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|image= The Fangs of Time003.jpg | |image = The Fangs of Time003.jpg | ||
|series= [[DWM comic stories|''DWM'' comic stories]] | |series= [[DWM comic stories|''DWM'' comic stories]] | ||
| | |main character = [[Sean (Doctor Who and the Fangs of Time)|Sean]] | ||
|featuring= [[Fourth Doctor]] | |||
|enemy= | |enemy = | ||
|setting= | |setting = | ||
|writer= [[Sean Longcroft]] | |writer = [[Sean Longcroft]] | ||
|editor=[[Gary Gillatt]] and [[Scott Gray]] | |editor = [[Gary Gillatt]] and [[Scott Gray]] | ||
|artist= [[Sean Longcroft]] | |artist = [[Sean Longcroft]] | ||
|colourist= | |colourist = | ||
|letterer=[[Elitta Fell]] | |letterer = [[Elitta Fell]] | ||
|publication= ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWM 243|243]] | |publication= ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWM 243|243]] | ||
|release date= [[29 August (releases)|29 August]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]] | |release date= [[29 August (releases)|29 August]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]] | ||
|cover date= [[25 September (releases)|25 September]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]] | |cover date= [[25 September (releases)|25 September]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]] | ||
|publisher= Marvel UK{{!}}Marvel Magazines | |publisher = Marvel UK{{!}}Marvel Magazines | ||
|format= Comic - 1 part | |format = Comic - 1 part | ||
|prev= Ground Zero (comic story) | |prev = Ground Zero (comic story) | ||
|next= Endgame (DWM comic story)|Endgame (comic story) | |next= Endgame (DWM comic story)|Endgame (comic story) | ||
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'''''Doctor Who and the Fangs of Time''''' was a piece of meta-fiction printed within ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'', showing the [[Sean Longcroft | '''''Doctor Who and the Fangs of Time''''' was a piece of meta-fiction printed within ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'', showing the writer of the story, [[Sean Longcroft]], discussing his childhood growing up with the show with the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | ||
The story serves as a transition between the two comics which fell directly before and after its printing — ''[[Ground Zero (comic story)|Ground Zero]]'' (the final continuous [[Seventh Doctor]] story) and ''[[Endgame (DWM comic story)|Endgame]]'' (the first continuous [[Eighth Doctor]] story). The Eighth Doctor's run on ''Doctor Who Magazine'' would be approached with a more direct and consistent manner, as they decided to form their own story-lines and their own take on the character. This was immediately marked with the introduction of [[Izzy Sinclair]], making the story the first to have an entirely unique set of companions since | The story serves as a transition between the two comics which fell directly before and after its printing — ''[[Ground Zero (comic story)|Ground Zero]]'' (the final continuous [[Seventh Doctor]] story) and ''[[Endgame (DWM comic story)|Endgame]]'' (the first continuous [[Eighth Doctor]] story). The Eighth Doctor's run on ''Doctor Who Magazine'' would be approached with a more direct and consistent manner, as they decided to form their own story-lines and their own take on the character. This was immediately marked with the introduction of [[Izzy Sinclair]], making the story the first to have an entirely unique set of companions since [[Sixth Doctor]] companion [[Frobisher]]. | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
A writer encounters the Doctor. | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
''to | ''Doctor Who'' fan writer and artist [[Sean (Doctor Who and the Fangs of Time)|Sean]], while trying to write a ''Who'' story for the BBC, has a visit from an old friend; the [[Fourth Doctor]] himself, who helps Sean to remember how he used to feel about ''Doctor Who'', why he fell out of touch with the programme, and why it's so important to remember how he really feels about it. | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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* [[Fourth Doctor (Robot)|Robot Doctor]] | * [[Fourth Doctor (Robot)|Robot Doctor]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Wirrn]], [[Mandrel]] and [[Ogron]]s are seen on a [[television]] screen. | * [[Wirrn]], [[Mandrel]] and [[Ogron]]s are seen on a [[television]] screen. | ||
