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|companions= [[Louise (Dalek movies)|Louise]]<br /> [[Susan (Dalek movies)|Susan]]
|enemy       = [[Dalek]]s
|enemy= The [[Dalek]]s
|year         = [[Mars]]
|year= [[Mars]]
|editor       = [[Gary Gillatt]] and [[Scott Gray]]
|editor= [[Gary Gillatt]] and [[Scott Gray]]
|writer       = Alan Barnes
|writer= [[Alan Barnes]] (and Pencils)
|artist       = [[Lee Sullivan]]
|artist= [[Lee Sullivan]]  
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|letterer     = [[Elitta Fell]]  
|letterer= [[Elitta Fell]]  
|publication = ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWMS Spring 1996|Spring Special (1996)]]   
|publication= ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWMS Spring 1996|Spring Special (1996)]]   
|release date = February 1996
|release date= February [[1996]]
|reprint      = Daleks: The Ultimate Comic Strip Collection - Volume 2
|publisher= [[Marvel Comics]]
|publisher   = Marvel Comics
|format= B&W 1 part / 8 pages  
|format       = B&W 1 part / 8 pages  
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'''''Daleks Versus the Martians''''' was a comic story published in the ''[[DWMS Spring 1996|Doctor Who Magazine Spring Special 1996]]''. It was written by [[Alan Barnes]]. A prequel to ''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (theatrical film)|Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]'', the story featured Dr. Who meeting the Daleks on Mars, where they appear to be planning an attack on [[Earth]].
 
== Summary ==
== Summary ==
While exploring the mysteries of the [[Martian Sphinx]], Dr. Who, [[Louise (Dalek movies)|Louise]] and [[Susan (Dalek movies)|Susan]] are captured by [[Dalek]]s who have moved into the Sol system, closer to Earth. Dr. Who and Susan escape with the help of the native [[Martian (Dr. Who Universe)|Martians]] and are taken to a city beneath the Sphinx. Dr. Who activates a dormant fighting robot there. As Dr. Who rescues Louise from the Daleks (who have learnt about ''Tardis'''), the robot attacks and destroys the Daleks' Martian base. This only delays their future attack on 'The Blue Planet'.
While exploring the mysteries of the [[Martian Sphinx]], [[Dr. Who (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Dr. Who]], [[Louise (Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.)|Louise]] and [[Susan (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Susan]] are captured by [[Dalek]]s who have moved into the Sol system, closer to Earth. Dr. Who and Susan escape with the help of the native [[Martian (Daleks Versus the Martians)|Martians]] and are taken to a city beneath the Sphinx. Dr. Who activates a dormant fighting robot there. As Dr. Who rescues Louise from the Daleks (who have learnt about [[TARDIS (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|TARDIS]]), the robot attacks and destroys the Daleks' Martian base. This only delays their future attack on "the Blue Planet".


== Characters and Concepts ==
== Plot ==
'''Louise''', niece of the traveller in time and space known as Dr. Who. A Dalek scan revealed her as human. She was rescued by Dr. Who from the Dalek saucer as it prepared to leave Mars to return to Skaro before being destroyed by the Martian Sphinx.
''to be added''


'''Mars''', commonly known as the red planet, in the Sol System. Home to one of the natural wonder of the universe, the Mars Bubble  a hundred-mile wide atmospheric pocket capable of sustaining life. Located within the bubble live the surviving native Martians and the Martian Sphinx.
== Characters ==
* [[Dr. Who (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Dr. Who]]
* [[Louise (Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.)|Louise]]
* [[Susan (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Susan]]
* [[Dalek]]s
* [[Martian (Daleks Versus the Martians)|Martians]]


'''Martians''' (native), small, telepathic, hairless humanoid creatures with large eyes, no mouth or nose. Driven to live in the underground canal and cave systems by the Devastation, many died, along with an understanding of their former technology, which was left abandoned or unused (e.g. The Martian Sphinx)
== Worldbuilding ==
=== Mars ===
* The [[Sol system]] planet [[Mars]] is home to the [[Mars Bubble]], a hundred-mile-wide atmospheric pocket capable of sustaining life and one of the natural wonders of the [[universe]]. Located within the bubble live the surviving native [[Martian (Daleks Versus the Martians)|Martians]] and the [[Martian Sphinx]].


