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Doc Savage Comics #Silver Pyramid
Doc Savage: The Silver Pyramid
Pulp fiction hero Doc Savage - one of the major inspirations for the creation of Superman - stars in this fast-paced tale featuring early work by comics superstars Adam Kubert and Andy Kubert. Doc, and his band of assistants, are introduced in the modern era as retired heroes - and now, on the eve of an alien invasion triggered by a gang of would-be world conquerors, only Doc Savage's grown grandchild, Chip, can set things right. But is Chip, a self-professed pacifist, up to the task?
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 19, 2010
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Dennis O'Neil
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Dennis "Denny" O'Neil
was a comic book writer and editor best known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement.
His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.
His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.
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January 14, 2015
This was a very unsuccessful attempt to try to modernize Doc Savage; it throws out much of what made the series so appealing and throws in events that don't make sense in the context of the originals. Doc is seemingly killed by Nazis wielding alien technology in the first part, but leaves behind a son (?!) and his five (Pat is not even mentioned) aides... one of whom is a traitor and joins a monastery. Then his grandson (?!) and the remaining four carry on the battle, Doc returns, and they end up in a battle on top of the twin World Trade Center towers. It could have been an all-right story, I guess, but definitely not a Doc Savage story. The art is pretty good, as one would expect from the younger Kuberts, though it's not how I always pictured the fab five... particularly Monk, who appears as Theodore Roosevelt.
November 12, 2021
Reprints Doc Savage (Limited Series) #1-4 (November 1987-Feburary 1988). As World War II ends, Doc Savage finds his direction and focus is changing. With Nazis still in hiding, Doc Savage goes on one final mission to the jungles of Central America where in a mysterious silver pyramid, Doc Savage’s adventures end. Now, years have passed. His Doc Savage’s son faces a tumultuous past and now his grandson Chip is coming to terms with his grandfather’s actions…but the escape of the man who killed Doc Savage means action must be taken!
Written by Dennis O’Neil, Doc Savage: The Silver Pyramid is a DC Comics adventure fantasy comic book collection. It is a licensed book based on the character created by Henry W. Ralston, John L. Nanovic, and Lester Dent for the Doc Savage Magazine #1 (March 1933). The collection features art by Andy and Adam Kubert.
Doc Savage has been a strange character. The rights to the character have bounced around all over the comic book world and there always a question what to do with him. The 1930s and 1940s adventure/Nazi fighter sometimes has limited appeal but the character doesn’t always work in the “modern times”. In this volume, O’Neil tries to have both ways by having the book start in the classic Doc Savage time period, but allows the passage of time to bring Doc Savage to the modern day.
O’Neil does this through a rather trite time-travel gimmick, but the interesting thing about the passage of time is that Doc Savage’s family and friends carry on in a world without him. Doc Savage’s son (also named Clark Savage) has a tragic end because of his family name and what is expected of him. Savage’s grandson Chip has a completely different perspective on fighting and world as a result of his father and grandfather and this leads a clash of cultures when his grandfather returns. It is an interesting solution and a means to modernize the character.
The art for the series is also strong with Andy and Adam Kubert. This also feels appropriate due to the father/son tie, and the series is really the type of series that Joe Kubert would have eaten up. The art is solid and has a classic feel to it which is appropriate for the character.
Doc Savage: The Silver Pyramid is a quick read. It does feel a bit more drawn out than other four issue series, but it still can be pounded out in a short sitting. Fans of the character will like how the character is modernized while sticking to its roots and the series shows potential with Doc Savage not only having to navigate a new world but regain his name and fame. The series also serves as a start for a continuing DC Doc Savage series which ran for twenty-four issues from 1988 to 1990.
Written by Dennis O’Neil, Doc Savage: The Silver Pyramid is a DC Comics adventure fantasy comic book collection. It is a licensed book based on the character created by Henry W. Ralston, John L. Nanovic, and Lester Dent for the Doc Savage Magazine #1 (March 1933). The collection features art by Andy and Adam Kubert.
Doc Savage has been a strange character. The rights to the character have bounced around all over the comic book world and there always a question what to do with him. The 1930s and 1940s adventure/Nazi fighter sometimes has limited appeal but the character doesn’t always work in the “modern times”. In this volume, O’Neil tries to have both ways by having the book start in the classic Doc Savage time period, but allows the passage of time to bring Doc Savage to the modern day.
O’Neil does this through a rather trite time-travel gimmick, but the interesting thing about the passage of time is that Doc Savage’s family and friends carry on in a world without him. Doc Savage’s son (also named Clark Savage) has a tragic end because of his family name and what is expected of him. Savage’s grandson Chip has a completely different perspective on fighting and world as a result of his father and grandfather and this leads a clash of cultures when his grandfather returns. It is an interesting solution and a means to modernize the character.
The art for the series is also strong with Andy and Adam Kubert. This also feels appropriate due to the father/son tie, and the series is really the type of series that Joe Kubert would have eaten up. The art is solid and has a classic feel to it which is appropriate for the character.
Doc Savage: The Silver Pyramid is a quick read. It does feel a bit more drawn out than other four issue series, but it still can be pounded out in a short sitting. Fans of the character will like how the character is modernized while sticking to its roots and the series shows potential with Doc Savage not only having to navigate a new world but regain his name and fame. The series also serves as a start for a continuing DC Doc Savage series which ran for twenty-four issues from 1988 to 1990.
