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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|image | |image = AmyElevenTOGD.jpg | ||
|series | |series = ''[[Doctor Who]]'' - Graphic Novels | ||
|number | |number = 1 | ||
|doctor | |doctor = Eleventh Doctor | ||
|companions | |companions = [[Amy Pond|Amy]] | ||
|enemy | |enemy = [[Chief Strategist]] Dalek | ||
|setting | |setting = [[Station 7]], [[41st century]]; [[Strantana]] | ||
|writer | |writer = Justin Richards | ||
|artist | |artist = [[Mike Collins]] | ||
|release date | |release date = 16 September 2010 | ||
|publisher | |publisher = BBC Books | ||
|publisher2 | |publisher2 = Random House | ||
|format | |format = Graphic novel, 128 pages | ||
|isbn | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-84607-984-9 | ||
|prev | |prev = The Age of Chaos (comic story) | ||
|next | |next = The Dalek Project (comic story) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''The Only Good Dalek''''' was a new series graphic novel and the first of its format. | '''''The Only Good Dalek''''' was a new series graphic novel and the first of its format. | ||
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As the fighters near the [[Dalek saucer|"asteroids"]], Kustler insists they use their captured Dalek technology against the attackers. Tranter refuses but there is little choice. Tranter eventually decides to go along with the plan. Static power is cut and the prisoner Daleks are taken to be converted. As the prisoner Daleks are converted, Jay orders them to be numbered to tell them apart from proper Daleks. The sound of static pulses fills the base, taking control of the Ogrons and Robomen. Finally, the Dalek fleet abandons the asteroid camouflage and a great space battle begins. Most of the casualties are humans. | As the fighters near the [[Dalek saucer|"asteroids"]], Kustler insists they use their captured Dalek technology against the attackers. Tranter refuses but there is little choice. Tranter eventually decides to go along with the plan. Static power is cut and the prisoner Daleks are taken to be converted. As the prisoner Daleks are converted, Jay orders them to be numbered to tell them apart from proper Daleks. The sound of static pulses fills the base, taking control of the Ogrons and Robomen. Finally, the Dalek fleet abandons the asteroid camouflage and a great space battle begins. Most of the casualties are humans. | ||
The converted Daleks are positioned on a balcony while the attacking Daleks dock the station. The Robomen and Ogrons also join the battle and overpower the guards. They arrive sooner than the Daleks who are busy cutting through bulkhead doors. The converted Daleks fight back and drive them away. However, the Daleks breach the station. The Doctor sends Amy back to the TARDIS while the Daleks arrive at the balcony. When ordered to fight back, the converted Daleks turn on the SSS. Many are killed, including Kustler. The Doctor quickly releases the docking clamps of the section they are in and the Daleks are sucked into space. The section falls to the ice [[planet]] [[Strantana]] below | The converted Daleks are positioned on a balcony while the attacking Daleks dock the station. The Robomen and Ogrons also join the battle and overpower the guards. They arrive sooner than the Daleks who are busy cutting through bulkhead doors. The converted Daleks fight back and drive them away. However, the Daleks breach the station. The Doctor sends Amy back to the TARDIS while the Daleks arrive at the balcony. When ordered to fight back, the converted Daleks turn on the SSS. Many are killed, including Kustler. The Doctor quickly releases the docking clamps of the section they are in and the Daleks are sucked into space. The section falls to the ice [[planet]] [[Strantana]] below. | ||
Still on the station, Amy and Jay find a damaged Dalek that went through conversion, numbered 3, but the Daleks capture them and move to destroy everything on the station in search of "the Abomination". With no luck they scan the jettisoned section and detect the Doctor. The Doctor meanwhile gets out of the section on Strantana's surface as it begins to sink in the planet's molten core under the shattered ice and go an explore, unaware they are being watched from afar. They are attacked by native creatures but saved by others who have undergone a process which tamed them and they are led a hidden base. | Still on the station, Amy and Jay find a damaged Dalek that went through conversion, numbered 3, but the Daleks capture them and move to destroy everything on the station in search of "the Abomination". With no luck they scan the jettisoned section and detect the Doctor. The Doctor meanwhile gets out of the section on Strantana's surface as it begins to sink in the planet's molten core under the shattered ice and go an explore, unaware they are being watched from afar. They are attacked by native creatures but saved by others who have undergone a process which tamed them and they are led a hidden base. | ||