'''Martian Sphinx''' is the ultimate weapon of war, a giant robot with formidable fire power. It lay dormant with all but its face beneath the surface for many generations. It was regarded as a curiosity until revived by Dr. Who, who interpreted a series of carved hieroglyphs in the underground cave system as activation codes for the robot. It was reactivated in time to destroy the Daleks who were planning to use the planet as a launch base in an attack on the Blue Planet (aka Earth).
=== Species ===
* [[Martian (Daleks Versus the Martians)|Martians]] are small, telepathic, hairless humanoid creatures with large eyes, no mouth or nose.


'''Susan''', granddaughter of the traveller in time and space known as Dr. Who. She helped revive the Martian Sphinx with her understanding of the hieroglyphs found in the cave system below the surface of the planet.
=== Weapons ===
* The [[Martian Sphinx]] is the ultimate weapon of war, a giant robot with formidable firepower.


== References ==
=== Susan ===
''to be added''
* [[Susan (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Susan]] helped revive the Martian Sphinx with her understanding of the hieroglyphs found in the cave system below the surface of the planet.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* This comic strip is "In memory of [[Peter Cushing]] OBE. 26th May 1911 - 11th August 1994".
* This comic strip is "In memory of [[Peter Cushing]] OBE. 26th May 1911 - [[11 August (people)|11th August]] [[1994 (people)|1994]]". In actuality, however, Cushing was born on [[26 May (releases)|26 May]] [[1913 (people)|1913]].
* As in the movies, the Doctor is referred to as "Dr. Who" and the TARDIS as simply ''[[TARDIS (Dalek movies)|Tardis]]''.
* As in the movies and other 1960s stories like ''[[Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks (novelisation)|Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks]]'', the Doctor is referred to as "Dr. Who" and the TARDIS as simply ''[[TARDIS (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Tardis]]''.
* A [[Dalek invasion of Mars]] accompanying their [[2150s Dalek invasion of Earth|22nd century invasion of Earth]] was also featured in ''[[GodEngine (novel)|GodEngine]]''.


=== Original print details ===
=== Original print details ===
:Publication with page count and closing captions
:Publication with page count and closing captions
* [[DWMS Spring 1996]] (8)
* [[DWMS Spring 1996]] (8)


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* This occurs before the Daleks' successful invasion of [[Earth]]. (''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]'')
''to be added''
 
== Timeline ==
* This story takes place after [[ST]]: ''[[The House on Oldark Moor (short story)|The House on Oldark Moor]]''
* This story takes place before ''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]''


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Dwrefguide|cushing.htm#STRIP|Daleks Versus the Martians}}
{{dwrefguide|cushing.htm#STRIP|Daleks Versus the Martians}}
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Daleks Versus the Martians was a comic story published in the Doctor Who Magazine Spring Special 1996. It was written by Alan Barnes. A prequel to Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., the story featured Dr. Who meeting the Daleks on Mars, where they appear to be planning an attack on Earth.

Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

While exploring the mysteries of the Martian Sphinx, Dr. Who, Louise and Susan are captured by Daleks who have moved into the Sol system, closer to Earth. Dr. Who and Susan escape with the help of the native Martians and are taken to a city beneath the Sphinx. Dr. Who activates a dormant fighting robot there. As Dr. Who rescues Louise from the Daleks (who have learnt about TARDIS), the robot attacks and destroys the Daleks' Martian base. This only delays their future attack on "the Blue Planet".

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

Mars[[edit] | [edit source]]

Species[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Martians are small, telepathic, hairless humanoid creatures with large eyes, no mouth or nose.

Weapons[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Martian Sphinx is the ultimate weapon of war, a giant robot with formidable firepower.

Susan[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Susan helped revive the Martian Sphinx with her understanding of the hieroglyphs found in the cave system below the surface of the planet.

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Original print details[[edit] | [edit source]]

Publication with page count and closing captions

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

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