The man of bronze doc savage dc comics 9781401227272. Issue features the man of bronze, part one of an adaptation of the kenneth robeson novel of the same name in which doc and his team try to track down who killed his father. It will have enough minor defects that it is in clearly worse condition than a brand new freshly published comic, magazine, or book. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. All orders for new and collectible comics are shipping on time, were buying comics as usual, and we are accepting. The film was loosely based on the first novel in the series, the man of bronze. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age.
Bronze age superhero comics 19701983 for sale ebay. He started life in pulp magazines published by street and smith but many of you will also know him from the bantam paperbacks of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Doc savage has also had a radio drama, more than one comic book series including first wave dcu, and a rather campy movie in 1975. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. Issue also has a onepage text feature on doc savage s team members. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic. Doc savage has only been adapted once into a film,1975s doc savage.
Issue features the helldiver, part two of the adaptation of the kenneth robeson novel death in silver. Oct 02, 2010 top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money. The man of bronze tries to recapture some of that nostalgia, and fails miserably. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Meet doc savage, the most famous superhero youve never heard of. I will admit that im a little bias because my uncle wrote mosst of of the books in this series. Collector vintage marvel comics doc savage the man of bronze comic book no. The classic comics adaptations of lester dents original doc savage stories from the 1930s, man of bronze, death in silver, the monsters brand of the werewolf are collected here for the first time. Comic book version of the classic pulp magazine hero doc savage. Like conan the barbarian, doc savage was originally the product of pulp fiction literary yarns, but his transition to comic books was so natural and easy that hes never left, becoming a fixture there ever since. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Spoiler alerts near the end the doc savage dozens and dozens of adventures were published in the 30s and 40s in pulp fiction magazines. A skilled surgeon and a master of many other scientific disciplines, doc was also trained to physical perfection, and he was called the man of bronze because of his sunbronzed skin.
Doc savage, with a bonus 2014 annual written by shannon derrick shelton and drawn by robert castro. The character is of some historical significance due to a lawsuit that resulted from his only appearance. Page newly released recently added ongoing completed. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Doc savage magazine, march 1933, the man of bronze, illustrated by walter m. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. This book collects all eight issues of the 1970s doc savage comic which adapted doc savage novels into two issue comic stories, the man of bronze, death in silver, the monsters, and brand of the werewolf. Man of bronze, of sterling qualities, of unusual goal in life this is doc savage. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Dent frequently referred to doc savage using metaphors such as metallic and statue of bronze, especially in the preww2 adventures. You can find out more about it here on the dc web site. Doc savage the man of bronze 1991 millennium comic books. Doc savage dc began a new doc savage comic book series in 2010. According to stan lee, doc savage was the prototype for what later became the. The 1975 actioncomedy was the final film produced by george pal, and it demonstrates none of the charm or thrills of pal classics like the war of the worlds 1953 or the time machine 1960. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant issue from the database. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. Doc savage bronze statue reelart studios memorabilia. The man of bronze is a 1975 american action film starring ron ely as pulp hero doc savage. Comic books have long served as a source of popular reading material. Doc savage for sale in uk 33 secondhand doc savages. Doc s lovely cousin patricia savage sometimes joined their adventures, but was never considered a core member of the group. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
In the first book, doc and his friends are faced with an assassin from a lost mayan tribe. The statue, sculpted by tony cipriano, is 14 scale 19. Doc savage, the man of bronze, was raised from childhood by a team of scientists to become the original super hero of the 1930s. Color comics the monarch of armageddon part one of four parts allnew original comic story, mini or limited series by robeson, kenneth lester dent related items. Click download or read online button to get doc savage book now. The man of bronze dc, 2010 series 2010 indexer notes. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics. Las vegas liquidations auction catalog collector vintage. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Doc savage is described as being a bronze giant with fleckgold eyes and hair slightly darker bronze in hue than his skin. Comic book fans around the world know that the cool thing about doc savage is that hes the inspiration for superman.
