Later he would appear in his own comic series the occult files of doctor spektor which ran from may 1973 to february 1977. This newest revamp is being handled by comic legend mark waid and jackofalltrades neil edwards. His time at marvel and dc comics included writing in dc horror anthologies and writing fan favorites like the invaders, captain america and. Spektor was spun off into his own title, the occult files of doctor spektor. Waid brings gold keys doctor spektor to the modern age. Dynamite entertainment is proud to announce the upcoming may 28th release of doctor spektor. Cover is fully attached, book lays flat, supple pages and. The 2014 version of doctor spektor adds a new twist to the characters mythology. He survived and found that he gained enormous power and could turn into and produce energy. Created by donald glut who novelized the empire strikes back and would go on to write for many beloved animated series, including spiderman, transformers. Also included is a great and fairly long intro by glut, who also points out the several creatures who appear in th ese sto ries and thier first. For fifteen years, spektor has traveled the globe to smoke out and defeat werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and everything else that goes bump in the night.
Adam spektor and his secretary lakota rainflower in cult of the vampire. Gold key comics and dell comics collection by michael maginot. If you remember the days of gold key comics, donald glut is a name you should know. The occult files of doctor spektor archives volume 1. Master of the occult was written by mark waid with art by neil edwards. Occult files of doctor spektor 1973 whitman comic books. Having missed out on this classic comic book horror series the occult files of doctor spektor the first time around, i really dont have much choice. Solar is an american fictional comic book superhero created by writer paul s. Having missed out on this classic comic book horror.
Doctor spektor 1 softcover graphic novel b11 dynamite. Doctor spektor is a fictional comic book occult detective that appeared in western publishings gold key comics. This volume reprints the first seven comic books from the original 1970s doctor spektor series, with art by the incomparable jesse santos. You see, being landlocked on a distant island far, far off the coast of america, doctor spektor never made house calls to my neighborhood comic book emporium in edinburgh or even glasgow. I think a revival of the character is a great idea, but this was nothing like the old series. This comic book was a pleasant reintroduction into doctor spektor. Can he redeem himself in the public eye, and in his own. Doctor solar is a comic book superhero originally published by gold key comics starting in 1962. A physicist whose name was actually solar, philip solar was trapped in a nuclear reactor by saboteurs. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list. Investigating rumors of odd, ghostly occurrences to appearances of strange, deadly creatures, doctor spektor puts his life at risk to save innocents from the sinister and the. The book debuted in november of 2014 and ran for four issues. There, gluts illustrative collaborator was jesse santos brothers of the spear, who remained with the character and is now remembered as the artist on doctor spektor. Investigating rumors of odd, ghostly occurrences to appearances of strange, deadly creatures, doctor spektor puts his life at risk to save innocents from the sinister and the grotesque.
Growing up, gold key comics were a bit mysterious to me since they often didnt credit the writers and artists. Doctor spektor archives volume 4 hc dark horse comics. Newman, editor matt murphy, and artist bob fujitani. This was a backdrop for some strange unity type story featuring magnus robot fighter, turok and solar. For fifteen years, spektor has traveled the globe to smoke out and defeat. The occult files of doctor spektor 1 horror comic gifts etsy.
The occult files of doctor spektor archives volume 3. The power rangers franchise is a true multigenerational, worldwide franchises. Read the occult files of doctor spektor comic online free and high quality. Staples are tight, no missing interior pages or cut coupons, lays flat, no water stains, no water damage, no restoration. The series was published by gold key comics which was a division of western publishing. Doctor spektor is an occult detective and has existed since the early 70s. Confronting supernatural threats and vengeful monsters, dr. Creators mark waid and neil edwards have created a premise and style that some comic fans could compare as a version of tony starks iron man with supernatural abilities, complete with his own version of jarvis and pepper potts. Spektor in the thing that howled and the painter of doom. Occult files of doctor spektor 1973 gold key comic books. The art starts out strong, with edwards providing welldefined characters and backgrounds, making excellent camera angle choices and giving colorist jordan boyd coloring book level solid lines to. The occult files of doctor spektor 25 comic book whiteman 1973. Mark waids new reboot of the gold key classic doctor spektor. Spektor travels from scottish lochs to cursed swamplandsand from the surreal dreamscape of the egyptian afterlife to new york citys chinatown.
He created the occult files of doctor spektor, dagar the invincible, and tragg and the sky gods. Spektor in she who serves the dark gods with appearance of baron tibor, rakatep,and other past foes of spektor, and the pit. I liked the old gold key doctor spektor comi cs, but this surely isnt those. Doctor spektor is part of long tradition of ghostbreakers going back at least as far as dr.
Thrill to the occult files of doctor spektor, forgotten comic book. Master of the occult volume 1 published by dynamite comics paperback doctor spektor tp english by author mark waid, by artist neil edwards, by artist christian wardtv legend. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve copies of doctor spektor with their local comic book retailers. Gold key comics, the comic book arm of western publisher, is mainly known for the many licensed titles they did. Doctor adam spektor is an occult investigator who during his various inquires has found himself facing not only the occasional fake psychic but a number of real occult menaces from vampires. The new comic book series reimagines a classic supernatural detective into a monsterhunting media sensation, courtesy of writer mark waid daredevil and artist neil edwards fantastic four. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine. Spektor was next seen as star of his own comic, the occult files of doctor spektor, which began with an april, 1973 cover date. Waids new book has just the right mix of overthetop mystical nonsense and character motivation that stays just on this side of. Doctor spektor will be the highly anticipated fourth release in the publishers. I liked the old gold key doctor spektor comics, but this surely isnt those.
Hes also a successful filmmaker, amateur paleontologist, and novel writer. I know its not polite but really what else can i do. The occult files of doctor spektor comic read the occult. Created by writer donald glut and artist dan spiegle, the occult files of doctor spektor are the chronicles of a strange protector a character who often breaks the fabled fourth wall to address readers directly and narrate a terrifying tale from his impressive files. Doctor spektor archives volume 4 hc confronting supernatural threats and vengeful monsters, dr. The occult files of doctor spektor archives volume 1 by. See more ideas about lily munster, vintage comic books, mockingbird lane. With its flashy costumes, mecha zords, andat its corea story of superpowered teens who fight against evil alien forces, the power rangers are a popculture phenomenon that has continued to resonate with fans for over 20 years. The occult files of doctor spektor archives volume 1 book. The occult files of doctor spektor archives book 3 hardcover. This volume also features some of doctor adam spektor s longer, continuing comic book adventures and several crossovers with other gold key characters from the mid1970slike doctor solar, simbar, durak, mr. But, i heard mark waid was writing it, so i wanted to at least check it out. If you havent heard of doctor spektor, its understandable.
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