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'''''Oblivion''''' was the sixth volume of the [[Panini Publishing]] series of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' comic collections, and the third to feature the [[Eighth Doctor]]. It was the series' first collection of colour comic stories. | '''''Oblivion''''' was the sixth volume of the [[Panini Publishing]] series of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' comic collections, and the third to feature the [[Eighth Doctor]]. It was the series' first collection of colour comic stories. | ||
Like all in the series, it was notable for its high quality digital restoration of the comics. It was the first chance readers had of seeing the original version of the comics since they were | Like all in the series, it was notable for its high quality digital restoration of the comics. It was the first chance readers had of seeing the original version of the comics since they were initially published in ''DWM'' in the late-[[1990s]] and early [[2000s]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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Oblivion was the sixth volume of the Panini Publishing series of Doctor Who Magazine comic collections, and the third to feature the Eighth Doctor. It was the series' first collection of colour comic stories.
Like all in the series, it was notable for its high quality digital restoration of the comics. It was the first chance readers had of seeing the original version of the comics since they were initially published in DWM in the late-1990s and early 2000s.
Publisher's summary
Full-colour comic strips from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine!
The Eighth Doctor clashes with a new host of enemies in this latest collection of classic adventures!
This volume features seven amazing stories: OPHIDUS, BEAUTIFUL FREAK, THE WAY OF ALL FLESH, CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION, ME AND MY SHADOW, UROBOROS and OBLIVION!
The Doctor and Izzy encounter Destrii, a strange alien girl on the run from a mysterious force. The meeting triggers a devasting series of events which threaten to destroy the duo’s friendship – and bring about the release of a cosmic force with the power to crush every star in the universe!
Fey Truscott-Sade returns – with Shayde in tow – as our heroes battle a sentient starship, body stealers, fire-breathing rock monsters, Nazi troopers, living skeletons, a psychotic alien artist … and a very different breed of Daleks!
Plus dazzling selection of EXTRA FEATURES:
A newly-extended conclusion to the poll-winning Dalek strip CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION!
A bonus strip CHARACTER ASSASSIN featuring the Doctor’s arch-enemy the Master!
Plus a fascinating 22-page behind-the-scenes feature in which writer Scott Gray reveals background information on the stories’ origins, alongside never-before-seen sketches and character designs from artists Martin Geraghty, Lee Sullivan, John Ross and Adrian Salmon!
AN ESSENTIAL COLLECTION FOR FANS OF DOCTOR WHO AND CLASSIC BRITISH COMICS!
Comic strip stories
Ophidius
Travelling Companion: Izzy
Additional features:
- Beholder Panoquai
- Mobox
- Destrii
- Gorolith
Beautiful Freak
Travelling Companions: Izzy
Additional features:
- No other characters TARDIS based story
The Way of All Flesh
Travelling Companions: Izzy
Additional features:
- Frida Kahlo
- Diego Rivera
- Torajenn
- Vooreseth of the Torajenn
- Susini
- Necrotists
Children of the Revolution
Travelling Companions: Izzy
Additional features:
- Captain Julius Otago
- Dr. Alison Lavelle
- Daleks
- Dalek Alpha
- Theo
- Kata-Phobus
Me and My Shadow
Back-up Comic Strip Story without the Doctor
Featuring:
Uroboros
Travelling Companions: Fey Truscott-Sade / Shayde
Additional features:
- Major H’rakk
- President B’rostt
- Mobox
- Destrii / Izzy
- C’sorr
- Orphidius
Oblivion
Travelling Companions: Izzy
Additional features:
- Primatrix Incarnate Scalamanthia
- Jodafra
- Defenders ( Helioth and Hassana)
Character Assassin
Back-up Comic Strip Story without the Doctor
Featuring:
Additional features
- Full page of rough sketches of the eight Doctors by Roger Langridge
- Commentary (by Scott Gray, Adrian Salmon and Alan Barnes)
- About the Authors
Credits
Project Editor: Clayton Hickman
Consultant: Scott Gray
Design:Peri Godbold and Clayton Hickman
Cover artwork: Martin Geraghty
Colours: James Offredi
Production: Mark Irvine
Managing Editor: Alan O'Keefe
Managing Director: Mike Riddell
Thanks to: Alan Barnes, Martin Geraghty, Roger Langridge, Adrian Salmon, Tom Spilsbury and Lee Sullivan
Notes
- This is the third of four collections featuring the run of Eighth Doctor stories from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine, and contains 226 high quality printed pages and a new cover by Martin Geraghty and priced at £15.99 (UK).