The illustrations were by walter baumhofer, paul orban, emery clarke, modest stein, and robert g. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. A man of great mental and physical strength, he went around the world battling largerthanlife villains. If you like doc savage stories, you will enjoy this book. Henry savage, who wrote more than 40 books of adventure and. A new report now claims that a doc savage tv series is being developed at sony. Doc savage organized hidalgo trading company and flearun by. The man of bronze attempted to rekindle the superheros waning. A golden man rises miraculously from the sea with the power to peer into the future and challenge the man of bronze. Lester dent with a mysterious black chinaman, doc savage and his amazing crew journey to the jungles of indochina in a desperate gamble to destroy the infamous thousandheaded man. Doc savage has appeared in comics and a movie, on radio, and.
It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. Doc savage became known to more contemporary readers when bantam books began reprinting the individual magazine novels in 1964, this time with covers by artist james bama that featured a bronze haired, bronze skinned doc savage with an exaggerated widows peak, usually wearing a torn khaki shirt and under the byline kenneth robeson. Lester dent tried to sell a doc savage comic strip, as he had the rights to do so. He engages in deadly combat with the survivors of an ancient lost civilization. We cant imagine a more appropriate vision of the man of bronze based on bob larkins magnificent painted images of doc savage, and cast in bronze. Doc savage and his crew follow the mystery mans fabulous trail from south america to new read more. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. Issue features the man of bronze, part one of an adaptation of the kenneth robeson. Meet doc savage, the most famous superhero youve never. Dent would write nearly all of the 180 doc savage stories during his lifetime. An expert in science and disguise, doc had a photographic memory and was a skilled martial arts fighter although he refused to kill people. First name clark, called man of bronze, retreats to his fortress of solitude in the arctic etc etc. Doc savage the man of bronze 1, first edition abebooks.
Doc savage the man of bronze lasersisc for sale online. I had the great privilege to devour them when they were reissued in the 70s as short novels. Two complete stories in one volume 1 the golden man. In the first novel, the man of bronze, doc s height is. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new. He originally appeared in novels before making appearances in comics.
List of doc savage novels is a comprehensive list of the books written about the fictional character originally published in american pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s. When his father is murdered, doc swears to dedicate his life to punishing evil. This listing is for one 1 issue of doc savage comic book, issue number 1. Find the value of the millennium publishing comic doc savage. Paul malmont gets savage comic book resources interviews paul malmont, author of the chinatown death cloud peril and the 2010 doc savage comic book series for dc, about doc savage, the pulps and comic books. This was the last film completed by pioneering science fiction producer george pal. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale.
Doc savage, the 1930s pulp magazine hero, has been trying to make his way into the modern age for quite some time now. First debuting in 1933 in pulp magazines, savage, otherwise known as clark savage jr. It was directed by michael anderson, who had previously directed another bigbudget adventure film, around the world in. Doc was physically and mentally trained from birth by his father and a team of scientists to become the perfect human. While doc s primary home has always been in novels, he has appeared in many comic book series over the years, and a 1975 feature film directed by george pal, doc savage.
Doc savage tv series in works at sony pictures tv with. Elys wearing a duster over a button down white shirt with a bronze tie, and the words doc savage. Find the value of the marvel comic doc savage volume 1. Doc savage project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Doc savage was created by lester dent, henry raltson, and john nanovic in 1933. The storyline is very much more pulp than comic book, which to me is a plus. In part two, doc tries to track down his team members who were kidnapped by the silver deaths heads gang. Doc, and his band of assistants, are introduced in the modern era as retired heroes and now, on the eve of an alien invasion triggered by a gang of wouldbe world conquerors, only doc savage s grown grandchild, chip, can set things right. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics.
Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 comic vine. Created by lester dent, who wrote as kenneth robeson, in 1933, doc savage has entertained several generations of comic and paperback readers with his thrilling battles against evil. As leader of his small band of determined scrappers, eager for adventure, he is the idol of millions today, and his life is held up as an example to all who wish to give to life as much as they get out of it. The man of bronze is the first novel in doc savage series featuring a superhero that many have come to refer him as the forerunner of the modern superheroes. Doc savage and his fabulous crew journey to tibet want to read. Get the best deals on bronze age superhero comics 1970 1983. The pulp superfan at look at doc savage, the man of bronze. This graphic novel collects issues 18 of dynamite comics the man of bronze. Classic pulp fiction hero doc savage stars in several comic adaptations of the famous 30s pulp novels. Doc savage is a fictional character originally published in american pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s.
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