“A Dr. Abraham Erskine, another of those gallant Jews fleeing Hitler’s savagery, an expert bio-chemist, and a Dr. Phineas Horton, a robotics expert,” Savage replied.
Abraham Erskine - developed the Super Soldier Serum.
Phineas Horton - Built the original Human Torch. I wouldn't be surprised if the original Ted was a student of his.
Regarding Hugo Danner. The original book in which he appears - _Gladiator_, is available for download.
As a Wold Newton fan, I am thoroughly in favour of the huge xover potential here. I love the idea of mixing in the O'Connells and Indy, too - and H P L as himself, rather than Randolph Carter.
Comments from author:
Yep, this story will stretch far and wide both in locations and cast of characters, both historic and fictional.
Thanks for the review.
Review By [SpaceAnJL] • Date [30 Oct 12] • Not Rated
Excellent start to another of your wonderful stories. I like the idea of your Faith and Xander coming from a time-line where the great pulp heroes actually existed. I can't wait for Xander's and Faith's interaction with the Original Superheroes. I also can't wait to see how they take to Super-Babe Faith and how she takes to a bunch of "male chauvinist pigs". Lol!
Comments from author:
Yeah, Faith is going to have quite a reaction to Savage's cronies in particular!
Thanks for the review.
Review By [CPTSkip] • Date [17 Oct 12] • Not Rated
Outstanding! Big fan of Xander/Faith stories, add in the Shadow and the other mentioned heroes, and I'm nearly comatose!
Wondering now if Mr. Cranston invited the well known doctor and philanthropist Clark Savage, Jr., and his friends and cousin, Pat savage, to the party as well. Not to mention some of the other lights in the dark times...
Comments from author:
Have you been reading over my shoulder while I wrote?
:D
Thanks for the review.
Review By [trongod] • Date [16 Oct 12] • Not Rated
Bank robbery action and the Shadow in one go? You're really too kind to your readers. And Xander playing with Quentin Travers' identity? Genius. Getting Xander and Faith to find the Ancient One when he's not QUITE so old should be a fantastic time, though I'm really looking forward to running into Doc Savage and his mess of merry miscreants. Great chapter.
Comments from author:
When planning this story, the 30s were a turbulent time filled with great fictional and historical figures, this story should run for 20 - 25 chapters.
Thanks for the review.
Review By [JonnyNapalm] • Date [16 Oct 12] • Rating [9 out of 10]
Ah, modified Buffyverse where there were super heroes to start with...I was wondering to start with if it was an AH jump as well as a time jump. Good chapter!
Comments from author:
No, I figured it would be more fun if Xander was in a verse where he had some knowledge of the heroes involved, but not complete fun.
Thanks for the review.
Review By [tchizek] • Date [16 Oct 12] • Rating [10 out of 10]