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|image = Four Doctors (comic story).jpg | |image = Four Doctors (comic story).jpg | ||
|doctor = Twelfth Doctor | |doctor = Twelfth Doctor, Eleventh Doctor, Tenth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Clara Oswald|Clara]] | |companions = [[Clara Oswald|Clara]], [[Alice Obiefune|Alice]], [[Gabby Gonzalez|Gabby]] | ||
|featuring = War Doctor | |featuring = War Doctor | ||
|featuring2 = Ninth Doctor | |featuring2 = Ninth Doctor | ||
|featuring3 | |featuring3 = Rose Tyler | ||
|enemy = [[Twelfth Doctor (Four Doctors)|Alternate Twelfth Doctor]] | |||
|enemy = [[Twelfth Doctor (Four Doctors)|Alternate Twelfth Doctor | |||
|year = {{il|[[Paris]], [[1923]]|[[Marinus]], [[A10%?]]}} | |year = {{il|[[Paris]], [[1923]]|[[Marinus]], [[A10%?]]}} | ||
|writer = | |writer = Paul Cornell | ||
|editor = [[Andrew James]] | |editor = [[Andrew James]] | ||
|artist = [[Neil Edwards]] | |artist = [[Neil Edwards]] | ||
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|reprint3 = DWCT 2.3 | |reprint3 = DWCT 2.3 | ||
|traded = ''[[Four Doctors (graphic novel)|Four Doctors]]'' | |traded = ''[[Four Doctors (graphic novel)|Four Doctors]]'' | ||
|release date = | |release date = 19 August - 23 September 2015 | ||
|cover date = | |cover date = | ||
|publisher = Titan Comics | |publisher = Titan Comics | ||
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=== Part one === | === Part one === | ||
[[File:Four_Doctors_War_Doctor_on_Maranus.jpg|thumb|left|The War Doctor on Marinus.]] | [[File:Four_Doctors_War_Doctor_on_Maranus.jpg|thumb|left|The War Doctor on Marinus.]] | ||
On the planet, [[Marinus]], in the year [[A10%?]] | On the planet, [[Marinus]], in the year [[A10%?]] of the [[Last Great Time War]], the [[War Doctor]], along with a group of [[Voord]] watch as a [[Dalek flying saucer|Dalek saucer]] crashes into the ground. The Doctor had forced the Daleks to go through advanced evolution, reducing them all to dust. The Voord leader collapses to the ground, as his paradox shield fails. Before he dies, his armour transforms into a liquid that engulfs one of the human servants, [[Moktek]], joining him to the Voord group mind and making him the new leader. The leader remarks on how that aspect of their species has remained the same, while so much else has changed. The Doctor agrees, noting how Marinus is now an acid desert world, very different from the lush world it had once been. | ||
The Doctor and the Voord leader head into the remains of the Dalek saucer, with the Doctor telling the leader about the weapon that the Daleks intended to use against the Voord. The weapon would've erased the Voord from existence, meaning the Daleks take the Voord's resistance seriously. The leader asks him if the Time Lords also do so. He mentions how the Time War has changed the Voord for the better, and wants to know if the Time Lords will revert everything back to how it was, when they win the Time War. The Doctor avoids answering, bringing up how tense relations are between him and the High Council. He also mentions that he doesn't make grand promises about anything, unlike his former selves. But, he does agree to act as an intermediary and to try to convince the High Council, but that's all he can do. Even with that, the Voord leader is still worried about the future. | The Doctor and the Voord leader head into the remains of the Dalek saucer, with the Doctor telling the leader about the weapon that the Daleks intended to use against the Voord. The weapon would've erased the Voord from existence, meaning the Daleks take the Voord's resistance seriously. The leader asks him if the Time Lords also do so. He mentions how the Time War has changed the Voord for the better, and wants to know if the Time Lords will revert everything back to how it was, when they win the Time War. The Doctor avoids answering, bringing up how tense relations are between him and the High Council. He also mentions that he doesn't make grand promises about anything, unlike his former selves. But, he does agree to act as an intermediary and to try to convince the High Council, but that's all he can do. Even with that, the Voord leader is still worried about the future. | ||
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To Clara's horror, both the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors come storming in, proclaiming that what Clara has told them is impossible. The Eleventh Doctor notices his former self, and as he doesn't remember this meeting, realises that this is bad for the universe. The Tenth Doctor is sceptical of the Eleventh Doctor's identity, [[The Next Doctor (TV story)|having recently met an]] [[Jackson Lake|imposter]]. Using his sonic screwdriver, he confirms that the Eleventh Doctor is his next incarnation. Both then remark that the person they met outside is another story. | To Clara's horror, both the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors come storming in, proclaiming that what Clara has told them is impossible. The Eleventh Doctor notices his former self, and as he doesn't remember this meeting, realises that this is bad for the universe. The Tenth Doctor is sceptical of the Eleventh Doctor's identity, [[The Next Doctor (TV story)|having recently met an]] [[Jackson Lake|imposter]]. Using his sonic screwdriver, he confirms that the Eleventh Doctor is his next incarnation. Both then remark that the person they met outside is another story. | ||
That person walks in, revealing himself to be the Twelfth Doctor. He tells his former selves to shut up and then turns his attention to Clara, revealing to her that he figured out what she was up to. He tried to talk sense into the other two Doctors, but they wouldn't listen. So, they're going to have a Multi-Doctor | That person walks in, revealing himself to be the Twelfth Doctor. He tells his former selves to shut up and then turns his attention to Clara, revealing to her that he figured out what she was up to. He tried to talk sense into the other two Doctors, but they wouldn't listen. So, they're going to have a [[Multi-Doctor event]], whether they like it or not. | ||
