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|writer            = George Mann, Cavan Scott
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|editor            = [[Andrew James]]
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'''''Prologue: The Eighth Doctor''''' was one of several prologues to the miniseries ''[[Supremacy of the Cybermen (comic story)|Supremacy of the Cybermen]]'', published by [[Titan Comics]].  
'''''Prologue: The Eighth Doctor''''' was one of several prologues to the miniseries ''[[Supremacy of the Cybermen (comic story)|Supremacy of the Cybermen]]'', published by [[Titan Comics]].


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
The Eighth Doctor and Josie make their way back to the TARDIS only to find it covered in cyber-mats. They turn another way and run directly into the Cybermen. The Doctor explains their cold nature to Josie when the Cybermen begins shouting that they wish to save them.
The [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Josie Day|Josie]] make their way back to [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] only to find it covered in [[Cybermat]]s. They turn another way and run directly into the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]]. The Doctor explains their cold nature to Josie when the Cybermen begins shouting that they wish to save them.


== Characters ==
== Characters ==
* [[Eighth Doctor]]
* [[Eighth Doctor]]
* [[Josie Day]]
* [[Josie Day]]
* [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cyberman]]
*[[Cyberman]]
 
== References ==
''to be added''


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* This story was published in [[4D 4]].  
* This story was published in [[4D 4]].
* The Cybermen in this story are stylised after the Cybermen of the ''[[Dreadnought (comic story)|Dreadnought]]'' comic story.
* The Cybermen in this story are stylised after the Cybermen of the ''[[Dreadnought (comic story)|Dreadnought]]'' comic story.


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* The cyber-mats being used are reminiscent of the model used by crashed Cybermen in [[2011]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Closing Time (TV story)|Closing Time]]'')
* The events seen here are a result of the mass invasion of [[time]] and [[space]] by the [[Cybermen]], who have allied with [[Rassilon (Hell Bent)|Rassilon]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Supremacy of the Cybermen (comic story)|Supremacy of the Cybermen]]'')
* The Cybermats being used are reminiscent of the model used by the crashed Cybermen in [[2011]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Closing Time (TV story)|Closing Time]]'')
* This perversion of history is ultimately negated when the [[Twelfth Doctor]] and Rassilon restore the [[timeline]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Supremacy of the Cybermen (comic story)|Supremacy of the Cybermen]]'')


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Prologue: The Eighth Doctor was one of several prologues to the miniseries Supremacy of the Cybermen, published by Titan Comics.

Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Eighth Doctor and Josie make their way back to the TARDIS only to find it covered in Cybermats. They turn another way and run directly into the Cybermen. The Doctor explains their cold nature to Josie when the Cybermen begins shouting that they wish to save them.

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • This story was published in 4D 4.
  • The Cybermen in this story are stylised after the Cybermen of the Dreadnought comic story.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]