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Ain’t It Cool News webmaster Harry Knowles spoke with writer Shane Black, best known for his “Lethal Weapon” and “The Last Boy Scout” screenplays, during a chance encounter this weekend. The screenwriter revealed that “Doc Savage,” based on the Lester Dent-penned pulp icon, would be his next project.

Additionally, Black said that Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman of “Star Trek” and “Cowboys & Aliens” fame will produce the “Doc Savage” adaptation.

Doc Savage — real name Clark Savage, Jr. — is an ordinary human with extraordinary abilities, thanks to deliberate and rigorous training enacted by a team of scientists during Savage’s early childhood. Among Savage’s many gifts are his enhanced strength and agility, his brilliant mind and his kindhearted nature — all of which stand to serve him on his various globe-trotting adventures.

According to Black, the screenplay sticks closely to Savage’s earliest roots — in other words, the film is set during the 1930s.

“I did inquire if they were modernizing the character,” reports Knowles. “I asked this with dread in my belly, and Shane passed the test by saying the character can not be separated from the 30s.”

Furthermore, “Doc Savage” will boast an entirely original story — not an adaptation of a previous adventure — though certain elements, including Savage’s Fabulous Five partners, would wind up in the film.

Written by Brian Azzarello; Art by Phil Noto; Sketchbook material and variant cover by Rags Morales; Cover by JG Jones

Doc Savage returns to DC Comics…and comes face-to-fist with the Batman! Superstar scribe Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, JOKER) and the breathtaking art of Phil Noto combine to shine the first light on a shadowy new version of the DC Universe, where the thugs run rampant, corruption runs deep, and even heroes can’t be trusted! Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze, hates what he’s heard about the connections between a grisly murder and Gotham City’s violent new vigilante. But the Batman can’t abide do-gooders getting in his way…and his .45 just won’t stay in its holster!

Be here for this vital prologue to an upcoming 6-issue miniseries by Azzarello and Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), which will pull back the curtain to reveal the full width and breadth of DC’s new pulp-influenced universe. This special issue also features sketchbook material by Rags Morales that will show you just what you’re in for! You might think you’re ready – but you’re very, very wrong…

Format: FC, 56pg.
Price: $4.99