The Tenth Doctor has accepted that the Eleventh Doctor is his next and final incarnation, but doesn't accept that the Twelfth Doctor is a future incarnation, as it's not possible for him to exist. The Eleventh Doctor points out that they don't know what's going on here. Clara intervenes, telling the three Doctors to stop this and walk away. She knows this meeting didn't happen. Even though time can be rewritten, this moment is a fixed point in time. The Tenth and Twelfth Doctors keep arguing, with Gabby trying to convince the Tenth Doctor to leave, as she believes Clara is telling the truth. The Tenth Doctor refuses, proclaiming the Twelfth Doctor to be an abomination, a word the Daleks tend to use, as the Twelfth Doctor points out. | The Tenth Doctor has accepted that the Eleventh Doctor is his next and final incarnation, but doesn't accept that the Twelfth Doctor is a future incarnation, as it's not possible for him to exist. The Eleventh Doctor points out that they don't know what's going on here. Clara intervenes, telling the three Doctors to stop this and walk away. She knows this meeting didn't happen. Even though time can be rewritten, this moment is a fixed point in time. The Tenth and Twelfth Doctors keep arguing, with Gabby trying to convince the Tenth Doctor to leave, as she believes Clara is telling the truth. The Tenth Doctor refuses, proclaiming the Twelfth Doctor to be an abomination, a word the Daleks tend to use, as the Twelfth Doctor points out. | ||
The Twelfth Doctor turns his attention to Gabby and Alice, asking the two to tell their Doctors to listen to him. Clara has given up by this point, knowing she can't stop this now. The Eleventh Doctor tries to be the peacemaker between his other two selves, but the Twelfth Doctor provokes the Tenth Doctor again. In the ensuing argument, the two Doctors touch, causing a spark to shoot between them. The Eleventh Doctor confirms this to be the [[Blinovitch Limitation Effect]], which proves the Twelfth Doctor's identity. A look of dread is on his face at this revelation. As he and the other two Doctors point out, they have just caused a paradox at a fixed point in time, which means only one thing. The six look up to see [[Reaper]]s appear above them. | The Twelfth Doctor turns his attention to Gabby and Alice, asking the two to tell their Doctors to listen to him. Clara has given up by this point, knowing she can't stop this now. The Eleventh Doctor tries to be the peacemaker between his other two selves, but the Twelfth Doctor provokes the Tenth Doctor again. In the ensuing argument, the two Doctors touch, causing a spark to shoot between them. The Eleventh Doctor confirms this to be the [[Blinovitch Limitation Effect]], which proves the Twelfth Doctor's identity. A look of dread is on his face at this revelation. As he and the other two Doctors point out, they have just caused a paradox at a fixed point in time, which means only one thing. The six look up to see [[Reaper]]s appear above them. | ||
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The others have already worked out where the Eleventh Doctor plans on going, and reach his TARDIS before he does. The Tenth Doctor snaps his fingers to open the door, but the TARDIS is nothing more than an empty Police Box. The Doctors were already expecting this and have a solution. By triggering another Blinovitch Limitation Effect, they can use the power from that paradox to access the TARDIS interior. The Twelfth Doctor tells the Tenth Doctor to start poking him, but the Tenth Doctor doesn't do so. | The others have already worked out where the Eleventh Doctor plans on going, and reach his TARDIS before he does. The Tenth Doctor snaps his fingers to open the door, but the TARDIS is nothing more than an empty Police Box. The Doctors were already expecting this and have a solution. By triggering another Blinovitch Limitation Effect, they can use the power from that paradox to access the TARDIS interior. The Twelfth Doctor tells the Tenth Doctor to start poking him, but the Tenth Doctor doesn't do so. | ||
At this time, the Eleventh Doctor runs up to them, still being chased by the Reapers. One of the Reapers tries to strike him, but he and the other dodge, causing it to strike the TARDIS. Clara tells the three Doctors to hurry up. The three Doctors touch, using the energy to restore access to the TARDIS interior. | At this time, the Eleventh Doctor runs up to them, still being chased by the Reapers. One of the Reapers tries to strike him, but he and the other dodge, causing it to strike the TARDIS. Clara tells the three Doctors to hurry up. The three Doctors touch, using the energy to restore access to the TARDIS interior. | ||
The group runs inside to find themselves in the Twelfth Doctor's control room. The Tenth Doctor mistakenly thinks it's [[the Master]]'s, but the Twelfth Doctor corrects him. The Eleventh Doctor realises that it means all three TARDISes have merged. Alice points out that the Reapers are now breaking into the TARDIS. The group runs out of the control room and down some corridors, ending up in the Eleventh Doctor's control room. Clara asks why having all three of their TARDISes here is a good thing. The Doctors explain that the three TARDISes provide an escape from the Reapers. Before they can explain much more, the Reapers break into the control room, forcing the group to leave. | The group runs inside to find themselves in the Twelfth Doctor's control room. The Tenth Doctor mistakenly thinks it's [[the Master]]'s, but the Twelfth Doctor corrects him. The Eleventh Doctor realises that it means all three TARDISes have merged. Alice points out that the Reapers are now breaking into the TARDIS. The group runs out of the control room and down some corridors, ending up in the Eleventh Doctor's control room. Clara asks why having all three of their TARDISes here is a good thing. The Doctors explain that the three TARDISes provide an escape from the Reapers. Before they can explain much more, the Reapers break into the control room, forcing the group to leave. | ||
