Doc Savage Archives Volume 1: The Curtis Magazine Era

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by Doug Moench, John Buscema (Artist), Tony DeZúñiga (Artist)

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 rendered 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 and relive the glory days of the Man of Bronze! Collecting the complete, first eight issues of the 1970s Doc Savage Magazine in its entirety, complete with vintage advertisements, features, and more!

Genres: Comics

504 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Doug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his Batman work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight and Deathlok. Moench has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and many other smaller companies; he has written hundreds of issues of many different comics, and created dozens of characters, such as Moon Knight. In 1973, Moench became the de facto lead writer for the Marvel black-and-white magazine imprint Curtis Magazines. He contributed to the entire runs of Planet of the Apes, Rampaging Hulk (continuing on the title when it changed its name to The Hulk!) and Doc Savage, while also serving as a regular scribe for virtually every other Curtis title during the course of the imprint's existence. Moench is perhaps best known for his work on Batman, whose title he wrote from 1983–1986 and then again from 1992–1998. (He also wrote the companion title Detective Comics from 1983–1986.)

Moench is a frequent and longtime collaborator with comics artist Paul Gulacy. The pair are probably best known for their work on Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, which they worked on together from 1974–1977. They also co-created Six from Sirius, Slash Maraud, and S.C.I. Spy, and have worked together on comics projects featuring Batman, Conan the Barbarian and James Bond.

Moench has frequently been paired with the artist and inker team of Kelley Jones and John Beatty on several Elseworlds Graphic Novels and a long run of the monthly Batman comic.

Reviews

[George Jankovic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Doc Savage is one of the very first superheroes, created in the '30s. He's stronger than any ten men and a genius. Curtis Magazine is a series of Doc Savage stories created in the 1970s, inspired by a Doc Savage movie.

First eight Curtis magazines are covered in this book. My favorite is #6, the Sky Stealers, in which Doc and his amazing five companions face the robotic Egyptian gods. I loved the Monk-Ham-the Egyptian goddess triangle. That issue gets 5 starts. The rest of them 2-3 for an average of around 3 starts.

[Kevin Harber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and cheesy retro collection. Man, comics in the '70s were super wordy.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the Showcase Presents version of the same material but it really, critically pales in comparison to this edition. It's much larger - about the exact match of the original magazine proportions. All lovingly packaged into a premium high-end product. I honestly can't think of anything that tops this Doc Savage wise.

Or, if you're a John Buscema fan this is a must-read. He's at the height of his powers here and it shows in the lavish detail he give every panel. Haven't a clue how he did as much work as he did, as masterfully as he did. This whopper proves while Kirby maybe be King Buscema is right up there with him in the pantheon o' greats.

[Joel Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good writing (a lot more prose than modern comics) and a lot of great art in here.