Doc savage comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Green Ghost!" By Kenneth Robeson [Lester Dent]. In 1934, an unknown actor stepped before the microphone to portray Doc Savage, the greatest adventure hero of all time. For 26 episodes, Doc and his gorilla-like companion, Monk Mayfair, fought evil over the nation's airwaves. These never-before-published episodes were the work of Lester Dent, who wrote Doc Savage under the pseudonym of Kenneth Robeson. Although the original broadcast recordings of the legendary Man of Bronze's exploits are lost, these fantastic stories are now being preserved in two volumes for Doc's legion of readers. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Collects Doc Savage (1975-1977 Marvel Magazine) #1-8. Written by DOUG MOENCH. Art by JOHN BUSCEMA and TONY DEZUNIGA. Cover by ROGER KASTEL. Pulp fiction hero Doc Savage is back in this value-priced title collecting his 1970s black-and-white magazine adventures for the first time. Originally published in 1975, these tales include: "The Doom on Thunder Island," "Hell-Reapers at the Heart of Paradise," "The Inferno Scheme," "Ghost Pirates from The Beyond," "The Sky Stealers," and "The Mayan Mutations!" Softcover, 448 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Shannon Eric Denton. Art and Cover by Roberto Castro. Doc Savage and the Ghosts of War: After the recent loss of a squadmate from the war to end all wars, Doc will travel to South America to connect with an old love and reassess his place in the world. His sabbatical is anything but relaxing as Doc confronts a mysterious ghost-army, a secret league of scientists and all the dangers of an ancient death-temple. But these encounters are nothing compared to what Doc will discover about himself… a truth that will change Doc Savage forever. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

1st printing. Compiled by Larry Widen and Chris Miracle. This is the definitive pictorial history on The Man of Bronze. This comprehensive volume contains 182 story synopsis, every pulp cover (1933-1949), every Bantam cover (1964-1993), selected comics, hardbacks and foreign editions; and includes a foreword by nationally recognized pulp authority Will Murray. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Reprint. Compiled by Larry Widen and Chris Miracle. This is the definitive pictorial history on The Man of Bronze. This comprehensive volume contains 182 story synopsis, every pulp cover (1933-1949), every Bantam cover (1964-1993), selected comics, hardbacks and foreign editions; and includes a foreword by nationally recognized pulp authority Will Murray. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Curtis Magazine Era!" Collects Doc Savage (1975 Marvel Magazine) #1-8. Written by Doug Moench. Art by John Buscema. Cover by Ken Barr. The Man of Bronze is back with a vengeance! In this brand new archival edition, the harrowing adventures of Doc Savage return straight from the 1970's-fully remastered and ready for action. With art done by John Buscema, Tony DeZuniga, and Ernie Chan to accompany writer Doug Moench, this book is a must have for any and all fans of Doc Savage and his Amazing Five. Revisit the classic Curtis magazine issues 1 through 8 and relive the glory days of the Man of Bronze. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 500 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.99.

Contains 11 total issues. Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze bound collection includes the complete run of Doc Savage (1972 Marvel Comic) issues 1-8, plus Giant Size Doc Savage #1. It also includes two '70s crossover issues with Spider-Man and The Thing, in Giant Size Spider-Man #3 and Marvel Two-In-One #21, respectively. The selected comics have been professionally trimmed and bound into book form using oversewn binding and primarily feature pulp stories adapted to comic form, written by Steve Englehart, with most interior art by Andru Ross. GRADING NOTE ON BOUND VOLUMES: Even while the actual condition of the bound issues often appear higher, due to trimming, and also for the general purpose of placing a value on the bound volume, the comic books are counted to be in a condition of 4.0 VG.

Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze bound collection includes the complete run of Doc Savage (1975 Marvel Magazine) issues 1-8. The selected magazines have been professionally trimmed and bound into book form using oversewn binding and primarily feature classic pulp stories adapted to comic form, written by Doug Moench, with most interior art by Tony DeZuniga. GRADING NOTE ON BOUND VOLUMES: Even while the actual condition of the bound issues often appear higher, due to trimming, and also for the general purpose of placing a value on the bound volume, the comic books are counted to be in a condition of 4.0 VG.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 4 - 1st printing. Written by Lester Dent. Doc Savage races to stop a Balkan war fueled by weapons stolen from his Fortress of Solitude-a war in which gigantic vampire bats play a deadly role! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 326 pages, Text Only Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. BY Will Murray and Kenneth Robeson. It began with the hijacking of a destroyer from the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The stolen warship struck midtown Manhattan with its mighty guns, then vanished far out to sea. Who were the strange men wearing the golden uniforms of no known power who pulled off the daring highjacking? And who was their mysterious leader, a being of seemingly supernatural abilities? Doc Savage did not know. But The Shadow did! Combining forces, the Man of Bronze and the Dark Avenger follow the trail of a superfoe from The Shadow's past. But can they learn to trust one another? From fog-shrouded New York to a futuristic underground kingdom in the heart of Asia, the battle sprawls - with the world's fate at stake! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 436 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 12 - 1st printing. By Lester Dent. When a desperate caller at Doc Savage headquarters is mysteriously struck down, the only clue is a hideous snake-haired silhouette branded on Doc's wall. The horror intensifies after an autopsy shows that the dead man's brain had been petrified - turned to stone! A trail of cold corpses leads the Man of Bronze to gangster-dominated Chicago and a bewildering maze of suspects, motivations and cross purposes. As more victims pile up, hysteria seizes the Windy City. The finger of suspicion points at criminals and scientists alike. Even toward Doc Savage himself! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 496 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Philip Jose Farmer. The complete story of the Man of Bronze, America's supreme superhero! Includes a detailed family tree relating Doc to Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade, James Bond, Fu Manchu, and Travis McGee; the origins of his most devilish opponents; biographies on his band of brave allies; information on Savage's amazing inventions; and much more! Hardcover, 272 pages, Text Only.

2nd and later printings. By Philip Jose Farmer. The complete story of the Man of Bronze, America's supreme superhero! Includes a detailed family tree relating Doc to Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade, James Bond, Fu Manchu, and Travis McGee; the origins of his most devilish opponents; biographies on his band of brave allies; information on Savage's amazing inventions; and much more! Hardcover, 272 pages, Text Only.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 2 - 1st printing. By Will Murray and Lester Dent. Doc Savage confronts the most fiendish foe he ever faced-a modern alchemist who turns gold into violent death in the second entry in the all-new Wild Adventures of Doc Savage! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

Doc Savage - Inside & Out is the first in a projected series of three volumes dedicated to the art of Doc savage Magazine. By Bobb Cotter. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Chris Roberson and Shannon Eric Denton. Art by Bilquis Evely and Roberto Castro. Cover by Alex Ross. Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze - raised from the cradle to be the pinnacle of mental and physical perfection, a true Renaissance Man of the Atomic Age! Accompanied by a hand-picked team of highly-specialized men and women, Clark Savage, Jr. travels the world, using science and sinews to right wrongs, aid the oppressed, and advance human civilization. But is the world ready to be saved? Developing treatments to prolong human life by decades, medically altering the behavior of criminals, and building a synchronized network to link all humanity... these are the advancements that Doc Savage's grand vision promises for Earth. And so, too, are they the targets of megalomaniacs, cultists, and power brokers the whole world over! The legendary man of action is back, courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment's massive Doc Savage Omnibus, a complete collection of the eight-issue maxi-series by Chris Roberson (iZombie, Masks) and Bilquis Evely (The Shadow). As a bonus, the omnibus includes a world-trotting solo adventure of Doc Savage against the subversive Science Society, originally presented in the Doc Savage 2014 Annual by Shannon Eric Denton (Graveslinger) and Roberto Castro (Spider-Man), as well as a cover gallery featuring the talents of Alex Ross (Kingdom Come) and John Cassaday (Uncanny Avengers). Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 7 - 1st printing. Written by Lester Dent. When a brazen adventuress tries to hire Doc Savage for a secret mission - but won't tell him why - it lights the fuse for one of the most explosive exploits ever to involve the Man of Bronze. Who is Hornetta Hale? Why does she need to rent Doc's private submarine? And who is so determined to eliminate her that they destroy Doc Savage's skyscraper headquarters in the process? Based on a 1939 comic strip idea by Lester Dent. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 292 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

