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{{Infobox Story SMW
name= Reunion of Fear |
|image= trof.jpg
image= trof.jpg|
|series=[[DWBIT comic stories|''DWBIT'' comic stories]]
series=[[DWBIT comic stories|''DWBIT'' comic stories]]|
|doctor= Tenth Doctor
doctor= [[Tenth Doctor]]|
|companions= [[Rose Tyler|Rose]]
companions= [[Rose Tyler]]|
|enemy= [[Elth of Balhoon]], [[Bioslave]]s
enemy= [[Elth of Balhoon]]<br />[[Bioslave]]s|
|setting= [[5,000,000,000]]
year= [[5,000,000,000]]|  
|writer= Steve Cole
writer= [[Steve Cole]]|
|artist= [[John Ross]]  
artist= [[John Ross]]|  
|colourist= [[Alan Craddock]]
colourist= [[Alan Craddock]]|
|letterer=  
letterer= |
|editor= [[Ben Robinson]]
editor= [[Ben Robinson]]|
|publication= [[DWBIT 6]]  
publication= [[DWBIT 6]] |
|release date= 29 November 2006
release date= [[29 November]] [[2006]]|
|publisher= GE Fabbri Ltd
publisher= [[GE Fabbri Ltd]]|
|format= Comic<br/>Part 6 of 6
format= Comic - Part 6 of 6 (4 pages)|
|epcount = 1
prev= The Hunt of Doom (comic story) |
|prev= The Hunt of Doom (comic story)  
next= The Glutonoid Menace (comic story)|
|next= The Glutonoid Menace (comic story)
}}
}}'''''Reunion of Fear''''' was a comic story published in ''[[Doctor Who: Battles in Time]]''. It was written by [[Steve Cole]].
 
== Opening narration box ==
== Opening narration box ==
The Doctor finally discovers what happened to the honoured guests from Platform One.
[[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] finally discovers what happened to the honoured guests from Platform One.


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
The TARDIS is following the [[lectra energy]] leak of a power-boosted [[transmat]] beam, which occurred every time survivors of [[Platform One]] have disappeared, including most recently [[Pacoo|Mr and Mrs Pacoo]]. A TARDIS intruder arrives, identifies Rose and transmats her away to join the others. The Doctor, whose identity was not confirmed because of his regeneration, is not taken.
[[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] is following the [[lectra energy]] leak of a power-boosted [[transmat]] beam, which occurred every time survivors of [[Platform One]] have disappeared, including most recently [[Pakoo|Mr and Mrs Pakoo]]. A TARDIS intruder arrives, identifies [[Rose Tyler|Rose]] and transmats her away to join the others. The Doctor, whose identity was not confirmed because of his regeneration, is not taken.


Rose awakes to find herself imprisoned with the other survivors of Platform One. They are faced by a vengeful [[Elth of Balhoon]]. He believes his brother, [[Moxx of Balhoon]], was abandoned to die alone in agony when the Platform One shields failed. In accordance with Statute 7 of the [[Hanamacat Pel Jadrabone Convention]], Elth feels he may take his revenge on the survivors who let the Moxx die.  
Rose awakes to find herself imprisoned with the other survivors of Platform One. They are faced by a vengeful [[Elth of Balhoon]]. He believes his brother, the [[Moxx of Balhoon]], was abandoned to die alone in agony when the Platform One shields failed. In accordance with Statute 7 of the [[Hanamacat Pel Jadrabone Convention]], Elth feels he may take his revenge on the survivors who let the Moxx die.


The Doctor arrives undetected by the Elth's bioslaves, defeats them and releases the prisoners with his sonic screwdriver. His plans thwarted, the Elth breaks down in tears, mourning the loss of his brother. The Doctor asks the others to go easy on him. To Rose's surprise, the former prisoners rally round the Elth with offers to make a film of the Moxx's life, grow a garden in his memory and offers of sponsorship and free travel for visitors. The mystery solved, the Doctor and Rose quietly slip away in the TARDIS.
The Doctor arrives undetected by the Elth's bioslaves, defeats them and releases the prisoners with his sonic screwdriver. His plans thwarted, the Elth breaks down in tears, mourning the loss of his brother. The Doctor asks the others to go easy on him. To Rose's surprise, the former prisoners rally round the Elth with offers to make a film of the Moxx's life, grow a garden in his memory and offers of sponsorship and free travel for visitors. The mystery solved, the Doctor and Rose quietly slip away in the TARDIS.
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* [[Tenth Doctor]]
* [[Tenth Doctor]]
* [[Rose Tyler]]
* [[Rose Tyler]]
* [[Elth of Balhoon]] – family member of the [[Moxx of Balhoon]] torn apart by grief and wanting revenge for the Moxx's death by punishing the survivors.
* [[Elth of Balhoon|The Elth of Balhoon]]
* [[Pacoo|Mr and Mrs Pacoo]] – an alien race descended from Birds of Prey, survivors of Platform One.
* [[Pacoo|Mr and Mrs Pacoo]]
* [[Lute (The End of the World)|Lute]] and [[Coffa]] – highly evolved tree descendant survivors of Platform One.
* [[Lute (The End of the World)|Lute]] and [[Coffa]]
* [[Cal MacNannovich]] - survivors of Platform One.
* [[Cal MacNannovich]]
* [[Hop Pyleen|Brothers Hop Pyleen]] - survivors of Platform One.
* [[Hop Pyleen|Brothers Hop Pyleen]]
* [[Scholars of the University of Rago Rago 56 Rago|Chosen Scholars of Class 55]] - survivors of Platform One.
* [[Scholars of the University of Rago Rago 56 Rago|Chosen Scholars of Class 55]]
* [[Platform One]] Staff - survivors of Platform One.
* [[Platform One]] Staff