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== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
*[[Eleventh Doctor]] | * [[Eleventh Doctor]] | ||
*[[Amy Pond]] | * [[Amy Pond]] | ||
*[[Hadleigh]] | * [[Hadleigh (The Only Good Dalek)|Hadleigh]] | ||
*[[Jay]] | * [[Jay Bourne]] | ||
*Commander [[Tranter]] | * Commander [[Tranter]] | ||
*[[Kustler]] | * [[Kustler]] | ||
*Professor [[Weston]] | * Professor [[Weston (The Only Good Dalek)|Weston]] | ||
*[[The Abomination (The Only Good Dalek)|The Abomination]] | * [[The Abomination (The Only Good Dalek)|The Abomination]] | ||
*[[Slyther]] | * [[Slyther]] | ||
*[[Strategist Dalek]]s | * [[Strategist Dalek]]s | ||
*[[Dalek drone|Dalek Drones]] | * [[Dalek drone|Dalek Drones]] | ||
*[[Scientist Dalek]]s | * [[Scientist Dalek]]s | ||
*[[Dalek 1]] | * [[Dalek 1 (The Only Good Dalek)|Dalek 1]] | ||
*[[Dalek 2]] | * [[Dalek 2 (The Only Good Dalek)|Dalek 2]] | ||
*[[Dalek 3]] | * [[Dalek 3 (The Only Good Dalek)|Dalek 3]] | ||
*[[Dalek 4 (The Only Good Dalek)|Dalek 4]] | * [[Dalek 4 (The Only Good Dalek)|Dalek 4]] | ||
*[[Chief Strategist]] | * [[Chief Strategist]] | ||
*[[Sanders (The Only Good Dalek)|Sanders]] | * [[Sanders (The Only Good Dalek)|Sanders]] | ||
*[[Avern]] | * [[Avern]] | ||
*[[Gribbin]] | * [[Gribbin]] | ||
*[[Phelps]] | * [[Phelps]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Tranter]] mentions how the humans re-took [[Caridos]] from the Daleks in '94 (most likely [[3994]]) and captured some of their Robomen. | * [[Tranter]] mentions how the humans re-took [[Caridos]] from the Daleks in '94 (most likely [[3994]]) and captured some of their Robomen. | ||
* Tranter received a field promotion at the [[Fall of Pythagoran]]. | * Tranter received a field promotion at the [[Fall of Pythagoran]]. | ||
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* The Doctor calls the [[petrified jungle]] by name, although it is referred to as both a [[forest]] and a [[jungle]]. | * The Doctor calls the [[petrified jungle]] by name, although it is referred to as both a [[forest]] and a [[jungle]]. | ||
* Sanders leads [[Gamma Team]], equipped with [[Anti-Varga suit]]s and [[tranq gun]]s. | * Sanders leads [[Gamma Team]], equipped with [[Anti-Varga suit]]s and [[tranq gun]]s. | ||
* The Daleks use [[Distronic explosive|distronic]] explosives in their missiles. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* A preview of the first few pages involved [[Skaro]], a [[Slyther]] and a man turning into a [[Varga plant]]. An extra page shown on Amazon.co.uk featured members of the [[Space Security Service]], [[Ogron]]s and [[Robomen]]. | * A preview of the first few pages involved [[Skaro]], a [[Slyther]] and a man turning into a [[Varga plant]]. An extra page shown on Amazon.co.uk featured members of the [[Space Security Service]], [[Ogron]]s and [[Robomen]]. | ||
* Only [[Drone Dalek|Drone]], [[Scientist Dalek|Scientist]], and [[Strategist Dalek|Strategist model]] Daleks feature in this story. This comic features a higher rank of the [[Strategist Dalek]]s the [[Chief Strategist]]. | * Only [[Drone Dalek|Drone]], [[Scientist Dalek|Scientist]], and [[Strategist Dalek|Strategist model]] Daleks feature in this story. This comic features a higher rank of the [[Strategist Dalek]]s the [[Chief Strategist]]. | ||
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* The idea for a graphic novel was first proposed by [[Justin Richards]] in [[2008]]. It was to feature Daleks in the [[First World War]], and be titled ''[[The Dalek Project]]''. However, for various reasons, ''The Only Good Dalek'' was made in its place. One such reason is explained in an interview with Richards in [[Doctor Who: The Dalek Handbook|The Dalek Handbook]], in which he said ''The Dalek Project'' felt too much like a [[Tenth Doctor]] story. However, in September 2012 Richards and Mike Collins will publish a new version of ''The Dalek Project'' as the second BBC Books graphic novel.[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/06/dwn270612143517-bbc-books-autumn.html] | * The idea for a graphic novel was first proposed by [[Justin Richards]] in [[2008]]. It was to feature Daleks in the [[First World War]], and be titled ''[[The Dalek Project]]''. However, for various reasons, ''The Only Good Dalek'' was made in its place. One such reason is explained in an interview with Richards in [[Doctor Who: The Dalek Handbook|The Dalek Handbook]], in which he said ''The Dalek Project'' felt too much like a [[Tenth Doctor]] story. However, in September 2012 Richards and Mike Collins will publish a new version of ''The Dalek Project'' as the second BBC Books graphic novel.[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/06/dwn270612143517-bbc-books-autumn.html] | ||