Chapbook featuring articles about the Man in Bronze: "Reflections in a Flake-gold Eye" and "TheGirl Who Loved Doc Savage" by Will Murray. 5.5-in. x 8.25-in.; black and white; 24 pages on good paper stock with cardstock covers. Frank Hamilton covers. Cover price $1.25.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 5 - 1st printing. By Will Murray and Lester Dent. Doc Savage versus King Kong! Responding to a report that his grandfather' missing ship has been discovered adrift in the Indian Ocean, Doc and his father trace it to Skull Island, where they confront Kong! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 390 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 1 - 1st printing. By Will Murray and Lester Dent. Cover by Joe DeVito. Doc Savage returns! Novelist Will Murray teams up with Doc Savage originator Lester Dent for the first authorized exploit of the legendary superhero in 20 years. When the California skies fill with howling red cyclones that devour man and machine alike, the Man of Bronze rushes from his Fortress of Solitude to combat the greatest threat he ever faced. Are The Desert Demons a man-made menace - or things from beyond? Based on an unfinished novel by Lester Dent. Cover by acclaimed artist-sculptor Joe DeVito. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Will Murray. Never published in hardcover before, and the paperback has been out of print for over 20 years! This tale takes place near the end of Doc Savage's amazing career. Working from story notes by Lester Dent, Will Murray presents us with a story of the early Cold War, and a sequel to Lester's 1948 masterpiece, The Red Spider, in which a more mature and emotionally sophisticated Man of Bronze tackles an international threat which resonates with today's ecologically-challenged headlines. Doc Savage is tested in ways never before imagined. Everyone changes and grows over time and so did Doc Savage. The plot in The Frightened Fish deals with no less than the possible start of World War III! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.99.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 9 - 1st printing. When William Harper Littlejohn unearths a shadowy figure transfixed in ice, the renowned archeologist understands that he has made the most momentous discovery of his brilliant career. For inscribed over the frozen form is this chilling warning: "IF I STILL LIVED, MANKIND WOULD TREMBLE!" Who is this monster? Why does his name strike terror into the hearts of brave men? Can even Doc Savage control him once he breaks free from his icy tomb? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 446 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 3 - 1st printing. By Will Murray and Lester Dent. Doc Savage becomes the "Buccaneer of Bronze" in order to defeat the menace of the Infernal Buddha-an unearthly power capable of consuming all life on Earth! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 307 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

Signed and numbered by Diuglas Klauba and Tom Roberts - 1st printing. Written by Lester Dent. Art by Tom Roberts. To the world at large, Doc Savage is a strange, mysterious figure of glistening bronze skin and exotic, gold-flecked eyes. To his unique band of associates - Renny, Monk, Ham, Long Tom, Johnny, and occasionally, his cousin Pat - he is a man of superhuman strength and protean genius, whose life is dedicated to the destruction of evil-doers. Written in the late 1940's by Doc Savage's creator, Lester Dent, many of these radio scripts have never been seen before. These astonishing radio scripts are available to his legions of fans across the globe! Assembled together in this single, amazing volume, they are a rare treat for Doc Savage fans everywhere! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 448 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 300 copies. Cover price $54.99.

