The Official Doc Savage Thread

[Morg]

Doc fighting Tarzan in "A Feast Unknown".

Drats, look like I got another book to find

 

[C. Lee]

I will try to post the covers of the Bantam books editions of Doc Savage in their published order.

(1) The Man of Bronze
(2) The Thousand Headed Man

 

[C. Lee]

(3) Meteor Menace
(4) The Polar Treasure

 

[C. Lee]

(5) Brand of the Werewolf
(6) The Lost Oasis

 

[Showtime]

Those are great C. Lee.

I know I have been gone from Doc a long time, but there has been much progress. Stay tuned.

 

[Showtime]

What "Metropolisman" and I have been outlining is an origin story, that includes elements from other Doc Savage tales when warranted and if they fit in the story. We have included the scene where Doc fights the Polar Bear but it won't be included in the same storyline as the Polar Treasure, at least this is where we are heading. How does that rub the fans of Doc Savage?

 

[C. Lee]

What "Metropolisman" and I have been outlining is an origin story, that includes elements from other Doc Savage tales when warranted and if they fit in the story. We have included the scene where Doc fights the Polar Bear but it won't be included in the same storyline as the Polar Treasure, at least this is where we are heading. How does that rub the fans of Doc Savage?

Sounds fine.....there were 181 original adventures....so combining parts from several into one wouldn't be too much of a problem. There aren't too many people left who have read all his adventures.

 

[C. Lee]

(7) The Monsters
(8) The Land of Terror

 

[Showtime]

Sounds fine.....there were 181 original adventures....so combining parts from several into one wouldn't be too much of a problem. There aren't too many people left who have read all his adventures.

Doc certainly led a prolific life in regards to adventures. I felt that the Polar Bear scene would fit in so nicely with todays film advancements, that it had to be included. Man vs Beast. The way I picture it gives me chills.

 

[C. Lee]

Found a cool music video with Doc, the Spider, the Avenger...

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[Showtime]

Thats great stuff.

 

[Darthphere]

Found a cool music video with Doc, the Spider, the Avenger...

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Wow, Alice in Chains plus Doc is

 

[C. Lee]

Hey Show.....saw something today you might want to incorporate into your screenplay.

The History Channel has a program called "Human Weapon"....they travel around the world talking about different types of martial arts. Today they were talking about the French art of "Savate". I knew of this form of kick fighting in a general manner....but they talked about a specialized form of it too.....using canes.

In the 1870's, the French government outlawed the carrying of swords and guns by the general populace. But canes were not included, and many fashionable people used them for show, not just support. A variety of Savate was created where the cane is used like traditional Oriental small staff weapons.

Theodore Marley Brooks (Ham to us Doc fans)....always carries his sword cane and is always described as using it in battle. Since he was serving with the French army in WWI...it is perfectly feasable to assume that he could have studied this martial art, and that that is what he uses in his fights.

It would look pretty good in a fight scene in a movie.

 

[Showtime]

Hey Show.....saw something today you might want to incorporate into your screenplay.

The History Channel has a program called "Human Weapon"....they travel around the world talking about different types of martial arts. Today they were talking about the French art of "Savate". I knew of this form of kick fighting in a general manner....but they talked about a specialized form of it too.....using canes.

In the 1870's, the French government outlawed the carrying of swords and guns by the general populace. But canes were not included, and many fashionable people used them for show, not just support. A variety of Savate was created where the cane is used like traditional Oriental small staff weapons.

Theodore Marley Brooks (Ham to us Doc fans)....always carries his sword cane and is always described as using it in battle. Since he was serving with the French army in WWI...it is perfectly feasable to assume that he could have studied this martial art, and that that is what he uses in his fights.

It would look pretty good in a fight scene in a movie.

Very good info C. Lee. "Metropolisman" and I think that will work out well within the realm of what we are doing.

We are trying our best to do Doc justice, so we hope it turns out good.

We are also working on another project that should have alot of DC Comics fans very excited.

 

[3dman27]

Hey Show.....saw something today you might want to incorporate into your screenplay.

The History Channel has a program called "Human Weapon"....they travel around the world talking about different types of martial arts. Today they were talking about the French art of "Savate". I knew of this form of kick fighting in a general manner....but they talked about a specialized form of it too.....using canes.

In the 1870's, the French government outlawed the carrying of swords and guns by the general populace. But canes were not included, and many fashionable people used them for show, not just support. A variety of Savate was created where the cane is used like traditional Oriental small staff weapons.

Theodore Marley Brooks (Ham to us Doc fans)....always carries his sword cane and is always described as using it in battle. Since he was serving with the French army in WWI...it is perfectly feasable to assume that he could have studied this martial art, and that that is what he uses in his fights.

It would look pretty good in a fight scene in a movie.

excellent idea c.lee

 

[C. Lee]

excellent idea c.lee

Thanks.....I think it would work in good with the stories.

 

[C. Lee]

Here's a guys collection of Doc artwork by a variety of artists.
http://comicartfans.com/GalleryRoom.asp?Page=1&GSub=2332&Order=Date

 

[3dman27]

Here's a guys collection of Doc artwork by a variety of artists.
http://comicartfans.com/GalleryRoom.asp?Page=1&GSub=2332&Order=Date

thanks c. lee that DOC display was an unexpected treat on m birthday

 

[C. Lee]

thanks c. lee that DOC display was an unexpected treat on m birthday

Well Happy Birthday to you then t:

 

[3dman27]

thank you

 

[Goshdarn Batman]

Wow, this thread is old. I remember lurking around here, reading your posts *creepy smile*. This thread has been dead for too long. Rise from your grave, RISE!

Anyway, I was wondering if any of you guys have read "Helping them take the old man down", "Clockworks" and "Unearthed", by William Preston? It's about a character called "the old man", who has a fortress of solitude and a bunch of helpers. They never mention him by name, but it's clearly Doc Savage. I read that the fourth story is coming in april/may, published in Asimov's Science Fiction magazine. Highly recommended!

I have only read the first Doc Savage story (I'll have to read The Land of Terror Soon) read some of the comics and seen the movie, but I think the character is fascinatingt:. Can't wait for the new movie.

 

[Goshdarn Batman]

Read the first issue of Dynamite's Doc Savage now.

Not a very action packed issue, but that's not necessarily a bad thing in my opinion. It felt like I was reading a novel. You get to know the character pretty well, that he's intelligent, brave and compassionate. He's not a Punisher-type of hero, this guy wants to help both civilians and villains alike. The only thing I didn't like was the way Doc Savage was drawn. He didn't look very powerful, like on the Bama-covers. I look forward to the next issue.

 

[Young Superman]

Doc Savage is awesome, I love the big guy.