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|image = The Vanishing Ray.jpg | |image = The Vanishing Ray.jpg | ||
|main character = [[Penelope Creighton-Ward|Lady Penelope]] | |main character = [[Penelope Creighton-Ward|Lady Penelope]] | ||
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|colourist = | |colourist = | ||
|letterer = | |letterer = | ||
|publication = [[ | |publication = [[TV21 44]]-[[TV21 51|51]] | ||
|release date = | |release date = 20 November 1965 - 8 January 1966 | ||
|publisher = City Magazines | |publisher = City Magazines | ||
|format = 8 parts - 16 pages | |format = 8 parts - 16 pages | ||
|series = ''[[Thunderbirds (series)|Thunderbirds]]'' [[crossover]] stories | |series = ''[[Thunderbirds (series)|Thunderbirds]]'' [[crossover]] stories | ||
|prev = The | |prev = The Enemy Spy (comic story) | ||
|next = | |next = The Man from MI.5 (TV story) | ||
}}{{comic stub}} | }}{{comic stub}} | ||
'''''The Vanishing Ray''''' was a ''[[Thunderbirds (series)|Thunderbirds]]'' comic printed in ''[[TV Century 21]]'' across [[1965 (releases)|1965]] and [[1966 (releases)|1966]] | '''''The Vanishing Ray''''' was a ''[[Thunderbirds (series)|Thunderbirds]]'' comic printed in ''[[TV Century 21]]'' across [[1965 (releases)|1965]] and [[1966 (releases)|1966]]. | ||
The story [[Crossover|crossed over]] with the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] by marking the reappearance of the [[invisible ray torch]], which had debuted in ''[[The Daleks (comic series)|The Daleks]]'' comic story ''[[The Menace of the Monstrons (comic story)|The Menace of the Monstrons]]''. | The story [[Crossover|crossed over]] with the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] by marking the reappearance of the [[invisible ray torch]], which had debuted in ''[[The Daleks (comic series)|The Daleks]]'' comic story ''[[The Menace of the Monstrons (comic story)|The Menace of the Monstrons]]''. | ||
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* [[Horatio Hackenbacker|Brains]] | * [[Horatio Hackenbacker|Brains]] | ||
* [[The Hood]] | * [[The Hood]] | ||
* [[Head of the British Secret Service]] | * [[Head of the British Secret Service (The Vanishing Ray)|Head of the British Secret Service]] | ||
* [[Steel (The Vanishing Ray)|Steel]] | * [[Steel (The Vanishing Ray)|Steel]] | ||
* [[Big George]] | * [[Big George]] | ||
* [[Simms (The Vanishing Ray)|Simms]] | * [[Simms (The Vanishing Ray)|Simms]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* Penelope explains that the [[invisible ray torch]] is an [[optical illusion]] | * Penelope explains that the [[invisible ray torch]] is an [[optical illusion]]: the focal point of the concentrated beam is [[Invisibility|invisible]] to the naked [[eye]], so the [[mind]] does not register the target object in the [[light]]. | ||
* Parker jokes that he could have done with something similar when he attempting to break into the [[Bank of England]]. | * Parker jokes that he could have done with something similar when he attempting to break into the [[Bank of England]]. | ||
* The Hood's | * [[The Hood's temple|The Hood's base]] is a [[temple]] in the [[Malaya]]n [[jungle]]. | ||
* The Hood reaches [[London Airport]] by ''[[Fireflash]]'' Airliner using a false [[passport]]. He also uses it to hire a [[car]]. | * The Hood reaches [[London Airport]] by ''[[Fireflash]]'' Airliner using a false [[passport]]. He also uses it to hire a [[car]]. | ||
* Both Steel and the Hood gain access to [[Creighton-Ward Manor]] by claiming to be [[sale]]sman for the new ''[[Universal Cook Book]]'' but Penelope already has "every" [[cook]]ery [[book]] ever published. | * Both Steel and the Hood gain access to [[Creighton-Ward Manor]] by claiming to be [[sale]]sman for the new ''[[Universal Cook Book]]'' but Penelope already has "every" [[cook]]ery [[book]] ever published. | ||
* The Hood steals an ordinary [[flashlight]] | * The Hood steals an ordinary [[flashlight]] which Lady Penelope substituted in place of the invisible ray torch. | ||
* According to Parker, [[alarm]]s and [[lock]]s have never stopped Big George before. | * According to Parker, [[alarm]]s and [[lock]]s have never stopped Big George before. | ||
* When [[MI5]] come to [[arrest]] Lady Penelope and Parker, she notes that, unlike Parker, she has never been [[arrest]]ed in the [[United Kingdom]] before. | * When [[MI5]] come to [[arrest]] Lady Penelope and Parker, she notes that, unlike Parker, she has never been [[arrest]]ed in the [[United Kingdom]] before. | ||
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* [[Lady Penelope's car]] has a remote controlled [[signal]] and has an automatic [[pilot]] drive capable of [[speed]]s of up to two hundred [[miles per hour]]. | * [[Lady Penelope's car]] has a remote controlled [[signal]] and has an automatic [[pilot]] drive capable of [[speed]]s of up to two hundred [[miles per hour]]. | ||
* Parker uses an [[oil slip]] function on Fab One to ensure that the Hood [[Car crash|crashes]] into a [[tree]]. | * Parker uses an [[oil slip]] function on Fab One to ensure that the Hood [[Car crash|crashes]] into a [[tree]]. | ||
* The Hood impersonates a [[police officer]] to get to Lady Penelope but she knocks him unconscious by dropping a [[chandelier]] on his [[head]]. Parker leaves him outside the [[British Secret Service|Secret Service]] [[building]] to be found with the [[morning]] [[milk]]. | * The Hood impersonates a [[police officer]] to get to Lady Penelope, but she knocks him unconscious by dropping a [[chandelier]] on his [[head]]. Parker leaves him outside the [[British Secret Service|Secret Service]] [[building]] to be found with the [[morning]] [[milk]]. | ||
