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|graphic novel name= The World Shapers
|number             = 9
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|writer            = {{il|[[Alan McKenzie]]|[[John Ridgway]]|[[Simon Furman]]|[[Jamie Delano]]|[[Grant Morrison]]|[[Mike Collins]]}}
|number= 9
|artist            = {{il|[[John Ridgway]]}}
|series= [[Doctor Who Magazine graphic novels|Graphic Novels]] -<br /> [[Sixth Doctor comic stories]]
|published in       = [[Doctor Who Magazine]]
|writers= Various
|release date       = [[May (releases)|May]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]]
|artists= Various
|publisher         = Panini Publishing Ltd.|Panini Books
|published in= [[Doctor Who Magazine]]
|format             = Comic sized paper back 186 pages
|release date= [[May]] [[2008]]
|isbn               = ISBN 978-1-905239-87-0
|publisher= [[Panini Publishing Ltd.|Panini Books]]
|series            = [[Doctor Who Magazine graphic novels]] publication order
|format= Comic sized paper back 186 pages
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|isbn= ISBN 978-1-905239-87-0
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'''''The World Shapers''''' was the ninth of [[Panini Publishing]]'s reprints of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' comic strips and the second of two collecting the [[Sixth Doctor]]'s run. It was published in [[2008]]. Unlike other reprints, such as those in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Doctor Who Classics]]'' — it featured pristine digital restoration of the original monochromatic art.
 
The strips included in this collection were from the back half of the Sixth Doctor's regular run in ''DWM'', and co-starred [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
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More thrilling adventures in time and space for the Sixth Doctor, Peri and their penguin pal Frobisher in this concluding volume of their complete comic strip run from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine!
More thrilling adventures in time and space for the Sixth Doctor, Peri and their penguin pal Frobisher in this concluding volume of their complete comic strip run from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine!


This book features the following digitally restored stories, reprinted in their original episodic format for the first time: EXODUS, REVELATION!, GENESIS!, NATURE OF THE BEAST, TIME BOMB, SALAD DAZE, CHANGES, PROFITS OF DOOM!, THE GIFT and THE WORLD SHAPERS!
This book features the following digitally restored stories, reprinted in their original episodic format for the first time: '''EXODUS''', '''REVELATION!''', '''GENESIS!''', '''NATURE OF THE BEAST!''', '''TIME BOMB''', '''SALAD DAZE''', '''CHANGES''', '''PROFITS OF DOOM!''', '''THE GIFT''' and '''THE WORLD SHAPERS'''!


These incredible escapades take our heroes from a world invaded by the terrible Cybermen to a planet obsessed with jazz, via a surreal journey to the heart of the TARDIS itself. But it is on the planet Marinus, a world the Doctor once visited long ago, that he faces his greatest peril – one that even the all-powerful Time Lords refuse to aid him in combating …
These incredible escapades take our heroes from a world invaded by the terrible Cybermen to a planet obsessed with jazz, via a surreal journey to the heart of the TARDIS itself. But it is on the planet Marinus, a world the Doctor once visited long ago, that he faces his greatest peril – one that even the all-powerful Time Lords refuse to aid him in combating ...


Featuring stunning artwork from JOHN RIDGWAY plus scripts from the legendary GRANT MORRISON (Batman:Arkham Asylum, Doom Patrol, The Invisibles), JAMIE DELANO (Hellblazer), SIMON FURMAN (Transformers), MIKE COLLINS (Star Trek) and ALAN McKENZIE (2000 AD).
Featuring stunning artwork from JOHN RIDGWAY plus scripts from the legendary GRANT MORRISON (Batman:Arkham Asylum, Doom Patrol, The Invisibles), JAMIE DELANO (Hellblazer), SIMON FURMAN (Transformers), MIKE COLLINS (Star Trek) and ALAN McKENZIE (2000 AD).
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== Comic stories ==
== Comic stories ==
=== [[Exodus]] ===
* ''[[Exodus (comic story)|Exodus]]''
Travelling Companion: [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]]
* ''[[Revelation! (comic story)|Revelation!]]''
 
* ''[[Genesis!]]''
 
* ''[[Nature of the Beast! (comic story)|Nature of the Beast!]]''
=== [[Revelation|Revelation!]] ===
* ''[[Time Bomb (DWM comic story)|Time Bomb]]''
Travelling Companion: [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]]<br />
* ''[[Salad Daze]]''
Additional features:
* ''[[Changes]]''
:
* ''[[Profits of Doom]]''
 
* ''[[The Gift (comic story)|The Gift]]''
=== [[Genesis!]] ===
* ''[[The World Shapers (comic story)|The World Shapers]]''
Travelling Companion: [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]]<br />
Additional features:
:
 
=== [[Nature of the Beast]] ===
Travelling Companion: [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]]
Additional features:
:
 
=== [[Time Bomb]] ===
Travelling Companion: [[Frobisher]]
Additional features:
 
 
=== [[Salad Daze]] ===
Travelling Companion: [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]]
Additional features:
 
