The Wolf
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I keep planning on writing about Doc , so here goes.
Street & Smith publishing did so well with their Shadow pulp they decided to put out another hero pulp. They came up with a world travelling scientist and crime stopper. They gave the story to Lester Dent but all Doc were to be written under the house name of Kenneth Robeson (except "The Derelict of Skull Shoal" somehow was printed with his own name as author).
The first story, "The Man of Bronze" was published in 1933. It set up that Doc was a scientist and surgeon (hence "Doc" Savage). His father had him raised by scientists to be a mental marvel and physically awesome. He is called the man of bronze because his skin was so tanned by tropical suns that his skin is a deep bronze with his hair being a darker bronze. The ultimate effect is that he looks like a bronze statue come to life.
His associates are masters in their own fields. He met them while they were prisoners of war in the great war. Like him they share a thirst for excitement.
"Ham" Brooks is the lawyer of the team. Loungers should appreciate because of his love of fine clothes, tailors have followed him down the street to see how clothes should be worn. He carries an inocuous looking black cane that hides blade coated with a knock-out potion on its tip.
"Monk" Mayfair looks like a red haired ape but is one of the greatest chemists. He enjoys annoying Ham as much as adventure.
"Renny" Renwick is a civil engineer. He is known for his huge fists with which he can knock the panels out of oak doors.
"Long Tom" Roberts looks like the weakling of the bunch but is a wild cat in a fight. he is an electrical expert.
"Johnny" Littlejohn is the forefather of Indiana Jones. He is the archaeologist. Unlike Indy he is extremely thin and tall. He is known for his monocle and fancy words.
That is the team until "Brand of the Werewolf" which introduces Doc's cousin, Pat. She's a stunner that can hold her own. If she isn't able to fight her way out she also carries a six-shooter for back up.
That is just the start.
Street & Smith publishing did so well with their Shadow pulp they decided to put out another hero pulp. They came up with a world travelling scientist and crime stopper. They gave the story to Lester Dent but all Doc were to be written under the house name of Kenneth Robeson (except "The Derelict of Skull Shoal" somehow was printed with his own name as author).
The first story, "The Man of Bronze" was published in 1933. It set up that Doc was a scientist and surgeon (hence "Doc" Savage). His father had him raised by scientists to be a mental marvel and physically awesome. He is called the man of bronze because his skin was so tanned by tropical suns that his skin is a deep bronze with his hair being a darker bronze. The ultimate effect is that he looks like a bronze statue come to life.
His associates are masters in their own fields. He met them while they were prisoners of war in the great war. Like him they share a thirst for excitement.
"Ham" Brooks is the lawyer of the team. Loungers should appreciate because of his love of fine clothes, tailors have followed him down the street to see how clothes should be worn. He carries an inocuous looking black cane that hides blade coated with a knock-out potion on its tip.
"Monk" Mayfair looks like a red haired ape but is one of the greatest chemists. He enjoys annoying Ham as much as adventure.
"Renny" Renwick is a civil engineer. He is known for his huge fists with which he can knock the panels out of oak doors.
"Long Tom" Roberts looks like the weakling of the bunch but is a wild cat in a fight. he is an electrical expert.
"Johnny" Littlejohn is the forefather of Indiana Jones. He is the archaeologist. Unlike Indy he is extremely thin and tall. He is known for his monocle and fancy words.
That is the team until "Brand of the Werewolf" which introduces Doc's cousin, Pat. She's a stunner that can hold her own. If she isn't able to fight her way out she also carries a six-shooter for back up.
That is just the start.