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Now back in his TARDIS, the Twelfth Doctor slumps over the console. He explains to Clara that he waited, only to ensure he got all the Reapers. Otherwise, he'd never had put them at risk. He asks Clara if his previous selves will understand that. Clara thinks the three Doctors need a bit of time together, and Clara needs to explain what caused all this to happen. The three TARDISes land back in Paris, and the three companions let the three Doctors talk to each other for a bit. | Now back in his TARDIS, the Twelfth Doctor slumps over the console. He explains to Clara that he waited, only to ensure he got all the Reapers. Otherwise, he'd never had put them at risk. He asks Clara if his previous selves will understand that. Clara thinks the three Doctors need a bit of time together, and Clara needs to explain what caused all this to happen. The three TARDISes land back in Paris, and the three companions let the three Doctors talk to each other for a bit. | ||
The Eleventh Doctor is glad the Twelfth Doctor exists, because it means they have a future beyond their normal regeneration cycle. The Tenth Doctor, on the other hand, is concerned. Where could they have gotten more regenerations? He knows they couldn't have come from the [[Time Lord]]s. Plus, he is still worried about the eventual existence of [[the Valeyard]]. The Twelfth Doctor refuses to tell the two about their future. | The Eleventh Doctor is glad the Twelfth Doctor exists, because it means they have a future beyond their normal regeneration cycle. The Tenth Doctor, on the other hand, is concerned. Where could they have gotten more regenerations? He knows they couldn't have come from the [[Time Lord]]s. Plus, he is still worried about the eventual existence of [[the Valeyard]]. The Twelfth Doctor refuses to tell the two about their future. | ||
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In the Tenth Doctor's TARDIS, Gabby asks the Tenth Doctor why he is going to Marinus. The Tenth Doctor explains that they could go to the museum Clara found, but he doubts they'll learn anything new. So, that leaves him with two options. He can either spring the trap or live in fear. He doesn't like living in fear. | In the Tenth Doctor's TARDIS, Gabby asks the Tenth Doctor why he is going to Marinus. The Tenth Doctor explains that they could go to the museum Clara found, but he doubts they'll learn anything new. So, that leaves him with two options. He can either spring the trap or live in fear. He doesn't like living in fear. | ||
The three TARDISes materialise on Marinus and | The three TARDISes materialise on Marinus and the three duos leave their respective TARDIS. The Tenth Doctor notices that there are no signs of life. He also notices that the planet seems familiar to him, an observation shared by the other Doctors. Clara asks the Tenth Doctor why he would risk the end of the universe by coming here. The Tenth Doctor says he is not. He points out the poses of himself and his other two selves in the picture. So long as they don't assume those poses, they are in no danger of causing the end, and can freely look around. | ||
Unknown to the group, someone else is watching them. The unknown enemy decides to interfere, to force the Doctors to take the poses in the image. The group is struck by a beam, one which the Doctors note came from outside of spacetime. The three Doctors quickly discuss plans on how to face this threat, accidentally taking the poses in the picture. The unknown enemy quickly takes the picture. The unknown enemy reveals himself to be a Voord leader and proclaims that now the Doctors are locked onto their destiny. Every step they take will lead now to the ultimate conquest of the Voord. | Unknown to the group, someone else is watching them. The unknown enemy decides to interfere, to force the Doctors to take the poses in the image. The group is struck by a beam, one which the Doctors note came from outside of spacetime. The three Doctors quickly discuss plans on how to face this threat, accidentally taking the poses in the picture. The unknown enemy quickly takes the picture. The unknown enemy reveals himself to be a Voord leader and proclaims that now the Doctors are locked onto their destiny. Every step they take will lead now to the ultimate conquest of the Voord. | ||
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=== Part three === | === Part three === | ||
[[Clara Oswald|Clara]] is furious, due to the three Doctors taking the poses in the photo. The conversation is cut short, due to more death rays being fired at the group, forcing them to split up. [[Alice Obiefune|Alice]] ends up with the [[Tenth Doctor]], who both notice that the trench they entered is part of a maze. The Doctor surmises that the maze is part of another trap, meaning that whoever is responsible still wants something from them. | [[Clara Oswald|Clara]] is furious, due to the three Doctors taking the poses in the photo. The conversation is cut short, due to more death rays being fired at the group, forcing them to split up. [[Alice Obiefune|Alice]] ends up with the [[Tenth Doctor]], who both notice that the trench they entered is part of a maze. The Doctor surmises that the maze is part of another trap, meaning that whoever is responsible still wants something from them. | ||
[[Gabby Gonzalez|Gabby]] has ended up with the [[Twelfth Doctor]], as they end up running into another area of the maze. She expresses her worry about the others, but the Doctor states that the other two Doctors are fine, because they each have "one of you lot" with them. Gabby can only wonder why this Doctor sees people the way he does. | [[Gabby Gonzalez|Gabby]] has ended up with the [[Twelfth Doctor]], as they end up running into another area of the maze. She expresses her worry about the others, but the Doctor states that the other two Doctors are fine, because they each have "one of you lot" with them. Gabby can only wonder why this Doctor sees people the way he does. | ||
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The Tenth Doctor is horrified at seeing this, as he would never place his life over Wilfred's. The Twelfth Doctor points out that, as they can see, the bomb has found at least one alternate timeline in which he did. The Tenth Doctor watches the scene continue to play out, musing on seeing what he is capable of. | The Tenth Doctor is horrified at seeing this, as he would never place his life over Wilfred's. The Twelfth Doctor points out that, as they can see, the bomb has found at least one alternate timeline in which he did. The Tenth Doctor watches the scene continue to play out, musing on seeing what he is capable of. | ||
