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|image = The Dalek Outer Space Book The Brain Tappers.jpg | |image = The Dalek Outer Space Book The Brain Tappers.jpg | ||
|series = [[Dalek annual]]s | |series = [[Dalek annual]]s | ||
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|enemy = [[Dalek Prime|Dalek Emperor]] | |enemy = [[Dalek Prime|Dalek Emperor]] | ||
|setting = [[Earth]] | |setting = [[Earth]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Brad Ashton, Terry Nation | ||
|editor = | |editor = | ||
|artist = | |artist = | ||
|colourist = | |colourist = | ||
|letterer = | |letterer = | ||
| | |anthology = The Dalek Outer Space Book | ||
|release date = | |release date = 8 September 1966 | ||
|publisher = Panther Books | |publisher = Panther Books | ||
|format = Colour, 5 pages | |format = Colour, 5 pages | ||
Latest revision as of 20:56, 29 January 2024
The Brain Tappers was a comic story original to The Dalek Outer Space Book, a Dalek annual of the 1960s. It dealt with an attempted Dalek invasion of Earth foiled single-handedly by Sara Kingdom.
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
Sara Kingdom is charged to investigate the leaking of confidential information that the Daleks are using to attack Earth strategic bases. She discovers the new Dalek emperor is able to read the thoughts of Earth's defence scientists through radio waves. She makes up a plan that employs those scientists as a bait for the Emperor, while human forces attack and wipe out the Dalek fleet of the Emperor.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Sara Kingdom
- Daleks
- Martin
- Jeremy
- Professor Dodds
- Earth's defence scientists
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Sara tests the loyalty of Earth's defence scientists through E.C. graphs and hypnosis.
- The Daleks use transolar fighters.
- The new Dalek Emperor is able to read thoughts through radio waves.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Dalek Emperor has recently transferred himself to a new casing which grants him increased mental capabilities. The Space Security Service is aware of this. (COMIC: The Secret of the Emperor)