* Although evidence suggests the story is set in the 41st century, not long after the events of ''[[Mission to the Unknown (TV story)|Mission to the Unknown]]'' and ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]'' which took place in [[4000]], the war is said to have lasted for a hundred years. This suggests the Daleks of the [[New Dalek Paradigm]] have rewritten Dalek history in some way, as [[Marc Cory]] claims in the original timeline that the Daleks disappeared from human space not long after [[3000]]. | * Although evidence suggests the story is set in the 41st century, not long after the events of ''[[Mission to the Unknown (TV story)|Mission to the Unknown]]'' and ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]'' which took place in [[4000]], the war is said to have lasted for a hundred years. This suggests the Daleks of the [[New Dalek Paradigm]] have rewritten Dalek history in some way, as [[Marc Cory]] claims in the original timeline that the Daleks disappeared from human space not long after [[3000]]. | ||
* Because Justin Richards was unaware the Dalek design was changing, the story was originally to feature the bronze Dalek design from [[2005]] and the Daleks would be made | * Because Justin Richards was unaware the Dalek design was changing, the story was originally to feature the bronze Dalek design from [[2005]] and the Daleks would be made dependent on [[static electricity]] once more by having their slats removed. This idea was changed when Richards received photos of the [[New Dalek Paradigm]]. ([[REF]]: ''[[The Dalek Handbook]]'') However, he also seemed unaware that [[Steven Moffat]] intended the New Paradigm design to act as a Dalek officer class rather than a replacement design. ([[REF]]: ''[[The Brilliant Book 2011]]'') Following [[Series 6 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 6]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' in 2011, the 2005 design of the Daleks have appeared in every televised Dalek story apart from ''[[Resolution (TV story)|Resolution]]'' and ''[[Destination: Skaro (TV story)|Destination: Skaro]]'' {{as of|2023|11|lc=y}}, and the last onscreen appearance of a Paradigm Dalek {{as of|2023|11|lc=y}} was in the [[Series 7 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 7]] episode ''[[Asylum of the Daleks (TV story)|Asylum of the Daleks]]''. | ||
* The types of Daleks shown in this comic are the [[New Dalek Paradigm]] from the [[Eleventh Doctor]]'s era on TV. | |||
* Amy references the replica [[Skaro]] forest like [[Byzantium (spacecraft)|The Byzantium]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of Angels (TV story)|The Time of Angels]]'') | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* When talking with the team on Station 7, the Doctor mentions that he has worked with [[Bret Vyon]] and [[Sara Kingdom]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan]]'') to gain the team's trust, prompting the station commander to comment that the Doctor has impeccable credentials but must have started fighting Daleks at a young age, suggesting that this takes place within a decade of [[Mavic Chen]]'s attempted takeover. The Doctor responds "[[First Doctor|you have no idea]]." | * When talking with the team on Station 7, the Doctor mentions that he has worked with [[Bret Vyon]] and [[Sara Kingdom]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]'') to gain the team's trust, prompting the station commander to comment that the Doctor has impeccable credentials but must have started fighting Daleks at a young age, suggesting that this takes place within a decade of [[Mavic Chen]]'s attempted takeover. The Doctor responds "[[First Doctor|you have no idea]]." | ||
* A [[Time Field]] Crack appears on a tank that holds a Dalek creature. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Big Bang]]'') | * A [[Time Field]] Crack appears on a tank that holds a Dalek creature. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Big Bang (TV story)|The Big Bang]]'') | ||
* The Daleks refer to Professor Weston's genetically pacified Dalek as "the [[Abomination]]", a name they have often used in the past to describe beings they loathe and/or fear. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (novelisation)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways]]'', ''[[The Stolen Earth]]'') | * The Daleks refer to Professor Weston's genetically pacified Dalek as "the [[Abomination]]", a name they have often used in the past to describe beings they loathe and/or fear. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (novelisation)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]'', ''[[The Stolen Earth (TV story)|The Stolen Earth]]'') | ||
