…from the September, 1954 issue
The Doclopedia #20
Pulp Era Dogs & Cats: Bark Savage, The Dog Of Bronze
Who is Bark Savage?
To the world at large, Bark Savage is a strange mysterious figure of glistening bronze fur and golden eyes. To his amazing co-adventurers (the five greatest brains ever assembled in one group) he is a dog of supercanine strength and protean genius, whose life is dedicated to the eradication of evil-doers. To his fans he one of the greatest adventure heroes of all time, whose fantastic exploits are unequaled for hair-raising thrills breathtaking escapes and bloodcurdling excitement.
That’s what the pulp magazines that publish his (often heavily edited) exploits say, and they are pretty much spot on.
Professor Barclay Rex Savage Jr. was raised from puppyhood to be the ultimate example of a canine: physical perfection and a mind that was more than equal to any of the great minds of canine history. His parents, Barclay Sr. and Lily, used advanced teaching techniques and a small army of scientists to make their son the dog he is today.
Bark’s headquarters, as of 1935, are in the 85th floor of the Empire State Building (the 86th floor is taken up by humans). There, among many of his latest inventions, he lives with his five old friends and aides. They are…
Andrew “Monkey” Playfair, the powerfully built Chacma Baboon who is the worlds leading chemist.
Hamilton “Ham” Beaks, an elegant and brilliant Hyacinth Macaw who is perhaps the greatest lawyer that ever lived.
Thomas “Long Tom” Katinsky, a scrawny looking, yet surprisingly dangerous, electronics genius and that rare thing, a cat raised by dogs.
William Hopper “Hoppy” Littledown, tall and thin, is a kangaroo archaeologist and linguist of world renown who never uses a short word when a long one will do.
John “Speedy” Runquick, world famous engineer and horse with a dour face and door busting hooves.
Bark and the boys are often joined on adventures by his cousin, Pet Savage, a bitch who is never to be underestimated.
For much more info on Bark Savage, we refer you the book “Bark Savage, His Apocalyptic Life”.
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