Doc Savage
Marvel · 1975–1977 · 8 issues
About the series
From 1975 to 1977, Marvel Comics revived the pulp legend Doc Savage for an eight-issue series, blending the original adventure spirit with the House of Ideas' Bronze Age energy. The run drew on the character's classic literary roots—notably with stories by original creator Lester Dent—while writers like Marv Wolfman and John Warner, and artists including James Bama (whose painted covers set the tone), Marie Severin, and Mike Zeck, gave the Man of Bronze a distinct comic-book identity. It's a noteworthy but brief chapter that bridges the pulps to modern comics, showcasing a team of talents who would go on to define Marvel's adventure and superhero line in the years to come.