In the mid-1970s, Marvel had published a black-and-white comics version of Doc Savage, focusing mainly on original stories. Ironically, much like their color comics, DC (in likely anticipation of a big-screen Doc Savage adventure) has reprinted the black-and-white series as part of their Showcase series. And Showcase Presents: Doc Savage
Most of the stories are written by Doug Moench, and illustrated by Tony DeZuniga with some exceptions, and really reflect a much more "mature" approach than the color comics. This doesn't necessarily mean graphic violence so much as that the writing seems slightly more sophisticated, and the plots are more original. (One plot even indicates a slight familiarity with then-current 70s fads). But DeZuniga's black and white art is, much like Marvel's Essential Moon Knight, Vol. 1
Nostalgia can be a tricky thing - what one enjoys in their youth can often seem a waste of time later on (as I found out when revisiting the original Battlestar: Galactica, among other things). But if DC's Showcase Presents: Doc Savage is one of those works that deserves fond attention both then...and now.
Definitely a must-own for pulp fans, comic fans, and/or people who love great adventures. Yes, friends, believe the hype - it's that great.
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