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{{first pic|The Doctor on Earth-616.jpg|The [[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Death's Head]] in the Prime Marvel Universe. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Time Bomb! (comic story)|Time Bomb!]]'')}} | {{first pic|The Doctor on Earth-616.jpg|The [[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Death's Head]] in the [[Earth-616|Prime Marvel Universe]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Time Bomb! (comic story)|Time Bomb!]]'')}} | ||
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The '''Marvel Multiverse''' is a {{w|fictional universe}} where the stories in most [[comic book]]s and other media published by [[Marvel Comics]] are set. Consisting of thousands of separate [[universe]]s, the term "{{w|Marvel Universe}}" usually refers to the primary Marvel continuity, known as {{iw|marvel|Earth- | The '''Marvel Multiverse''' is a {{w|fictional universe}} where the stories in most [[comic book]]s and other media published by [[Marvel Comics]] are set. Consisting of thousands of separate [[universe]]s, the term "{{w|Marvel Universe}}" usually refers to the primary Marvel continuity, known as [[Earth-616]].{{note|name="mcu"|While the film ''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'', and producer Kevin Feige, also use 616 to describe the primary timeline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a shared universe of theatrical films primarily produced by Feige that began in 2008, other sources, including the film ''Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'', use the designation {{iw|marvel|Earth-199999}}.}} | ||
From [[1979 (releases)|1979]] to [[1999 (releases)|1999]], Marvel published ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' and had the license to create comic stories featuring [[the Doctor]]. As such, the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] occasionally crossed over with pre-existing characters from the wider Marvel canon. | From [[1979 (releases)|1979]] to [[1999 (releases)|1999]], Marvel published ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' and had the license to create comic stories featuring [[the Doctor]]. As such, the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] occasionally crossed over with pre-existing characters from the wider Marvel canon. | ||
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=== Earth-616 === | === Earth-616 === | ||
[[File:Time Bomb end.jpg|thumb|[[Death's Head]] muses his location after the Doctor brought him to the [[Fantastic Four]]'s [[Four Freedoms Plaza]] on Earth-616. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Time Bomb! (comic story)|Time Bomb!]]'')]] | {{main|Earth-616}} | ||
As previously mentioned, | [[File:Time Bomb end.jpg|thumb|[[Death's Head]] muses his location after the Doctor brought him to the [[Fantastic Four]]'s [[Four Freedoms Plaza]] on [[Earth-616]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Time Bomb! (comic story)|Time Bomb!]]'')]] | ||
As previously mentioned, [[Earth-616]] is the primary continuity in which the contents of most Marvel publications are set. It too, occasionally interacted with the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]]. | |||
Arguably, the first appearances of Earth-616 were marked by the thirteen stories which composed ''[[Dr Who's Time Tales]]''. The series consisted of reprints, altered to feature the [[Fourth Doctor]], from a variety of Marvel publications including ''{{iw|marvel|Amazing Fantasy Vol 1|Amazing Fantasy}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Amazing Adult Fantasy Vol 1|Amazing Adult Fantasy}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Tales to Astonish Vol 1|Tales to Astonish}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Strange Tales Vol 1|Strange Tales}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Chamber of Darkness Vol 1|Chamber of Darkness}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Tales of Suspense Vol 1|Tales of Suspense}}'' and ''{{iw|marvel|Journey into Mystery Vol 1|Journey into Mystery}}''. However, although Marvel Database does not distinguish between the original and the reprint, it is unlikely the DWU versions are set on Earth-616 due to interdimensional travel never being mentioned by the Doctor. Thus, the more reasonable interpretation is that they take place within Earth-5556, the Doctor's home dimension, and are close analogues of the events which occurred in Earth 616 as depicted in the stories' original versions. Indeed, beyond the Doctor's appearance, the ''Doctor Who'' versions of the stories often altered various details, such as the date the story was set or some characters' names. | Arguably, the first appearances of Earth-616 were marked by the thirteen stories which composed ''[[Dr Who's Time Tales]]''. The series consisted of reprints, altered to feature the [[Fourth Doctor]], from a variety of Marvel publications including ''{{iw|marvel|Amazing Fantasy Vol 1|Amazing Fantasy}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Amazing Adult Fantasy Vol 1|Amazing Adult Fantasy}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Tales to Astonish Vol 1|Tales to Astonish}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Strange Tales Vol 1|Strange Tales}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Chamber of Darkness Vol 1|Chamber of Darkness}}'', ''{{iw|marvel|Tales of Suspense Vol 1|Tales of Suspense}}'' and ''{{iw|marvel|Journey into Mystery Vol 1|Journey into Mystery}}''. However, although Marvel Database does not distinguish between the original and the reprint, it is unlikely the DWU versions are set on Earth-616 due to interdimensional travel never being mentioned by the Doctor. Thus, the more reasonable interpretation is that they take place within Earth-5556, the Doctor's home dimension, and are close analogues of the events which occurred in Earth 616 as depicted in the stories' original versions. Indeed, beyond the Doctor's appearance, the ''Doctor Who'' versions of the stories often altered various details, such as the date the story was set or some characters' names. | ||