[[File:Four_Doctors_Tenth_Doctor_Dies.jpg|thumb|The Time Lord Victorious is murdered.]] | [[File:Four_Doctors_Tenth_Doctor_Dies.jpg|thumb|The [[Time Lord Victorious]] is murdered.]] | ||
The group is engulfed by a flash of light, and find themselves in the future of this alternate timeline. In it, the alternate Tenth Doctor has now fully succumbed to his darker impulses and has become the [[Time Lord Victorious]], a tyrant who rules over the universe. The Eleventh Doctor tries to reassure his former self that there are only very few timelines in which he could turn out like this, but it has no effect, as the Tenth Doctor states that very few is too many. They watch as a [[Raxacoricofallapatorian]] pulls out a gun and shoots the Time Lord Victorious, stating that the gun prevents [[regeneration]], meaning he is now dead. | |||
The group is engulfed by a flash of light, and find themselves in the future of this alternate timeline. In it, the alternate Tenth Doctor has now fully succumbed to his darker impulses and has become the Time Lord Victorious, a tyrant who rules over the universe. The Eleventh Doctor tries to reassure his former self that there are only very few timelines in which he could turn out like this, but it has no effect, as the Tenth Doctor states that very few is too many. They watch as a [[Raxacoricofallapatorian]] pulls out a gun and shoots the Time Lord Victorious, stating that the gun prevents [[regeneration]], meaning he is now dead. | |||
The Twelfth Doctor asks what is happening as he and the Eleventh Doctor should now be dead, having died as the Tenth Doctor. The three Doctors realise that the bomb was only meant to work on one Gallifreyan, but it went off in the presence of three Doctors, meaning it's going to show alternate futures for each Doctor. | The Twelfth Doctor asks what is happening as he and the Eleventh Doctor should now be dead, having died as the Tenth Doctor. The three Doctors realise that the bomb was only meant to work on one Gallifreyan, but it went off in the presence of three Doctors, meaning it's going to show alternate futures for each Doctor. | ||
The group find themselves in the Eleventh Doctor's timeline, when [[River Song]] refused to kill him at [[Lake Silencio]], and [[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|all of history is happening at once]]. However, this time they glitched past the decisive moment, and are instead seeing the future of the altered decision. It doesn't take the group long to realise what was changed. In this timeline, the alternate Eleventh Doctor decided not to convince River to let him die. Instead, the two live together as a married couple. The Eleventh Doctor is saddened, as he can sense the universe dying in this timeline, and his alternate self is letting it happen. | The group find themselves in the Eleventh Doctor's timeline, when [[River Song]] refused to kill him at [[Lake Silencio]], and [[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|all of history is happening at once]]. However, this time they glitched past the decisive moment, and are instead seeing the future of the altered decision. It doesn't take the group long to realise what was changed. In this timeline, the alternate Eleventh Doctor decided not to convince River to let him die. Instead, the two live together as a married couple. The Eleventh Doctor is saddened, as he can sense the universe dying in this timeline, and his alternate self is letting it happen. | ||
The Twelfth Doctor notes that if they get trapped in this timeline, then Clara's prophecy will come true. Alice asks why they're even seeing this timeline, if it contradicts the previous one they saw. The Twelfth Doctor explains that the bomb is shifting them between possible futures, which means they will shift into another one soon, which they do. | The Twelfth Doctor notes that if they get trapped in this timeline, then Clara's prophecy will come true. Alice asks why they're even seeing this timeline, if it contradicts the previous one they saw. The Twelfth Doctor explains that the bomb is shifting them between possible futures, which means they will shift into another one soon, which they do. | ||
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The Tenth Doctor states that they have found the way out. He explains that the Twelfth Doctor is right, and they will soon cycle back to his timeline. The group will be stuck glitching between the three alternate timelines forever. The Eleventh Doctor realises what his former self is getting at. A Continuity Bomb timeline is usually inescapable. But, they're seeing their alternate futures while remaining as Time Ghosts. This means the bomb has malfunctioned and has split its energy between the three Doctors. If they commit to one of the alternate timelines, they will fully materialise in that timeline, as it will become real. As the alternate timelines of the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors lead to death and destruction, their best bet is the Twelfth Doctor's alternate timeline. As he has a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]], he can take them all home. The Twelfth Doctor touches the shoulder of his alternate future self, and the group fully shifts into his timeline. | The Tenth Doctor states that they have found the way out. He explains that the Twelfth Doctor is right, and they will soon cycle back to his timeline. The group will be stuck glitching between the three alternate timelines forever. The Eleventh Doctor realises what his former self is getting at. A Continuity Bomb timeline is usually inescapable. But, they're seeing their alternate futures while remaining as Time Ghosts. This means the bomb has malfunctioned and has split its energy between the three Doctors. If they commit to one of the alternate timelines, they will fully materialise in that timeline, as it will become real. As the alternate timelines of the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors lead to death and destruction, their best bet is the Twelfth Doctor's alternate timeline. As he has a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]], he can take them all home. The Twelfth Doctor touches the shoulder of his alternate future self, and the group fully shifts into his timeline. | ||
