Doc Savage Quarterly

This fanzine devoted to Doc Savage pulp fiction contains editorial commentary, a film review, and reference material. The editor discusses geopolitical events from early 1980—Afghan resistance to Soviet invasion, the Iranian hostage crisis, and Canadian diplomacy—drawing parallels to themes in Doc Savage's 1930s-40s adventures, particularly the character's anti-Soviet orientation. Reviewer Bill Laidlaw analyzes the *Star Trek: The Motion Picture* (December 1979), arguing it parallels Doc Savage's structure: a brilliant, emotionally controlled protagonist with superhuman abilities, specialized team, advanced technology, and episodic adventures ranging from encounters with lost civilizations to stopping nuclear threats. Laidlaw notes Gene Roddenberry likely drew from Doc Savage source material. Dr. Laidlaw contributes first-aid information covering choking response, accident scene management, and legal protections for emergency aid providers. The issue concludes with a comprehensive numbered checklist cataloging 182 Doc Savage adventure titles, cross-referencing pulp and book editions from the 1930s-40s era.