* A [[Sontaran]] crashes in [[Joe Hedley]]'s [[cow]] field. | * A [[Sontaran]] crashes in [[Joe Hedley]]'s [[cow]] field. | ||
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* Sean says he used to buy [[Dalek Deathray]] lollies, even though he found them "vile". | * Sean says he used to buy [[Dalek Deathray]] lollies, even though he found them "vile". | ||
* One of Sean's classmates asks him to draw a [[Dalek]] for him. | * One of Sean's classmates asks him to draw a [[Dalek]] for him. | ||
* As he begins outgrowing ''[[Doctor Who]]'', Sean reads ''[[The Omen]]''. | * As he begins outgrowing ''[[Doctor Who (in-universe)|Doctor Who]]'', Sean reads ''[[The Omen]]''. | ||
* When thinking back on losing touch with ''[[Doctor Who]]'', Sean speculates that he might have [[regenerated]]. | * When thinking back on losing touch with ''[[Doctor Who (in-universe)|Doctor Who]]'', Sean speculates that he might have [[regenerated]]. | ||
* The Doctor pulls out a bag of [[jelly babies]]. | * The Doctor pulls out a bag of [[jelly babies]]. | ||
* A [[CyberMondan]] rises from a grave. | * A [[CyberMondan]] rises from a grave. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:36, 13 April 2024
Doctor Who and the Fangs of Time was a piece of meta-fiction printed within Doctor Who Magazine, showing the writer of the story, Sean Longcroft, discussing his childhood growing up with the show with the Fourth Doctor.
The story serves as a transition between the two comics which fell directly before and after its printing — Ground Zero (the final continuous Seventh Doctor story) and Endgame (the first continuous Eighth Doctor story). The Eighth Doctor's run on Doctor Who Magazine would be approached with a more direct and consistent manner, as they decided to form their own story-lines and their own take on the character. This was immediately marked with the introduction of Izzy Sinclair, making the story the first to have an entirely unique set of companions since Sixth Doctor companion Frobisher.
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
A writer encounters the Doctor.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
Doctor Who fan writer and artist Sean, while trying to write a Who story for the BBC, has a visit from an old friend; the Fourth Doctor himself, who helps Sean to remember how he used to feel about Doctor Who, why he fell out of touch with the programme, and why it's so important to remember how he really feels about it.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Fourth Doctor
- Sean
- Joe Hedley
- Mr. Dominus
- Sean's aunt
- Sean's mom
- Tom Baker
- Sarah Jane Smith
- Sarah Jane Smith's daughter
- Jo Grant
- Clifford Jones
- Jo Grant's child
- Leela
- Giant rat
- Goth
- Odda
- Robot Doctor
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Wirrn, Mandrel and Ogrons are seen on a television screen.
- A Sontaran crashes in Joe Hedley's cow field.
- While helping the Sontaran to his barn, Hedley sees images of a Draconian, a Sea Devil, an Axon, and a Dæmon.
- Sean constructs a plasticine Kraal.
- Sean says he used to buy Dalek Deathray lollies, even though he found them "vile".
- One of Sean's classmates asks him to draw a Dalek for him.
- As he begins outgrowing Doctor Who, Sean reads The Omen.
- When thinking back on losing touch with Doctor Who, Sean speculates that he might have regenerated.
- The Doctor pulls out a bag of jelly babies.
- A CyberMondan rises from a grave.
- An Auton baby is baptised in the name of the Nestene Consciousness.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This comic is a meta-fictional effort, featuring a "real world" character watching Doctor Who and the Fourth Doctor turning up, seemingly the narrator's friend.
- This is the first time the theme tune has been rendered in a comic, with lyrics:
- Da-Lin-Da-Din
- Da-Lin-Da-Din
- Da-Lin-Da-Din
- Wa-ooooo
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