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|image = The greatest gamble.jpg | |image = The greatest gamble.jpg | ||
| | |main character = [[Gaylord Lefevre]] | ||
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|featuring= | |enemy = [[Celestial Toymaker]] | ||
|enemy= [[Celestial Toymaker]] | |setting = [[Mississippi River|The Mississippi]], [[Old West]]<br>[[Celestial Toyroom]] | ||
|setting= | |editor = [[Dez Skinn]] | ||
|editor= [[Dez Skinn]] | |writer = John Peel | ||
|writer= | |artist = [[Mike McMahon]] | ||
|artist= [[Mike McMahon]] | |colourist = | ||
|colourist= | |letterer = | ||
|letterer= | |publication = [[DWM 56]] | ||
|publication= | |genre = Science fiction | ||
|release date= | |release date = 13 August 1981 | ||
|publisher= Marvel Comics | |publisher = Marvel Comics | ||
|format= B&W 1 part / 4 pages | |format = B&W 1 part / 4 pages | ||
|prev= 4-D War (comic story) | |series = [[DWM backup comic stories]] | ||
|next= Black Sun Rising (comic story) | |prev = 4-D War (comic story) | ||
|next = Black Sun Rising (comic story) | |||
'''''The Greatest Gamble''''' was a comic | }} | ||
'''''The Greatest Gamble''''' was a [[DWM backup comic stories|backup comic strip]] published in [[DWM 56]] on [[13 August (releases)|13 August]] [[1981 (releases)|1981]]{{fact}} by [[Marvel Comics]] and written by [[John Peel]]. | |||
THe comic strip marked the first appearance of the [[Celestial Toymaker]] since his debut in the [[1966 (releases)|1966]] ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'' serial ''[[The Celestial Toymaker (TV story)|The Celestial Toymaker]]'' as well as the debut of [[Gaylord Lefevre]], who would later return in the [[1996 (releases)|1996]] [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures|BBC ''Past Doctor Adventures'']] novel ''[[Divided Loyalties (novel)|Divided Loyalties]]''. | |||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
In the [[Old West]], [[Gaylord Lefevre]] — a professional [[gambler]] — is travelling [[Mississippi River|the Mississippi]] in a [[steamboat]], plays [[playing card|a game of cards]] and shoots a man whom he suspects of cheating. He encourages the remaining opponents to not allow the "unpleasant episode" to ruin the [[evening]] and to continue playing, but a man in robes approaches Gaylord asking for a private game in his [[cabin]], which Gaylord eagerly accepts. | |||
However, Gaylord is not lead to a cabin, but, as the mysterious man confesses, to [[Celestial Toyroom|his Toyroom]]. They pass a group of frozen people, which the man merely claims are his toys, and enter into another room to sit down to play. Gaylord blindly enters the game of cards without caring what is at stake, although becomes uneasy as an audience appears around them, though his feelings are quickly overcome by the desire to best his opponent, to win. Before long, however, Gaylord's [[luck]] | |||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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== Worldbuilding == | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== North America === | |||
* [[Mississippi River|The Mississippi]] is the longest [[river]] in [[North America]]. In the [[Old West]], travelling its length takes a long time, so people find ways to pass the time, such as [[romance|romancing]], [[fishing]], [[talking]], and [[gambling]]. | |||
=== Gambling === | |||
* Gaylord earns his living at the [[card table]]. | |||
* The Toymaker claims that he wants to try his [[fortune]] at a game of cards. | |||
* Gaylord and the Toymaker use [[gambling chips]] in their game. | |||
* [[Luck]] is fickle. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Gaylord Lefevre appears again in [[ | * Gaylord Lefevre appears again in [[1996 (releases)|1996]] novel ''[[Divided Loyalties (novel)|Divided Loyalties]]''. | ||
{{DWM backups}} | {{DWM backups}} | ||
{{Toymaker sources}} | {{Toymaker sources}} | ||
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[[Category:1981 comic stories]] | [[Category:1981 comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:One part comics]] | [[Category:One part comics]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in the 19th century]] | |||
[[Category:Stories set in North America]] | |||
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The Greatest Gamble was a backup comic strip published in DWM 56 on 13 August 1981[source needed] by Marvel Comics and written by John Peel.
THe comic strip marked the first appearance of the Celestial Toymaker since his debut in the 1966 Doctor Who serial The Celestial Toymaker as well as the debut of Gaylord Lefevre, who would later return in the 1996 BBC Past Doctor Adventures novel Divided Loyalties.
Plot
In the Old West, Gaylord Lefevre — a professional gambler — is travelling the Mississippi in a steamboat, plays a game of cards and shoots a man whom he suspects of cheating. He encourages the remaining opponents to not allow the "unpleasant episode" to ruin the evening and to continue playing, but a man in robes approaches Gaylord asking for a private game in his cabin, which Gaylord eagerly accepts.
However, Gaylord is not lead to a cabin, but, as the mysterious man confesses, to his Toyroom. They pass a group of frozen people, which the man merely claims are his toys, and enter into another room to sit down to play. Gaylord blindly enters the game of cards without caring what is at stake, although becomes uneasy as an audience appears around them, though his feelings are quickly overcome by the desire to best his opponent, to win. Before long, however, Gaylord's luck
Characters
- Celestial Toymaker
- Gaylord Lefevre
- Roman soldier
Worldbuilding
North America
- The Mississippi is the longest river in North America. In the Old West, travelling its length takes a long time, so people find ways to pass the time, such as romancing, fishing, talking, and gambling.
Gambling
- Gaylord earns his living at the card table.
- The Toymaker claims that he wants to try his fortune at a game of cards.
- Gaylord and the Toymaker use gambling chips in their game.
- Luck is fickle.
Notes
to be added
Original print details
- Publication with page count and closing captions
- DWM 56 (4) End
Reprints
- Coloured and reprinted by Marvel in DW84 20.
Continuity
- Gaylord Lefevre appears again in 1996 novel Divided Loyalties.
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