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|novelisation of=The Mutants (TV story) | |novelisation of = The Mutants (TV story) | ||
|image=Mutants novel.jpg | |image = Mutants novel.jpg | ||
|number= 44 (given to later editions) | |number = 44 (given to later editions) | ||
|doctor=Third Doctor | |doctor = Third Doctor | ||
|companions= [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | |companions= [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | ||
|enemy= [[Marshal of Solos|The Marshal]] | |enemy = [[Marshal of Solos|The Marshal]] | ||
|setting= [[Solos]] | |setting = [[Solos]] | ||
|writer= [[ | |writer = Terrance Dicks | ||
|cover= [[Jeff Cummins]] | |read by = [[Jon Culshaw]] | ||
|publisher= Target Books | |cover = [[Jeff Cummins]] | ||
|publisher2= W.H. Allen | |publisher = Target Books | ||
|release date= | |publisher2 = W.H. Allen | ||
|format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 127 pages | |release date= 29 September 1977 | ||
|isbn= ISBN 0-426- | |format = Hardcover and paperback editions; 127 pages | ||
|series = | |isbn = ISBN 0-426-11690-9 | ||
|series = [[Target novelisation]]s | |||
|prev = Doctor Who and the Planet of Evil (novelisation) | |prev = Doctor Who and the Planet of Evil (novelisation) | ||
|next = Doctor Who and the Deadly Assassin (novelisation) | |next = Doctor Who and the Deadly Assassin (novelisation) | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1972 television serial ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]''. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1972 television serial ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]''. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
A massive shape scuttles out of the darkness and strikes the earth Overlord down. It is a Mutant – a huge insectoid creature. It moves in a crouch, its back arched and scaly, with huge knobbly vertebrae. The controlling Overlord, the Marshal, has ordered all such Mutants killed instantly. | A massive shape scuttles out of the darkness and strikes the earth Overlord down. It is a Mutant – a huge insectoid creature. It moves in a crouch, its back arched and scaly, with huge knobbly vertebrae. The controlling Overlord, [[Marshal of Solos|the Marshal]], has ordered all such Mutants killed instantly. | ||
What was happening to the people of [[Solos]]? Why are they gradually turning into Monsters? Hands that become claws, flesh that turns scale-like... | What was happening to the people of [[Solos]]? Why are they gradually turning into Monsters? Hands that become claws, flesh that turns scale-like... | ||
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== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
* [[Solos]] is described as more jungle-like than it appeared | * [[Solos]] is described as more jungle-like than it appeared on-screen. | ||
* The Doctor describes the use of [[message pod]]s as a system used for a "real emergency" and that the "[[Time Lord]]s' code" compels him to deliver it. | * The Doctor describes the use of [[message pod]]s as a system used for a "real emergency" and that the "[[Time Lord]]s' code" compels him to deliver it. | ||
* [[Varan]]'s son is given a name, [[Vorn (The Mutants)|Vorn]]. | * [[Varan]]'s son is given a name, [[Vorn (The Mutants)|Vorn]]. | ||
* The assassination weapon Vorn uses is described as metallic; | * The assassination weapon Vorn uses is described as metallic; on-screen, it appeared to be disguised as carved wood. | ||
* [[Jaeger (The Mutants)|Jaeger]] is given some backstory as being disgraced on [[Earth]] for stealing data from an academic colleague. | * [[Jaeger (The Mutants)|Jaeger]] is given some backstory as being disgraced on [[Earth]] for stealing data from an academic colleague. | ||
* In addition to the stone tablets seen | * In addition to the stone tablets seen on-screen, the message pod also contains parchment scrolls. | ||
* The [[Marshal of Solos|Marshal]] discovers that [[Stubbs]] and [[Cotton (The Mutants)|Cotton]] are working with the Doctor by monitoring them in the caves with a directional microphone. In the televised version, he merely listens in on the open | * The [[Marshal of Solos|Marshal]] discovers that [[Stubbs]] and [[Cotton (The Mutants)|Cotton]] are working with the Doctor by monitoring them in the caves with a directional microphone. In the televised version, he merely listens in on the open com-line. | ||
* There is a secret passage underneath the Marshal's desk. | * There is a secret passage underneath the Marshal's desk. | ||
* The evolved Solonians appear to Jo in a vision in the cave. | * The evolved Solonians appear to Jo in a vision in the cave. | ||
* Much of the dialogue is omitted, paraphrased or truncated, for instance [[Ky]]'s aggression in [[Sondergaard]]'s laboratory is shortened and Cotton's "We'll all be done for!" speech at the end of | * Much of the dialogue is omitted, paraphrased or truncated, for instance [[Ky]]'s aggression in [[Sondergaard]]'s laboratory is shortened and Cotton's "We'll all be done for!" speech at the end of episode five is turned into a calmer explanation about "The Marshal's arranged another of his little accidents!" | ||
