A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
Contributors: Robert Michael Cotter (author)
Format: Hardback, 254 x 177mm, photos, bibliography, indexes
Publication date: 15 Aug 2009
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN-10: 0786441356
EAN: 9780786441358
Doc Savage is not only the prototype of the modern fictional superhero; he was also a seminal force in creating multimedia crossovers. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The series is examined in relation to historic events and changing audience tastes, with special attention on the horror and science-fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Appendices cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and a biographical appendix covers all major contributors to the series.
Author Biography:
Graphic designer Robert Michael "Bobb" Cotter lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to his books about comics and film, he writes a monthly column for Creepy Classics.