1st printing. Written by Lester Dent. Art by Tom Roberts. Cover by Bob Larkin. Doc Savage: to the world at large, he is a strange, mysterious figure of glistening bronze skin and exotic, gold-flecked eyes. To his unique band of associates - Renny, Monk, Ham, Long Tom, Johnny, and occasionally, his cousin Pat - he is a man of superhuman strength and protean genius, whose life is dedicated to the destruction of evil-doers. Now, Moonstone Books is proud to announce the first printing of new Doc Savage tales in more than 35 years! Written in the late 1940's by Doc Savage's creator, Lester Dent, many of these radio scripts have never been seen before. Their background shrouded in mystery, these incredible adventures have been virtually forgotten for more than half a century! Now, for the first time ever, these astonishing radio scripts are available to his legions of fans across the globe! Assembled together in this single, amazing volume, they are a rare treat for Doc Savage fans everywhere! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 448 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.95.

1st printing. By Lester Dent. When out of work magician Gulliver Greene stumbles upon a man who claims to be Christopher Columbus, still alive in 1937, it's only the start of the most complex plot ever to involve the incredible Doc Savage. Called to the sleepy farm town of La Plata, Missouri, the Man of Bronze plunges into the enigma of the vanishing Victorian house. Is it haunted? Is it even real? Can Doc solve the mystery - or will he be sucked into the unknown vortex into which it disappears? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 410 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Collects Doc Savage: Ring of Fire (2017 Dynamite) #1-4. Written by David Avallone. Art by Dave Acosta. Cover by Brent Schoonover. David Avallone (Legenderry: Vampirella) and Dave Acosta (Red Sonja, Vampirella) unite for a Doc Savage epic of pulp-fueled espionage and intrigue! Set in 1938, "The Ring of Fire" delivers thrills aplenty as FDR's America faces a string of national disasters: beloved aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart is missing, volcanoes are going off under US Navy bases, and villains from the Silver Death's Heads gang are trying to kill Doc Savage! Who is the sinister villain behind this string of misfortune? Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 11 - 1st printing. When a vivacious blonde convinces Monk Mayfair to skip an important sea voyage to London, and instead run off to her Louisiana plantation, Ham Brooks is very suspicious. After Doc Savage enters the picture, things start popping. As in fists and guns. Finding themselves on a steamship bound for the Caribbean, Doc, Ham, and a reluctant Monk become embroiled in wartime intrigue surrounding the question of who is desperately trying to keep them off the Northern Star, and why? From New York City to the Bahama Banks, Doc Savage and his mighty men follow the trail, making new allies along the way, until they plunge into a hurricane of horror only some will survive…. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 364 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. When millionaire Lamont Cranston and attorney Ham Brooks are kidnapped by gunmen driving a black hearse, it spells trouble for Doc Savage. Trouble with compound interest when Cranston's personal lawyer is mysterious murdered before he can consult with criminologist George Clarendon - who is secretly The Shadow! These strange events put the Man of Bronze and the Dark Avenger on a collision course that threatens to expose the deepest secrets of both supermen. Will these legendary crimefighters join forces - or will the diabolical Funeral Director have the last laugh on Doc Savage and The Shadow? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 476 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 8 - 1st printing. Why are horrific traffic accidents plaguing the Midwest? Is this the fault of the greatest automotive assembly plant in America? Or is something more sinister in play? When Doc Savage is summoned to discover the truth, the clues take him from Detroit to the Florida Everglades, and finally to a forbidding wilderness above the Arctic Circle on a quest for the elusive master terrorist who calls himself the Baron in Black. Only the Man of Bronze knows that the future of the United States hangs in the balance - for only he understands the terrible threat. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 446 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By John Peel. Includes an Introduction, a look at Doc Savage and His Fabulous Five, a pPublication index to the Doc Savage magazines showing corresponding Bantam Paperbacks and Doc's origin and the origin of his team is told. Also includes a long article on the Doc Savage movie produced by George Pal. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, Text Only. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. By Robert Michael Cotter. 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. Softcover, 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

The Man Behind Doc Savage - A Tribute to Lester Dent. Collection of analyses on the Doc Savage Pulps. 5 1/2-in x 8 1/2-in, 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.

