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|image= Doctor Who DWM 6 Pendar Almost Kills Kroton.jpg | |||
|image= | |series = [[DWM backup comic stories]] | ||
|series=[[DWM backup comic stories]] | |||
|main character= [[Kroton (Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman)|Kroton]] | |main character= [[Kroton (Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman)|Kroton]] | ||
|featuring= | |featuring=[[Fourth Doctor]] | ||
|enemy= [[ | |enemy= [[Tork]] | ||
|setting= [[Mondaran]] | |setting= [[Mondaran]] | ||
|editor= [[Dez Skinn]] | |editor= [[Dez Skinn]] | ||
|writer= | |writer= Steve Moore | ||
|artist= [[ | |artist= [[Steve Dillon]] | ||
|colourist= | |colourist= | ||
|letterer= | |letterer= | ||
|publication= | |publication= [[DWM 5]]-[[DWM 7|7]] | ||
|release date= | |release date= 8 November - 22 November 1979 | ||
|publisher= Marvel Comics | |publisher= Marvel Comics | ||
|format= B&W 3 parts / 12 pages | |reprint=DW84 2 | ||
|prev= Return of the Daleks ( | |reprint2=DW84 3 | ||
|reprint3=The Glorious Dead (graphic novel) | |||
|reprint4=Cybermen: The Ultimate Comic Strip Collection | |||
|format= B&W (though some later editions include colour) 3 parts / 12 pages | |||
|prev= The Return of the Daleks (comic story) | |||
|next= The Final Quest (comic story) | |next= The Final Quest (comic story) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman''''' was a comic story published in ''[[Doctor Who Magazine|Doctor Who Weekly]]''. It was written by [[Steve Moore]]. | |||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
On the planet [[Mondaran]], [[Willoway]] leads the | On the planet [[Mondaran]], [[Willoway (Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman)|Willoway]] leads the resistance fighters against the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]], conquerors of the planet. Reinforcements are called from [[Telos]], including Junior Cyber-Leader [[Kroton (Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman)|Kroton]]. Following his capture and interrogation, Willoway dies. Kroton is puzzled by his sacrifice and tracks down fellow rebels, [[Marilka]] and her lover [[Pendar]]. When the rebels are betrayed by the businessman [[Zarek]], Kroton helps Pendar escape and takes him away from the city. Suspecting Kroton's erratic behaviour, the [[Cyber-Leader (Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman)|Cyber-Leader]] tracks them down. Turning against the Cybermen, Kroton helps the rebels escape to the safety of the [[Forest of Lorn]], then removes the craft and takes it into space. Without fuel, batteries drained and unable to return, Kroton drifts on. | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Kroton (Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman)|Kroton]] | * [[Kroton (Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman)|Kroton]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Pendar]] | ||
* [[Marilka]] | * [[Marilka]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Tork]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Zarach]] | ||
* [[Torstin]] | |||
* [[Vanan]] | |||
* [[Liron]] | |||
* [[Willoway (Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman)|Willoway]] | |||
* [[Willoway's daughter]] | |||
* [[Fourth Doctor]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Part | * Part one was introduced by the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | ||
* The second edition of ''[[aHistory]]'' arbitrarily dates | * The second edition of ''[[aHistory]]'' arbitrarily dates ''Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman'' to [[2520]], as it is set in a time when the Cybermen are based on [[Telos]], but this is changed in the third edition to [[2502]] (also an arbitrary date), as it has to take place before Telos is destroyed. | ||
=== Original print details === | === Original print details === | ||
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# [[DWM 6]] (4 pages) Does this spell the end for Kroton the Cyberman? See Next Week! | # [[DWM 6]] (4 pages) Does this spell the end for Kroton the Cyberman? See Next Week! | ||
# [[DWM 7]] (4 pages) Another thrilling new adventure story next week! | # [[DWM 7]] (4 pages) Another thrilling new adventure story next week! | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
{{DWM backups}} | {{DWM backups}} | ||
{{Cyberman stories}} | {{Cyberman stories}} | ||
{{ | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:DWM backup comic stories]] | [[Category:DWM backup comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:1979 comic stories]] | [[Category:1979 comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:Cyberman | [[Category:Cyberman comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:Three part comics]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:17, 29 January 2024
Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman was a comic story published in Doctor Who Weekly. It was written by Steve Moore.
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
On the planet Mondaran, Willoway leads the resistance fighters against the Cybermen, conquerors of the planet. Reinforcements are called from Telos, including Junior Cyber-Leader Kroton. Following his capture and interrogation, Willoway dies. Kroton is puzzled by his sacrifice and tracks down fellow rebels, Marilka and her lover Pendar. When the rebels are betrayed by the businessman Zarek, Kroton helps Pendar escape and takes him away from the city. Suspecting Kroton's erratic behaviour, the Cyber-Leader tracks them down. Turning against the Cybermen, Kroton helps the rebels escape to the safety of the Forest of Lorn, then removes the craft and takes it into space. Without fuel, batteries drained and unable to return, Kroton drifts on.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Part one was introduced by the Fourth Doctor.
- The second edition of aHistory arbitrarily dates Throwback: The Soul of a Cyberman to 2520, as it is set in a time when the Cybermen are based on Telos, but this is changed in the third edition to 2502 (also an arbitrary date), as it has to take place before Telos is destroyed.
Original print details[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Publication with page count and closing captions
- DWM 5 (4 pages) More thrilling action next week!
- DWM 6 (4 pages) Does this spell the end for Kroton the Cyberman? See Next Week!
- DWM 7 (4 pages) Another thrilling new adventure story next week!
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
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