The alternate Twelfth Doctor takes immediate notice of Clara, happy that she has come back. Clara tells him that she doesn't know what she'll do to him, but she's sorry. She asks him if he remembers this incident. He says he does, something about needing a lift. He starts to say that he will take Clara anywhere she wants to go, when the normal Twelfth Doctor intervenes, saying that he doesn't trust this alternate Doctor. The Eleventh Doctor tells the alternate Doctor that they do need a lift, so the alternate Doctor sets the controls. | The alternate Twelfth Doctor takes immediate notice of Clara, happy that she has come back. Clara tells him that she doesn't know what she'll do to him, but she's sorry. She asks him if he remembers this incident. He says he does, something about needing a lift. He starts to say that he will take Clara anywhere she wants to go, when the normal Twelfth Doctor intervenes, saying that he doesn't trust this alternate Doctor. The Eleventh Doctor tells the alternate Doctor that they do need a lift, so the alternate Doctor sets the controls. | ||
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However, the alternate Twelfth Doctor will plant mental commands into his former self's mind, making sure that he won't forgive Clara when she betrays him. He does apologise to his former self for all the suffering that he will go through. He tells them they will be taken to a device called The Conscience, where their memories will be altered. Clara tries apologising to the Twelfth Doctor, blaming herself for everything that's happened and going to happen. The Doctor rebukes this, telling her not to take the blame for something that is his own fault. | However, the alternate Twelfth Doctor will plant mental commands into his former self's mind, making sure that he won't forgive Clara when she betrays him. He does apologise to his former self for all the suffering that he will go through. He tells them they will be taken to a device called The Conscience, where their memories will be altered. Clara tries apologising to the Twelfth Doctor, blaming herself for everything that's happened and going to happen. The Doctor rebukes this, telling her not to take the blame for something that is his own fault. | ||
The Tenth Doctor points out that in order for the plan to succeed, he needs to stay alive. He jumps off the walkway, | The Tenth Doctor points out that in order for the plan to succeed, he needs to stay alive. He jumps off the walkway, hurtling towards his death, to the horror of the alternate Doctor and [[Gabby Gonzalez|Gabby]]. The alternate Doctor orders one of the other Voord to save the Tenth Doctor, who wasn't really trying to kill himself, but was only acting as a distraction. While the Voord are distracted, the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors attack their guards. Their resistance is quickly cut short, as the Voord capture the two Doctors and Clara, causing the Eleventh Doctor to drop his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and his comics. Gabby dives for the screwdriver but only manages to grab the comics, before escaping with [[Alice Obiefune|Alice]]. The two manage to hide from the Voord and decide to go locate the TARDIS, thinking they can use it to help them rescue the others. | ||
Meanwhile, the three Doctors and Clara have been attached to the Conscience. The Twelfth Doctor asks why they aren't waiting until Gabby and Alice are recaptured. The alternate Doctor tells them that the two don't matter, because of the point in time that the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors will be returned to. The loss of Gabby and Alice won't change their timelines, and their memories of the two can be erased. As such, the two companions will be executed upon being captured. The alternate Doctor activates the device, altering the memories of the four. He gloats over his victory, but notes that the two remaining companions must be eliminated, so that any other possible outcomes die with them. | Meanwhile, the three Doctors and Clara have been attached to the Conscience. The Twelfth Doctor asks why they aren't waiting until Gabby and Alice are recaptured. The alternate Doctor tells them that the two don't matter, because of the point in time that the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors will be returned to. The loss of Gabby and Alice won't change their timelines, and their memories of the two can be erased. As such, the two companions will be executed upon being captured. The alternate Doctor activates the device, altering the memories of the four. He gloats over his victory, but notes that the two remaining companions must be eliminated, so that any other possible outcomes die with them. | ||
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Upon arriving, the three Doctors take the pose for the picture. The [[Voord]] start shooting at them and the group heads to the Continuity Bomb. However, this time, they choose the Eleventh Doctor's alternate timeline. Once there, the Twelfth Doctor summons the TARDIS to them, and they head back to Marinus. Since all of history is happening at once, the Dalek saucer is present on Marinus. Using the weapon on board the saucer, the group transports themselves to the Voord City. | Upon arriving, the three Doctors take the pose for the picture. The [[Voord]] start shooting at them and the group heads to the Continuity Bomb. However, this time, they choose the Eleventh Doctor's alternate timeline. Once there, the Twelfth Doctor summons the TARDIS to them, and they head back to Marinus. Since all of history is happening at once, the Dalek saucer is present on Marinus. Using the weapon on board the saucer, the group transports themselves to the Voord City. | ||