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1st printing. By Will Murray and Kenneth Robeson. An ultra-secret State Department mission propels Doc Savage from the concrete canyons of Manhattan to the icy black waters of the Arctic sea, and deep into the frozen heart of Cold War Russia. Targeted for assassination by the Kremlin and fated for a confrontation with a nemesis more violent and vicious than any he has faced before, the Man of Bronze must evade a faceless executioner known only as The Red Widow, a mistress of disguise and empress of pain, as well as the soul-devouring human spider prepared to strike without warning. What is Project Moonwinx? Will Doc Savage survive to put this all-important plan into motion? Or will The Red Widow sink her poisonous fangs into his throat? Includes 4 new chapters! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 300 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

By Will Murray and Kenneth Robeson.

Prospecting in the Wyoming badlands, Patricia Savage spies a man swimming in circles... high in a cloudless sky! After he falls to his death, the dead swimmer is discovered soaked to the skin. Who is he? How did he manage to swim through thin air? These are the questions Pat sets out to answer when her cousin, the famous scientist-adventurer Doc Savage, diagnoses her account as a hallucination caused by altitude sickness. But when the bronze-skinned girl vanishes, the Man of Bronze is forced to take action. From the Bighorn Mountains to Devil's Tower, Doc Savage and his mighty crew race against time to avert an impending tragedy created by a nebulous devil in human form who calls himself Mr. Calamity.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 600 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing.

By Lester Dent.

Aviator Tom Franklin vanished in 1927, another casualty of the pioneering attempts to cross the world's great oceans by airplane. The grieving public never expected to see him alive again. So when the missing man flew out of the emptiness of the Indian Ocean, still alive and accompanied by a strange woman speaking in an even stranger tongue, a mystery worthy of Doc Savage is born. For they had escaped from a lost island harboring a secret all humanity lusted after... and would kill for!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 212 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. By Will Murray and Kenneth Robeson. A madman calling himself X Man escapes from a British asylum, drawing Doc Savage into a tremendous mystery involving a multi-headed hydra monster that lures him to the heart of Africa and a lost city where the Man of Bronze must fight for his life like a gladiator of old. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

By Will Murray and Kenneth Robeson.

Prospecting in the Wyoming badlands, Patricia Savage spies a man swimming in circles... high in a cloudless sky! After he falls to his death, the dead swimmer is discovered soaked to the skin. Who is he? How did he manage to swim through thin air? These are the questions Pat sets out to answer when her cousin, the famous scientist-adventurer Doc Savage, diagnoses her account as a hallucination caused by altitude sickness. But when the bronze-skinned girl vanishes, the Man of Bronze is forced to take action. From the Bighorn Mountains to Devil's Tower, Doc Savage and his mighty crew race against time to avert an impending tragedy created by a nebulous devil in human form who calls himself Mr. Calamity.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 162 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $14.95.

Revised Edition - 1st printing. By Will Murray and Kenneth Robeson. A visiting king vanishes from his moving limousine on the way to a White House dinner, astounding the world. The nation is baffled. Authorities are helpless. The political world reels. Doc Savage is called to Washington, D.C. to unravel the enigma of the missing monarch. But the mystery only darkens when the royal sword turns up - impaled in the bodies of victims discovered from the nation's capital to Doc Savage's locked safe in his New York City headquarters. Then the ghost of long-dead King Fausto appears. Can the mighty Man of Bronze capture this unstoppable phantom? Are the two rulers one and the same? Or is the secret of The Whistling Wraith more sinister than anyone can imagine? Newly revised! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 338 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Lester Dent. All over the city, men were struck down, rendered blind and dead by an undetectableforce, their sightless eyes as featureless as alabaster statues. This was the mark of the unknown supercriminal who called himself White Eyes! Who was he? Why did he strike terror into the hearts of New York City's frightened millions? Only Doc Savage and his fighting band held the key to unmasking the secret motives of this fearsome new crime lord. But how can they defeat a phantom foe who could strike at will without fear of retribution? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.