 
=== [[Changes]] ===
Travelling Companion: [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]]
Additional features:
 
=== [[Profits of Doom|Profits of Doom!]] ===
Travelling Companion: [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]]
Additional features:
 
 
=== [[The Gift (comic story)|The Gift]] ===
Travelling Companion: [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]]
Additional features:
 
=== [[The World Shapers|The World Shapers!]] ===
Travelling Companion: [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and [[Frobisher]]
Additional features:
* [[Voord]]
* [[Cybermen]]
* [[Time Lord]]s


== Additional features ==
== Additional features ==
* Mock interview with [[Frobisher]]. (reprinted)
* Interview: [[Frobisher]] (reprinted mock interview)
* About the Authors
* About the Authors


== Credits ==
== Credits ==
Project editor and designer: [[Clayton Hickman]]
:Project editor and designer: [[Clayton Hickman]]
Scanning & digital cleanup: [[Peri Godbold]], DL Repro
:Scanning & digital cleanup: [[Peri Godbold]], DL Repro
Cover artwork by [[Mike Collins]]
:Cover artwork by [[Mike Collins]]
Cover inks by [[David A. Roach]]
:Cover inks by [[David A. Roach]]
Cover colours by [[James Offredi]]
:Cover colours by [[James Offredi]]
Head of Production: [[Mark Irvine]]
:Head of Production: [[Mark Irvine]]
Managing Editor: [[Alan O'Keefe]]
:Managing Editor: [[Alan O'Keefe]]
Managing Director: [[Mike Riddell]]
:Managing Director: [[Mike Riddell]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* This is the second of two collections featuring the run of [[Sixth Doctor]] stories from the pages of [[Doctor Who Magazine]]. It contains one hundred eighty-six high quality black and white printed pages and a new cover by [[Mike Collins]] and is priced at £15.99 (UK).
[[File:DWGN9 placeholder.jpg|thumb|Placeholder cover.]]
* [[IDW]] 's reprints of the Classic comic strips from ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' have yet to include any of the strips in this graphic novel. After the story arc of '[[Kane's Story]] ', '[[Abel's Story]] ', '[[The Warrior's Story]] ' and '[[Frobisher's Story]] ', the next available issue begins with '[[A Cold Day in Hell]] ' - the first [[Seventh Doctor]] strip. IDW did reprint '[[Changes]] ' and '[[The World Shapers]] ' in the '[[Grant Morrison's Doctor Who]] ' mini series.
* This volume contains one hundred eighty-six high quality black and white printed pages and a new cover by [[Mike Collins]]. It is priced at £15.99 (UK).
* A placeholder cover was used before release, featuring different artwork.


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You may be looking for the titular comic story.

The World Shapers was the ninth of Panini Publishing's reprints of Doctor Who Magazine comic strips and the second of two collecting the Sixth Doctor's run. It was published in 2008. Unlike other reprints, such as those in IDW's Doctor Who Classics — it featured pristine digital restoration of the original monochromatic art.

The strips included in this collection were from the back half of the Sixth Doctor's regular run in DWM, and co-starred Peri and Frobisher.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS FROM THE PAGES OF DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE!

More thrilling adventures in time and space for the Sixth Doctor, Peri and their penguin pal Frobisher in this concluding volume of their complete comic strip run from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine!

This book features the following digitally restored stories, reprinted in their original episodic format for the first time: EXODUS, REVELATION!, GENESIS!, NATURE OF THE BEAST!, TIME BOMB, SALAD DAZE, CHANGES, PROFITS OF DOOM!, THE GIFT and THE WORLD SHAPERS!

These incredible escapades take our heroes from a world invaded by the terrible Cybermen to a planet obsessed with jazz, via a surreal journey to the heart of the TARDIS itself. But it is on the planet Marinus, a world the Doctor once visited long ago, that he faces his greatest peril – one that even the all-powerful Time Lords refuse to aid him in combating ...

Featuring stunning artwork from JOHN RIDGWAY plus scripts from the legendary GRANT MORRISON (Batman:Arkham Asylum, Doom Patrol, The Invisibles), JAMIE DELANO (Hellblazer), SIMON FURMAN (Transformers), MIKE COLLINS (Star Trek) and ALAN McKENZIE (2000 AD).

AN ESSENTIAL COLLECTION FOR FANS OF DOCTOR WHO AND CLASSIC BRITISH COMICS!

Comic stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

Additional features[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Interview: Frobisher (reprinted mock interview)
  • About the Authors

Credits[[edit] | [edit source]]

Project editor and designer: Clayton Hickman
Scanning & digital cleanup: Peri Godbold, DL Repro
Cover artwork by Mike Collins
Cover inks by David A. Roach
Cover colours by James Offredi
Head of Production: Mark Irvine
Managing Editor: Alan O'Keefe
Managing Director: Mike Riddell

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Placeholder cover.
  • This volume contains one hundred eighty-six high quality black and white printed pages and a new cover by Mike Collins. It is priced at £15.99 (UK).
  • A placeholder cover was used before release, featuring different artwork.
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