* The Marshal is given back story as having come to [[Skybase One|Skybase]] as a security guard and worked his way up the ranks, meaning he has no connections on Earth. | * The Marshal is given back story as having come to [[Skybase One|Skybase]] as a security guard and worked his way up the ranks, meaning he has no connections on Earth. | ||
* Ky trying to stop the Marshal killing the mutant on Skybase is removed. | * Ky trying to stop the Marshal killing the mutant on Skybase is removed. | ||
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* The [[Solonian]] picture on the cover is almost a perfect recreation of the televised creature. | * The [[Solonian]] picture on the cover is almost a perfect recreation of the televised creature. | ||
* This is one of the Target books ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' gave away. | * This is one of the Target books ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' gave away. | ||
* The spine of this book mistakenly refers to the title as | * The spine of this book mistakenly refers to the title as "Dr Who and the Mutants". | ||
== Additional cover images == | == Additional cover images == | ||
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File:HardbackMutants.jpg|1977 Hardback edition | |||
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== British publication history == | == British publication history == | ||
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== | == Audiobook == | ||
This Target Book was released as an audiobook on [[4 October (releases)|4 October]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Jon Culshaw]]. | |||
The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleeve notes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]. | |||
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File:Doctor Who and the Mutants audiobook.jpg|Audiobook cover | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:45, 5 February 2024
Doctor Who and the Mutants was a novelisation based on the 1972 television serial The Mutants.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
A massive shape scuttles out of the darkness and strikes the earth Overlord down. It is a Mutant – a huge insectoid creature. It moves in a crouch, its back arched and scaly, with huge knobbly vertebrae. The controlling Overlord, the Marshal, has ordered all such Mutants killed instantly.
What was happening to the people of Solos? Why are they gradually turning into Monsters? Hands that become claws, flesh that turns scale-like...
When DOCTOR WHO meets the Marshal and Jaegar, he realises that all is not as it appears to be. The Marshal has a sinister plan to gain control of this planet, and DOCTOR WHO must save Solos from this mad earthman, as well as save the Solonians themselves.
DOCTOR WHO scripts – awarded the Writer's Guild Award for the best British children's original drama script.
Chapter titles[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Hunters
- Mutant on the Loose!
- Assassination!
- Hunted on Solos
- The Experiment
- Escape
- The Attack
- The Trap
- The Fugitive
- The Crystal
- Condemned
- The Message
- The Investigator
- The Witness
- The Change
Deviations from televised story[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Solos is described as more jungle-like than it appeared on-screen.
- The Doctor describes the use of message pods as a system used for a "real emergency" and that the "Time Lords' code" compels him to deliver it.
- Varan's son is given a name, Vorn.
- The assassination weapon Vorn uses is described as metallic; on-screen, it appeared to be disguised as carved wood.
- Jaeger is given some backstory as being disgraced on Earth for stealing data from an academic colleague.
- In addition to the stone tablets seen on-screen, the message pod also contains parchment scrolls.
- The Marshal discovers that Stubbs and Cotton are working with the Doctor by monitoring them in the caves with a directional microphone. In the televised version, he merely listens in on the open com-line.
- There is a secret passage underneath the Marshal's desk.
- The evolved Solonians appear to Jo in a vision in the cave.
- Much of the dialogue is omitted, paraphrased or truncated, for instance Ky's aggression in Sondergaard's laboratory is shortened and Cotton's "We'll all be done for!" speech at the end of episode five is turned into a calmer explanation about "The Marshal's arranged another of his little accidents!"
- The Marshal is given back story as having come to Skybase as a security guard and worked his way up the ranks, meaning he has no connections on Earth.
- Ky trying to stop the Marshal killing the mutant on Skybase is removed.
Writing and publishing notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Solonian picture on the cover is almost a perfect recreation of the televised creature.
- This is one of the Target books Doctor Who Magazine gave away.
- The spine of this book mistakenly refers to the title as "Dr Who and the Mutants".
Additional cover images[[edit] | [edit source]]
1977 Hardback edition
British publication history[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]
This Target Book was released as an audiobook on 4 October 2018 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Jon Culshaw.
The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleeve notes by David J. Howe. Music and sound effects by Simon Power.
Audiobook cover
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
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