Doc Savage; his apocalyptic life.
He is the greatest hero of our time--Doc Savage!Philip José Farmer, three-time Hugo award winner and Science Fiction Grand Master, has turned his superb research and narrative skills to one of the greatest heroes of our time: Doc Savage, the bronze champion of justice. Now, at last, the incredible life story of the real man behind the Doc Savage pulp novels, including:His true name and family background, covering his relationship to Lord Greystoke, Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade, James Bond, and Fu Manchu.Detailed information on some of his most devilish opponents--John Sunlight, the Mystic Mullah, and Mr. Wail.A summation of some of Doc's most amazing inventions.Biographies of the Fabulous Five--Monk, Ham, Renny, Long Tom, and Johnny--as well as the group's Lady Auxiliary and Bronze Knockout, Pat Savage!Together with other data and brilliant deductions, Philip José Farmer offers an amazing account of this remarkable man's astonishing career!