== Original print details ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* 6/6 [[DWBIT 6]] (4 pages) TO BE CONTINUED!!!
* Rose jokes about [[Mickey Smith|Mickey's]] driving.
* No reprints to date.
* Cal offers to make a [[hyperfilm]] about the [[Moxx of Balhoon]]'s life.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* Supporting the series of collectable ''Doctor Who'' trading cards, the magazine carried a regular four page, individually titled comic strip of the Tenth Doctor’s adventures.
* Supporting the series of collectible ''Doctor Who'' trading cards, the magazine carried a regular four page, individually titled comic strip of the Tenth Doctor's adventures.
* The artwork and colours were bold and bright, reflecting the tone of the magazine and, as did ''[[Doctor Who Adventures]]'', reflected the appeal to readers younger than those catered to by ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]''.
* The artwork and colours were bold and bright, reflecting the tone of the magazine and, as did ''[[Doctor Who Adventures]]'', reflected the appeal to readers younger than those catered to by ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]''.
* The ''Battles in Time'' comic strip sought to reinforce the association of its Doctor with the one seen on screen by utilising "props" from the TV series: blue/brown suit, [[brainy specs]], [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and [[psychic paper]].


== References ==
=== Original print details ===
* The ''Battles in Time'' comic strip sought to reinforce the association of its Doctor with the one seen on screen by utilising 'props' from the TV series: blue/brown suit, intelligent-looking glasses, [[sonic screwdriver]] and [[psychic paper]].
* 6/6 [[DWBIT 6]] (4 pages) TO BE CONTINUED!!!
* No reprints to date.


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
''to be added''
* The Elth does not recognise the Doctor because he has [[Regeneration|regenerated]] since he was on Platform One.
 
== Timeline ==
* This story takes place after [[DWBIT]]: ''[[The Hunt of Doom]]''
* This story takes place before [[DWBIT]]: ''[[The Glutonoid Menace]]''
 
== External links ==


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Latest revision as of 20:10, 3 November 2024

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Reunion of Fear was a comic story published in Doctor Who: Battles in Time. It was written by Steve Cole.

Opening narration box[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Doctor finally discovers what happened to the honoured guests from Platform One.

Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

The TARDIS is following the lectra energy leak of a power-boosted transmat beam, which occurred every time survivors of Platform One have disappeared, including most recently Mr and Mrs Pakoo. A TARDIS intruder arrives, identifies Rose and transmats her away to join the others. The Doctor, whose identity was not confirmed because of his regeneration, is not taken.

Rose awakes to find herself imprisoned with the other survivors of Platform One. They are faced by a vengeful Elth of Balhoon. He believes his brother, the Moxx of Balhoon, was abandoned to die alone in agony when the Platform One shields failed. In accordance with Statute 7 of the Hanamacat Pel Jadrabone Convention, Elth feels he may take his revenge on the survivors who let the Moxx die.

The Doctor arrives undetected by the Elth's bioslaves, defeats them and releases the prisoners with his sonic screwdriver. His plans thwarted, the Elth breaks down in tears, mourning the loss of his brother. The Doctor asks the others to go easy on him. To Rose's surprise, the former prisoners rally round the Elth with offers to make a film of the Moxx's life, grow a garden in his memory and offers of sponsorship and free travel for visitors. The mystery solved, the Doctor and Rose quietly slip away in the TARDIS.

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Supporting the series of collectible Doctor Who trading cards, the magazine carried a regular four page, individually titled comic strip of the Tenth Doctor's adventures.
  • The artwork and colours were bold and bright, reflecting the tone of the magazine and, as did Doctor Who Adventures, reflected the appeal to readers younger than those catered to by Doctor Who Magazine.
  • The Battles in Time comic strip sought to reinforce the association of its Doctor with the one seen on screen by utilising "props" from the TV series: blue/brown suit, brainy specs, sonic screwdriver and psychic paper.

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

  • 6/6 DWBIT 6 (4 pages) TO BE CONTINUED!!!
  • No reprints to date.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Elth does not recognise the Doctor because he has regenerated since he was on Platform One.