Michael "Bobb" Cotter Available from McFarland:
The Great Monster Magazines
The Mexican Masked Wrestler and Monster Filmography
Reviews
"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
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