February 21, 2021
Read as the 4 original issues. The art was great with rich colors. I really liked the panels. The story was a little thin, trying to do too much in too short a space. Issues 1 and 3 were the best with focus on original Doc and then Chip. The story elements definitely do give the story an aspect of the time it was written. It probably does justice to how the original characters would act in the 80's, especially without Doc's guidance between the times. It was an enjoyable average story, like its pulp origins.
October 26, 2017
Nice concept, although a bit startling. Not used to my heroes being that old. But it’s Doc. Therefore it is awesome. Will add it to my Savage collection.
February 17, 2020
Back in the 80's, D.C. Brought back one the great pump heroes - Doc Savage.
But, Doc was a hero from the 30's - how is he going to fit in with modern, 1980's?
Well, read the book to find out.
But, Doc was a hero from the 30's - how is he going to fit in with modern, 1980's?
Well, read the book to find out.
April 27, 2021
The story and art are OK, not great. Sadly, the writer breaks one of the cardinal rules of Doc Savage adventures, casting out one of Doc's supporting cast as not a brother.
July 16, 2024
DOC SAVAGE en el taco básico clásico de Zinco.
January 18, 2025
DOC SAVAGE: Colección completa.
A diferencia de la edición USA; no contó con subtítulo (The Silver Pyramid en inglés), aunque esta edición la precede en varios años.
A diferencia de la edición USA; no contó con subtítulo (The Silver Pyramid en inglés), aunque esta edición la precede en varios años.
August 8, 2010
Pretty good adventure yarn, although the plotting became a little stilted as the story reached its conclusion... atop the Twin Towers! Too much was crammed into too few pages, although there was a good pulpy feel to the 40's issue that contrasted with its 80's counterparts.
I found the stock sidekick characters quaint but annoying What I found interesting were the various incarnations of Doc Savage; the original, (who I now see Buckaroo Banzai is a direct ripoff of) a 20th Century Superman, now drifting subconsciously after spending 40 years alone on another dimension; his son, seem only for a few pages in the 1960's, revealed to be a coward unable to live up to the expectations of his namesake; and his grandson, who is just as talented as the original but is a pacifist, which in true pulp comic book form means he's naive as all they ever fight are Nazis and other 100% pure, uncut evil men. Something could be done with these three facets of the Savage personality, although they were only barely touched upon in this short miniseries.
Oh yeah, and that plot synopsis above is totally wrong.
I found the stock sidekick characters quaint but annoying What I found interesting were the various incarnations of Doc Savage; the original, (who I now see Buckaroo Banzai is a direct ripoff of) a 20th Century Superman, now drifting subconsciously after spending 40 years alone on another dimension; his son, seem only for a few pages in the 1960's, revealed to be a coward unable to live up to the expectations of his namesake; and his grandson, who is just as talented as the original but is a pacifist, which in true pulp comic book form means he's naive as all they ever fight are Nazis and other 100% pure, uncut evil men. Something could be done with these three facets of the Savage personality, although they were only barely touched upon in this short miniseries.
Oh yeah, and that plot synopsis above is totally wrong.
December 16, 2015
This is one of the single most offensive inturpretations of Doc Savage ever produced. It ignores everything that makes the old pulp adventures enjoyable by attempting to update the concept simply by making it "gritty" and "real" as Alan Moore did with Watchmen or Frank Miller did with The Dark Knight Returns. Unfortunately, no thought was put into things like characterization or developing a cohesive plot. Doc Savage is a great character concept that screams to be updated in a post-modern and post-colonial way, but this does neither. Instead it insults the reader with throw away, undeveloped characters and pointless, ill-conceived action.
April 11, 2011
No recuerdo haber leído ninguna otra versión de este personaje, pero esta interpretación me pareció bastante interesante. Los autores se supieron entender a la hora de sincronizar guión y dibujo y el resultado es un cómic prolijo y entretenido.
Leído del taco de Ediciones Zinco, que tenía una traducción bastante buena. Si encuentro (o escaneo) la tapa en buena calidad seguro la suba. Y cuando la relea, seguro le escriba su correspondiente reseña.
Leído del taco de Ediciones Zinco, que tenía una traducción bastante buena. Si encuentro (o escaneo) la tapa en buena calidad seguro la suba. Y cuando la relea, seguro le escriba su correspondiente reseña.
August 8, 2014
In contrast to Marvel's Bronze Age adaptations, which followed the pulp formula, author Denny O'Neil tries something new: Doc seemingly dies in the first issue of this miniseries, leaving his aides to carry on alongside Doc's son and then grandson. The execution is often weak (Doc's aides show less gumption, even as seniors, than I'd expect) and the ending revelation just doesn't work. That said, interesting enough to be worth reading (probably about a 2.5)
April 23, 2010
Not a bad story, and definitely an okay intro to Doc & Co as characters. I don't know if this'd inspire anyone to give the pulp stories a read or not. Amazing to see how close the Kubert Bros' art looks to their dad's stuff here (which was probably intentional).
June 15, 2013
Bad comic ,everything about this book was awful .Denny O Noel should be ashamed of himself for writing this stinker.
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February 21, 2016Edición argentina que reentapa la miniserie originalemnte publicada en 6 números.
January 2, 2026
Conseguí el taco hace muchos años, probablemente en Mar del Plata, y todavía se la banca.
February 17, 2020
Back in the 80's, D.C. Brought back one the great pump heroes - Doc Savage.
But, Doc was a hero from the 30's - how is he going to fit in with modern, 1980's?
Well, read the book to find out.
But, Doc was a hero from the 30's - how is he going to fit in with modern, 1980's?
Well, read the book to find out.
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