* Amy refers to previously seeing Daleks "pretending to be good". ([[TV]]: ''[[Victory of the Daleks]]'') | * Amy refers to previously seeing Daleks "pretending to be good". ([[TV]]: ''[[Victory of the Daleks (TV story)|Victory of the Daleks]]'') | ||
* Amy refers to the forest on the [[Byzantium ( | * Amy refers to the forest on the [[Byzantium (spacecraft)|Byzantium]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Flesh and Stone (TV story)|Flesh and Stone]]'') | ||
* The Doctor explains that [[Magnedon]]s were used by the [[Thal]]s as a power source. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'') | * The Doctor explains that [[Magnedon]]s were used by the [[Thal]]s as a power source. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'') | ||
* A Drone Dalek having a Dalek | * A Drone Dalek having a Dalek Strategist killed for failure is similar to two Daleks giving the same punishment to the [[Dalek Commander (The Dalek Revenge)|Dalek Commander]] in [[COMIC]]: ''[[The Dalek Revenge (comic story)|The Dalek Revenge]]'' | ||
* The Doctor mentions the [[Thousand Year War]], calling it "a [[Nuclear war|nuclear]] [[fire]] that burned for a thousand years". ([[TV]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'') | * The Doctor mentions the [[Thousand Year War]], calling it "a [[Nuclear war|nuclear]] [[fire]] that burned for a thousand years". ([[TV]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'') | ||
* Outlines of different Dalek designs are displayed on a screen on a wall. These designs include the first Daleks ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'') | * Outlines of different Dalek designs are displayed on a screen on a wall. These designs include the first Daleks, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'') the [[Special Weapons Dalek]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'') a [[Last Great Time War|Time War]] Dalek ([[TV]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'' onwards), and possibly [[Davros]]. | ||
* When the Doctor mentions [[Skaro]], he is sure Amy will recognise it. The two of them travel to Skaro in [[GAME]]: ''[[City of the Daleks (video game)|City of the Daleks]]''. As Skaro is not mentioned to Amy before ''City'', this story must take place some time after that. | * When the Doctor mentions [[Skaro]], he is sure Amy will recognise it. The two of them travel to Skaro in [[GAME]]: ''[[City of the Daleks (video game)|City of the Daleks]]''. As Skaro is not mentioned to Amy before ''City'', this story must take place some time after that. | ||
* The Doctor claims that when a Dalek casing loses power, the Dalek creature inside doesn't die but rather stays inert until power is restored. This is a possible reference to ''[[The Curse of the Daleks (audio story)|The Curse of the Daleks]]'' where the Daleks in the [[Dalek City]] from ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'' are revived by explorers once they reactivate the power. Something similar would later happen in ''[[The Dalek Project (comic story)|The Dalek Project]]'' where the Daleks on a crashed ship are revived by an external power source even after being inactive for a hundred years. | * The Doctor claims that when a Dalek casing loses power, the Dalek creature inside doesn't die but rather stays inert until power is restored. This is a possible reference to ''[[The Curse of the Daleks (audio story)|The Curse of the Daleks]]'' where the Daleks in the [[Dalek City]] from ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'' are revived by explorers once they reactivate the power. Something similar would later happen in ''[[The Dalek Project (comic story)|The Dalek Project]]'' where the Daleks on a crashed ship are revived by an external power source even after being inactive for a hundred years. | ||
* The [[Twelfth Doctor]] would later meet another so-called "good Dalek" which he named [[Rusty]], sharing the scepticism of his predecessor. ([[TV]]: ''[[Into the Dalek (TV story)|Into the Dalek]]'') | * The [[Twelfth Doctor]] would later meet another so-called "good Dalek" which he named [[Rusty (Into the Dalek)|Rusty]], sharing the scepticism of his predecessor. ([[TV]]: ''[[Into the Dalek (TV story)|Into the Dalek]]'') | ||
== Cover gallery == | |||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | |||
The Only Good Dalek Cover.jpg|Graphic novel cover | |||
The Only Good Dalek Full Cover.jpg|Full cover | |||
Doctor Who The Only Good Dalek & The Dalek Project cover.jpg|2016 edition with ''[[The Dalek Project (comic story)|The Dalek Project]]'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
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