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== Behind-the-scenes connections == | == Behind-the-scenes connections == | ||
Marvel's designation for "the real world" is {{iw|marvel|Earth-1218}}; [[the Doctor]] from Earth-333333333 occasionally broke the [[fourth wall]] to interact with Earth-1218 and a [[Parallel universe (TV Action!)|parallel universe]] closely resembling "the real world" was visited by the [[Eighth Doctor]] in ''[[TV Action! (comic story)|TV Action!]]''. Outside of the tenuous narrative ties, many individuals who have been credited on ''[[Doctor Who]]'' stories have also been significantly involved with [[Marvel Comics]] outside of its role as a publisher of ''Who'' products. | Marvel's designation for "the real world" is {{iw|marvel|Earth-1218}}; [[the Doctor]] from Earth-333333333 occasionally broke the [[fourth wall]] to interact with Earth-1218 and a [[Parallel universe (TV Action!)|parallel universe]] closely resembling "the real world" was visited by the [[Eighth Doctor]] in ''[[TV Action! (comic story)|TV Action!]]''. Outside of the tenuous narrative ties, many individuals who have been credited on ''[[Doctor Who]]'' stories have also been significantly involved with [[Marvel Comics]] outside of its role as a publisher of ''Who'' products. | ||
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In [[1991 (releases)|1991]], a crossover featuring [[Doctor Strange]] titled ''[[The Two Doctors (comic story)|The Two Doctors]]'', was proposed by [[Andrew Cartmel]] to DWM editor [[John Freeman]], but Marvel US editor-in-chief {{w|Tom DeFalco}} thought there was not enough public interest in ''Doctor Who'' after the 1989 cancellation to warrant the story. | In [[1991 (releases)|1991]], a crossover featuring [[Doctor Strange]] titled ''[[The Two Doctors (comic story)|The Two Doctors]]'', was proposed by [[Andrew Cartmel]] to DWM editor [[John Freeman]], but Marvel US editor-in-chief {{w|Tom DeFalco}} thought there was not enough public interest in ''Doctor Who'' after the 1989 cancellation to warrant the story. | ||
An acknowledgement of ''Doctor Who'' as a TV series existing within the Marvel Cinematic Universe was a possibility during pre-production of ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' when the [[Radio Times]] held a contest to have a British TV series included on a "culture catch-up" list Steve Rogers reads during a scene (as a gimmick, a different list would be shown in different parts of the world). ''Doctor Who'' was included as an option, but RT readers chose ''Sherlock'' (both of whose stars went on to major roles in the MCU, most notably [[Benedict Cumberbatch]] as Dr. Strange). Several references to ''Doctor Who'' were made in the television series ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''. | An acknowledgement of ''Doctor Who'' as a TV series existing within the Marvel Cinematic Universe{{note|name="mcu"}} was a possibility during pre-production of ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' when the [[Radio Times]] held a contest to have a British TV series included on a "culture catch-up" list Steve Rogers reads during a scene (as a gimmick, a different list would be shown in different parts of the world). ''Doctor Who'' was included as an option, but RT readers chose ''Sherlock'' (both of whose stars went on to major roles in the MCU, most notably [[Benedict Cumberbatch]] as Dr. Strange). Several references to ''Doctor Who'' were made in the television series ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''. | ||
There are many overlaps between [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] and Marvel Cinematic Universe cast. Actors from the DWU who appear in multiple series in the MCU universe include Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, [[Karen Gillan]] as Nebula, [[Jenny Agutter]] as Councilwoman Hawley, [[Gemma Chan]] as Minn-erva and Sersi, [[Hayley Atwell]] as Peggy Carter, and [[Letitia Wright]] as Shuri. Actors from both the DWU and the ''Captain America'' series include [[Jenna Coleman]], [[Richard Armitage]], [[Alan Dale]], [[David Bradley]], and [[Toby Jones]]. [[Ninth Doctor]] actor [[Christopher Eccleston]] played Malekith in ''Thor: The Dark World''. Actors from both the DWU and the ''Loki'' streaming series include [[Gugu Mbatha-Raw]] and [[Richard E Grant]]. Actors from both the DWU and the ''Spider-Man'' series include [[Andrew Garfield]]. Actors from both the DWU and the ''Captain Marvel'' series include [[Zawe Ashton]]. | |||
Directors of episodes of {{w|Marvel's Netflix television series}} include DWU directors [[Peter Hoar]], [[Guy Ferland]], [[Euros Lyn]], [[Farren Blackburn]], and [[Rachel Talalay]]. | |||
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