Upon their arrival, the Twelfth Doctor masquerades as his future self. He orders the Voord to take the [[Tenth Doctor]] to the Environmental Unit and the [[Eleventh Doctor]] to the Dimensional Control Unit. The Voord with the group points out that the Twelfth Doctor has lost his connection to the group mind, so he transfers his suit to the Twelfth Doctor. While the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors arrive where they need to be, the Twelfth Doctor is connected to the group mind, which he gains control of. He is then confronted by the [[Twelfth Doctor | Upon their arrival, the Twelfth Doctor masquerades as his future self. He orders the Voord to take the [[Tenth Doctor]] to the Environmental Unit and the [[Eleventh Doctor]] to the Dimensional Control Unit. The Voord with the group points out that the Twelfth Doctor has lost his connection to the group mind, so he transfers his suit to the Twelfth Doctor. While the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors arrive where they need to be, the Twelfth Doctor is connected to the group mind, which he gains control of. He is then confronted by the [[Twelfth Doctor#Multi-Doctor event|alternate Twelfth Doctor]]. The alternate Doctor points out that the Twelfth Doctor's actions are pointless, as he can't avoid his destiny. The two Doctors begin to fight, with the alternate Doctor proving to be the stronger one. So, the Twelfth Doctor brings the other two Doctors and the three companions into the group mind. The Tenth Doctor tells the alternate Doctor that while linked to the group mind, they still are able to control their bodies in the real world. The Eleventh Doctor reveals that the Tenth Doctor has switched off the city's forcefield, while he has linked the Dalek weapon to the city's dimensional controls. The alternate Doctor now has a choice, to let the acid destroy the Voord, or regress them back along their timeline. The alternate Doctor is sad, as this would mean he never existed, not with his current freedom and love. Clara talks to him, apologising again for her future betrayal. She tells him that his past self would get another chance. She believes that the Twelfth Doctor's nature won't lead him to becoming the alternate Doctor, and said alternate Doctor knows this. The alternate Doctor asks Clara to never forget him, before regressing the Voord back along their timeline. | ||
The group finds themselves back on Marinus, and the Voord have been regressed to how they were before the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]]. The Tenth Doctor expresses regret at what they had to do. The Eleventh Doctor reveals that he will head out to find the Weeping Angel so he can plant it in the comics. Clara pulls out the photo to discover that the image is gone. The group heads back to Paris, to enjoy some leisure time together, before going their separate ways. Upon arriving at the cafe, they notice that the [[Ninth Doctor]] and [[Rose Tyler]] are inside, enjoying themselves. The three Doctors come to the realisation that the Voord didn't bring the Ninth Doctor into all this because they couldn't find an alternate timeline where he was anything other than fantastic. | The group finds themselves back on Marinus, and the Voord have been regressed to how they were before the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]]. The Tenth Doctor expresses regret at what they had to do. The Eleventh Doctor reveals that he will head out to find the Weeping Angel so he can plant it in the comics. Clara pulls out the photo to discover that the image is gone. The group heads back to Paris, to enjoy some leisure time together, before going their separate ways. Upon arriving at the cafe, they notice that the [[Ninth Doctor]] and [[Rose Tyler]] are inside, enjoying themselves. The three Doctors come to the realisation that the Voord didn't bring the Ninth Doctor into all this because they couldn't find an alternate timeline where he was anything other than fantastic. | ||
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== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* By the year [[A10%?]], the conflicts of the [[Last Great Time War]] had affected [[Marinus]]. | * By the year [[A10%?]], the conflicts of the [[Last Great Time War]] had affected [[Marinus]]. | ||
* The War Doctor protects Marinus' airspace from a [[Dalek flying saucer]] using a [[chronic tripwire]]. | * The War Doctor protects Marinus' airspace from a [[Dalek flying saucer]] using a [[chronic tripwire]]. | ||
* The [[Voord]] are pleased that the Time War happened, as they believe it has turned them into a better species. Their armour contains [[Paradox Shield]]s. | * The [[Voord]] are pleased that the Time War happened, as they believe it has turned them into a better species. Their armour contains [[Paradox Shield]]s. | ||
* The Tenth Doctor claims to have had lunch with [[Joan of Arc]]. | * The Tenth Doctor claims to have had lunch with [[Joan of Arc]]. | ||
* Clara Oswald mentions the comic | * Clara Oswald mentions the comic book ''[[Asterix the Gaul]]''. | ||
* Cybermen tried to raid the [[France|French]] [[gold]] reserves. | * Cybermen tried to raid the [[France|French]] [[gold]] reserves. | ||
* The Eleventh Doctor has shown Alice his previous incarnations in his [[Monster Book]]. | * The Eleventh Doctor has shown Alice his previous incarnations in his [[Monster Book]]. | ||
* To concur with [[Clara Oswald]]'s words about the [[fixed point in time]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] says "one point to the girl from [[Gryffindor]]" - a reference to [[Harry Potter]]. The [[Twelfth Doctor]] | * To concur with [[Clara Oswald]]'s words about the [[fixed point in time]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] says "one point to the girl from [[Gryffindor]]" - a reference to [[Harry Potter]]. The [[Twelfth Doctor]] claims that Clara is a [[Slytherin]], which he uses as a compliment. | ||
* Gabby desired to visit the [[Louvre]]. | * Gabby desired to visit the [[Louvre]]. | ||
* Gabby mentions [[Star Wars]] | * Gabby mentions ''[[Star Wars]]''. | ||
* The Twelfth Doctor refers to his two predecessors as "Manic Pixie Dream Doctors." He later calls them "posh" and "baby" Doctors. He personally thinks they view him as "scary Doctor." | |||
* The Twelfth Doctor refers to his two predecessors as "Manic Pixie Dream Doctors." | |||
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** [[FD 5|Issue 5]] included ''[[The Doctor Shops for Angels (comic story)|The Doctor Shops for Angels]]'', completing the loop to the first back-up strip. | ** [[FD 5|Issue 5]] included ''[[The Doctor Shops for Angels (comic story)|The Doctor Shops for Angels]]'', completing the loop to the first back-up strip. | ||
