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Doc Savage (Bantam) #109, 110
The Shape of Terror / Death Had Yellow Eyes
The Shape of Terror
A sinister plot is underway, and it all begins with the incredible and horrifying death of Doc Savage. Everyone says it is an accident, but Monk and Ham know the truth-and that means they know too much. For the terrifying plan to succeed Monk and Ham must die too!
Death Had Yellow Eyes
Out of the darkness, yellow and bodiless eyes peer into the faces of Doc Savage and his crew. And when Monk vanishes inside a locked room, Doc leaps to the rescue-plunging straight into a vicious international maelstrom that could change the course of history!
A sinister plot is underway, and it all begins with the incredible and horrifying death of Doc Savage. Everyone says it is an accident, but Monk and Ham know the truth-and that means they know too much. For the terrifying plan to succeed Monk and Ham must die too!
Death Had Yellow Eyes
Out of the darkness, yellow and bodiless eyes peer into the faces of Doc Savage and his crew. And when Monk vanishes inside a locked room, Doc leaps to the rescue-plunging straight into a vicious international maelstrom that could change the course of history!
- GenresPulpScience Fiction
Paperback
Published January 1, 1981
About the author
Kenneth Robeson
925 books137 followersKenneth Robeson was the house name used by Street and Smith Publications as the author of their popular character Doc Savage and later The Avenger. Though most Doc Savage stories were written by the author Lester Dent, there were many others who contributed to the series, including:
William G. Bogart
Evelyn Coulson
Harold A. Davis
Lawrence Donovan
Alan Hathway
W. Ryerson Johnson
Lester Dent is usually considered to be the creator of Doc Savage. In the 1990s Philip José Farmer wrote a new Doc Savage adventure, but it was published under his own name and not by Robeson. Will Murray has since taken up the pseudonym and continued writing Doc Savage books as Robeson.
All 24 of the original stories featuring The Avenger were written by Paul Ernst, using the Robeson house name. In order to encourage sales Kenneth Robeson was credited on the cover of The Avenger magazine as "the creator of Doc Savage" even though Lester Dent had nothing to do with The Avenger series. In the 1970s, when the series was extended with 12 additional novels, Ron Goulart was hired to become Robeson.
William G. Bogart
Evelyn Coulson
Harold A. Davis
Lawrence Donovan
Alan Hathway
W. Ryerson Johnson
Lester Dent is usually considered to be the creator of Doc Savage. In the 1990s Philip José Farmer wrote a new Doc Savage adventure, but it was published under his own name and not by Robeson. Will Murray has since taken up the pseudonym and continued writing Doc Savage books as Robeson.
All 24 of the original stories featuring The Avenger were written by Paul Ernst, using the Robeson house name. In order to encourage sales Kenneth Robeson was credited on the cover of The Avenger magazine as "the creator of Doc Savage" even though Lester Dent had nothing to do with The Avenger series. In the 1970s, when the series was extended with 12 additional novels, Ron Goulart was hired to become Robeson.
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October 15, 2016
The first Doc Savage story appeared in 1933 and the series ran in pulp and later digest format into 1949. Bantam reprinted the entire series in paperback with wonderful, iconic covers starting in the 1960's. Doc was arguably the first great modern superhero with a rich background, continuity, and mythos. The characterizations were far richer than was common for the pulps; his five associates and their sometimes-auxiliary, Doc's cousin Pat, and the pets Chemistry and Habeas Corpus, all had very distinctive characteristics and their byplay was frequently more entertaining that the current adventure-of-the-month. The settings were also fascinating: Doc's Fortress of Solitude, the Hidalgo Trading Company (which served as a front for his armada of vehicles), and especially the mysterious 86th floor headquarters all became familiar haunts to the reader, and the far-flung adventures took the intrepid band to exotic and richly-described locations all over the world. The adventures were always fast-paced and exciting, from the early apocalyptic world-saving extravaganzas of the early days to the latter scientific-detective style shorter works of the post-World War Two years. There were always a few points that it was difficult to believe along the way, but there were always more ups than downs, and there was never, ever a dull moment. The Doc Savage books have always been my favorite entertainments... I was always, as Johnny would say, superamalgamated!
September 16, 2013
THE SHAPE OF TERROR
By now the stories of Doc et al include uncertainty in Doc's thinking and actions, he's no longer as perfect as he once was in the early stories.
The plot is a bit convoluted and, to be honest, I missed a major plot twist probably because of it.n Set during WWII, Doc and his crew are fighting Nazis. Even with the best evil villains ever, this story is a bit flat.
There is also a story mistake where Ham tips a woman, later Doc says Monk tipped her, and later still in the story, it reverts back to Ham. With little mistakes like that, I don't feel bad missing an obvious clue about the villain. haha
DEATH HAD YELLOW EYES
Another forced plot that also left me a bit flat compared to the monumental history of Doc Savage stories. The pseudo technology the villains are using is fun though, but I was disappointed that, given the title of the story, and the great cover art, none of the characters ever saw EYEs! They only ever saw spots, or blotches floating in the air. Oh well.
By now the stories of Doc et al include uncertainty in Doc's thinking and actions, he's no longer as perfect as he once was in the early stories.
The plot is a bit convoluted and, to be honest, I missed a major plot twist probably because of it.n Set during WWII, Doc and his crew are fighting Nazis. Even with the best evil villains ever, this story is a bit flat.
There is also a story mistake where Ham tips a woman, later Doc says Monk tipped her, and later still in the story, it reverts back to Ham. With little mistakes like that, I don't feel bad missing an obvious clue about the villain. haha
DEATH HAD YELLOW EYES
Another forced plot that also left me a bit flat compared to the monumental history of Doc Savage stories. The pseudo technology the villains are using is fun though, but I was disappointed that, given the title of the story, and the great cover art, none of the characters ever saw EYEs! They only ever saw spots, or blotches floating in the air. Oh well.
March 3, 2016
Of all the pulp era heroes few stand out above the crowd, Doc Savage is one of these. With his 5 aides and cousin he adventures across the world. Fighting weird menaces, master criminals and evil scientists Doc and the Fab 5 never let you down for a great read. These stories have all you need; fast paced action, weird mystery, and some humor as the aides spat with each other. My highest recommendation.
September 9, 2020
Shape of Terror: A great WWII thriller involving Doc, Monk, and Ham breaking into a Czech concentration camp, but loses it's way a bit. It would be a great movie.
Death Had Yellow Eye: More of a Simon Templar-type story that forgets the events in "The Spook Legion."
Death Had Yellow Eye: More of a Simon Templar-type story that forgets the events in "The Spook Legion."
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July 8, 2016read some time in 1984
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