* Jeff recruits Lady Penelope as the [[London]] agent for [[International Rescue]]. He invites her to the [[Tracy Island|International Rescue Island]] the following [[week]] to meet everyone again. | * Jeff recruits Lady Penelope as the [[London]] agent for [[International Rescue]]. He invites her to the [[Tracy Island|International Rescue Island]] the following [[week]] to meet everyone again. | ||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* This story marked the last instalment of ''Lady Penelope'' printed in ''[[TV Century 21]]''. Beginning with the [[TV21 52|next issue]], the ''Lady Penelope'' strip was replaced with stories focusing on the entire ''[[Thunderbirds (series)|Thunderbirds]]'' team which, on occasion, featured guest appearances by [[Penelope Creighton-Ward|Penelope]] and [[Parker (Mr. Steelman)|Parker]]. Their solo adventures continued on a more regular basis in a sister magazine, launched the same month as the conclusion of this story, which was aimed at girls. | * This story marked the last instalment of ''Lady Penelope'' printed in ''[[TV Century 21]]''. Beginning with the [[TV21 52|next issue]], the ''Lady Penelope'' strip was replaced with stories focusing on the entire ''[[Thunderbirds (series)|Thunderbirds]]'' team which, on occasion, featured guest appearances by [[Penelope Creighton-Ward|Penelope]] and [[Parker (Mr. Steelman)|Parker]]. Their solo adventures continued on a more regular basis in a sister magazine, ''[[Lady Penelope (magazine)|Lady Penelope]]'', launched the same month as the conclusion of this story, and which was aimed at girls. | ||
* Like most of ''TV Century 21''{{'}}s [[The Daleks (comic series)|''The Daleks'' comic stories]] from the same era, this comic serial was not given a title in the pages of ''TV Century 21'' during its original printing; the title instead comes from later reference sources. | * Like most of ''TV Century 21''{{'}}s [[The Daleks (comic series)|''The Daleks'' comic stories]] from the same era, this comic serial was not given a title in the pages of ''TV Century 21'' during its original printing; the title instead comes from later reference sources. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* [[Scientist]]s are interested in the discovery | * [[Scientist]]s are interested in the discovery of the [[invisible ray torch]] and have been trying to develop something like it for [[year]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Menace of the Monstrons (comic story)|The Menace of the Monstrons]]'') | ||
*[[Steel (The Vanishing Ray)|Steel]] was unaware of [[Parker (Mr. Steelman)|Parker]]'s previous profession as a [[pickpocket]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Mr. Steelman (comic story)|Mr. Steelman]]'') | * [[Steel (The Vanishing Ray)|Steel]] was unaware of [[Parker (Mr. Steelman)|Parker]]'s previous profession as a [[pickpocket]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Mr. Steelman (comic story)|Mr. Steelman]]'') | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:28, 9 November 2023
The Vanishing Ray was a Thunderbirds comic printed in TV Century 21 across 1965 and 1966.
The story crossed over with the Doctor Who universe by marking the reappearance of the invisible ray torch, which had debuted in The Daleks comic story The Menace of the Monstrons.
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Penelope Creighton-Ward
- Parker
- Jeff Tracy
- Brains
- The Hood
- Head of the British Secret Service
- Steel
- Big George
- Simms
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Penelope explains that the invisible ray torch is an optical illusion: the focal point of the concentrated beam is invisible to the naked eye, so the mind does not register the target object in the light.
- Parker jokes that he could have done with something similar when he attempting to break into the Bank of England.
- The Hood's base is a temple in the Malayan jungle.
- The Hood reaches London Airport by Fireflash Airliner using a false passport. He also uses it to hire a car.
- Both Steel and the Hood gain access to Creighton-Ward Manor by claiming to be salesman for the new Universal Cook Book but Penelope already has "every" cookery book ever published.
- The Hood steals an ordinary flashlight which Lady Penelope substituted in place of the invisible ray torch.
- According to Parker, alarms and locks have never stopped Big George before.
- When MI5 come to arrest Lady Penelope and Parker, she notes that, unlike Parker, she has never been arrested in the United Kingdom before.
- Penelope's stockings are ruined when she runs outside without any shoes on. Her feet also become sore.
- Lady Penelope's car has a remote controlled signal and has an automatic pilot drive capable of speeds of up to two hundred miles per hour.
- Parker uses an oil slip function on Fab One to ensure that the Hood crashes into a tree.
- The Hood impersonates a police officer to get to Lady Penelope, but she knocks him unconscious by dropping a chandelier on his head. Parker leaves him outside the Secret Service building to be found with the morning milk.
- Jeff recruits Lady Penelope as the London agent for International Rescue. He invites her to the International Rescue Island the following week to meet everyone again.
Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story marked the last instalment of Lady Penelope printed in TV Century 21. Beginning with the next issue, the Lady Penelope strip was replaced with stories focusing on the entire Thunderbirds team which, on occasion, featured guest appearances by Penelope and Parker. Their solo adventures continued on a more regular basis in a sister magazine, Lady Penelope, launched the same month as the conclusion of this story, and which was aimed at girls.
- Like most of TV Century 21's The Daleks comic stories from the same era, this comic serial was not given a title in the pages of TV Century 21 during its original printing; the title instead comes from later reference sources.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Scientists are interested in the discovery of the invisible ray torch and have been trying to develop something like it for years. (COMIC: The Menace of the Monstrons)
- Steel was unaware of Parker's previous profession as a pickpocket. (COMIC: Mr. Steelman)
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