* The publication of the fifth issue was delayed by two weeks. | * The publication of the fifth issue was delayed by two weeks. | ||
* After its 5-issue print run, the story was reprinted in Titan's ''[[Doctor Who Comic]]'' magazine. Its launch saw a restart of that magazine's numbering scheme. | * After its 5-issue print run, the story was reprinted in Titan's ''[[Doctor Who Comic (2015)|Doctor Who Comic]]'' magazine. Its launch saw a restart of that magazine's numbering scheme. | ||
* One of the figurative Doctors that Gabby draws resembles [[Dr. Who (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Dr. Who]] from the 1960s movies ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' and ''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]''. | * One of the figurative Doctors that Gabby draws resembles [[Dr. Who (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Dr. Who]] from the 1960s movies ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' and ''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (theatrical film)|Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]''. | ||
* The Tenth Doctor momentarily mistakes the [[Twelfth Doctor]]'s TARDIS for [[The Master's TARDIS|The Master's]] due to its dark lighting. When the Twelfth Doctor clarifies that it is his TARDIS, the Tenth Doctor asks "So why the Dalek bumps?", a reference to ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death (TV story)|The Curse of Fatal Death]]''. | [[File:Raxacoricofallapatorian in Four Doctors.jpg|thumb|A Raxacoricofallapatorian?]] | ||
* The alternate universe Tenth Doctor was killed by an alien that resembles a [[Raxacoricofallapatorian]]. However, it has hands with five digits and fingernails instead of the normal three clawed fingers. | |||
* The Tenth Doctor momentarily mistakes the [[Twelfth Doctor]]'s TARDIS for [[The Master's TARDIS|The Master's]] due to its dark lighting. When the Twelfth Doctor clarifies that it is his TARDIS, the Tenth Doctor asks, ''"So why the Dalek bumps?"'', a reference to ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death (TV story)|The Curse of Fatal Death]]''. | |||
* The exact nature of Clara's betrayal is never revealed. The only event in a televised episode that would appear to be applicable is Clara's attempt at blackmailing the Doctor into preventing [[Danny Pink]]'s death in [[TV]]: ''[[Dark Water (TV story)|Dark Water]]''. In the TV episode, the Doctor referred to her actions as a betrayal and told her to "go to hell", both of which are referred to here by the alternate Twelfth Doctor. | * The exact nature of Clara's betrayal is never revealed. The only event in a televised episode that would appear to be applicable is Clara's attempt at blackmailing the Doctor into preventing [[Danny Pink]]'s death in [[TV]]: ''[[Dark Water (TV story)|Dark Water]]''. In the TV episode, the Doctor referred to her actions as a betrayal and told her to "go to hell", both of which are referred to here by the alternate Twelfth Doctor. | ||
* The titular "fourth" Doctor is left somewhat ambiguous, and shifts throughout the story, as it primarily stars the Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. One could surmise that the Alternate Twelfth Doctor is the fourth, because he is the primary antagonist and the only candidate that appears in multiple issues. The War Doctor, meanwhile, was implied through cover art to be the fourth, but only appears in a flashback in Issue 1, albeit in events that set the story in motion. Finally, in Issue 5, the Ninth Doctor makes a silent cameo, making him the fourth incarnation in that issue, but is only observed by his successors and does not interact with them. | * The titular "fourth" Doctor is left somewhat ambiguous, and shifts throughout the story, as it primarily stars the Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. One could surmise that the Alternate Twelfth Doctor is the fourth, because he is the primary antagonist and the only candidate that appears in multiple issues. The War Doctor, meanwhile, was implied through cover art to be the fourth, but only appears in a flashback in Issue 1, albeit in events that set the story in motion. Finally, in Issue 5, the Ninth Doctor makes a silent cameo, making him the fourth incarnation in that issue, but is only observed by his successors and does not interact with them. | ||
* The Tenth Doctor claims "Stayune Puttique" is the opposite of his catchphrase "Allons-y", but is not an actual French phrase. | * The Tenth Doctor claims "Stayune Puttique" is the opposite of his catchphrase "Allons-y", but is not an actual French phrase. | ||
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* The Doctor previously encountered the [[Voord]] on [[Marinus]] during his [[First Doctor|first incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Keys of Marinus (TV story)|The Keys of Marinus]]'') | * The Doctor previously encountered the [[Voord]] on [[Marinus]] during his [[First Doctor|first incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Keys of Marinus (TV story)|The Keys of Marinus]]'') | ||
* The [[Dalek]]s and the Voord have previously been in conflict. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Daleks (short story)|Doctor Who and the Daleks]]'') | * The [[Dalek]]s and the Voord have previously been in conflict. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Daleks (short story)|Doctor Who and the Daleks]]'') | ||
* Clara uses the TARDIS [[telepathic | * Clara uses the TARDIS [[telepathic circuits]] to pilot the ship while the Doctor is asleep. This time, however, she is able to pilot the TARDIS with pinpoint precision. ([[TV]]: ''[[Listen (TV story)|Listen]]'') She also speaks kindly to the TARDIS afterwards. ([[HOMEVID]]: ''[[Clara and the TARDIS (home video)|Clara and the TARDIS]]'') | ||
* Clara knows that the | * Clara knows that the tenth and eleventh incarnations meet at another point in their lives, which she was also present for. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'') | ||
* The Tenth Doctor questions the whereabouts of the Ninth Doctor, referring to him as "Big Nose". Both the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Nancy (The Empty Child)|Nancy]] have previously noted the prominence of | * The Tenth Doctor questions the whereabouts of the Ninth Doctor, referring to him as "Big Nose". Both the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Nancy (The Empty Child)|Nancy]] have previously noted the prominence of the ninth incarnation's nose. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Tomorrow Windows (novel)|The Tomorrow Windows]]''; [[TV]]: ''[[The Empty Child (TV story)|The Empty Child]]'') | ||
* The Tenth Doctor states that he recently met a [[Jackson Lake | * The Tenth Doctor states that he recently met a "Doctor imposter", who the Eleventh Doctor remembers as [[Jackson Lake]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Next Doctor (TV story)|The Next Doctor]]'') | ||
* The Tenth Doctor is mistrusting of the Twelfth Doctor, believing him to be "impossible" due to the Doctor's knowledge that he has used all but one of his regenerations. ([[TV]]: ''[[Journey's End (TV story)|Journey's End]]'', ''[[The Time of the Doctor (TV story)|The Time of the Doctor]]'') | * The Tenth Doctor is mistrusting of the Twelfth Doctor, believing him to be "impossible" due to the Doctor's knowledge that he has used all but one of his regenerations. ([[TV]]: ''[[Journey's End (TV story)|Journey's End]]'', ''[[The Time of the Doctor (TV story)|The Time of the Doctor]]'') | ||
* The Doctor calls the events that they are living through "an [[abomination]]," which the Twelfth Doctor claims is a "[[Dalek]] word." ( | * The Doctor calls the events that they are living through "an [[abomination]]," which the Twelfth Doctor claims is a "[[Dalek]] word." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]'', ''[[The Stolen Earth (TV story)|The Stolen Earth]]'') | ||
* The Tenth and Twelfth Doctors accidentally set off the [[Blinovitch Limitation Effect]] in their argument. ([[TV]]: ''[[Mawdryn Undead (TV story)|Mawdryn Undead]]'') This causes [[Reaper]]s to appear. ([[TV]]: ''[[Father's Day (TV story)|Father's Day]]'') | |||
* The Tenth and Twelfth Doctors accidentally set off the [[Blinovitch Limitation Effect]] in their argument. ([[TV]]: ''[[Mawdryn Undead (TV story)|Mawdryn Undead | |||
* The Twelfth Doctor says "whether you like it or not", mirroring a statement made by the [[Sixth Doctor]] not long after his regeneration. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Twin Dilemma (TV story)|The Twin Dilemma]]'') | * The Twelfth Doctor says "whether you like it or not", mirroring a statement made by the [[Sixth Doctor]] not long after his regeneration. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Twin Dilemma (TV story)|The Twin Dilemma]]'') | ||
* The presence of the Reapers causes the TARDIS to become an empty shell, and the Twelfth Doctor suggests using the oldest thing in the room of the café to keep them away. ([[TV]]: ''[[Father's Day (TV story)|Father's Day]]'') | |||
* The presence of the Reapers causes the TARDIS to become an empty shell, and the Twelfth Doctor suggests using the oldest thing in the room of the | * The Tenth Doctor is worried about where they will get their future regenerations, and speculates that the Twelfth Doctor may be [[the Valeyard]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Trial of a Time Lord]]'') | ||
* The [[continuity bomb]]'s effects on the [[Alternate timelines (Four Doctors)|timelines of the Doctors]] are shown in key moments of each Doctor's future. | |||
** The Tenth Doctor giving his life to save Wilfred Mott is changed to the Doctor saving himself and letting Wilfred die. ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'') The alternative Tenth Doctor talks about himself as the [[Time Lord Victorious]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Waters of Mars (TV story)|The Waters of Mars]]'') | |||
* The Tenth Doctor is worried about where they will get their future regenerations, and speculates that the Twelfth Doctor may be | ** The Eleventh Doctor convincing River Song to kill him is changed to him choosing to live with her in the dying universe. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|The Wedding of River Song]]'') | ||
* The [[continuity bomb]]'s effects on the [[Alternate timelines (Four Doctors)|timelines of the Doctors]] are shown in key moments of each Doctor's future. | ** The change to the Twelfth Doctor's timeline involves Clara betraying him, and him not forgiving her. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dark Water (TV story)|Dark Water]]'') | ||
** The Tenth Doctor giving his life to save Wilfred Mott is changed to the Doctor saving himself and letting Wilfred die. ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'') The alternative Tenth Doctor talks about himself as the Time Lord Victorious. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Waters of Mars (TV story)|The Waters of Mars]]'' | |||
** The Eleventh Doctor convincing River Song to kill him is changed to him choosing to live with her in the dying universe. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|The Wedding of River Song]]'') | |||
** The change to the Twelfth Doctor's timeline involves Clara betraying him, and him not forgiving her. | |||
* The Voord received the message from the [[Time Lord]]s, through the [[Time field|crack between realities]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of the Doctor (TV story)|The Time of the Doctor]]'') | * The Voord received the message from the [[Time Lord]]s, through the [[Time field|crack between realities]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of the Doctor (TV story)|The Time of the Doctor]]'') | ||
* The Twelfth Doctor strokes Clara's face, which is usually Clara's sign of affection towards him. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Girl Who Died (TV story)|The Girl Who Died]]'') | * The Twelfth Doctor strokes Clara's face, which is usually Clara's sign of affection towards him. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Girl Who Died (TV story)|The Girl Who Died]]'') | ||
* The Twelfth Doctor once again compliments Clara and expresses gratitude that she is with him. ([[TV]]: ''[[Into the Dalek (TV story)|Into the Dalek]]'') | * The Twelfth Doctor once again compliments Clara and expresses gratitude that she is with him. ([[TV]]: ''[[Into the Dalek (TV story)|Into the Dalek]]'') | ||
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