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|image= Cz.jpg | |series=[[DWBIT comic stories|''DWBIT'' comic stories]] | ||
|series=[[DWBIT comic stories|''DWBIT'' comic stories]] | |doctor = Tenth Doctor | ||
|doctor= Tenth Doctor | |companions = | ||
|companions= | |enemy = [[Bronze Dalek]]s | ||
|enemy=[[Dalek]]s | |setting = [[22nd century]] | ||
| | |writer = Steve Cole | ||
|writer= | |artist = [[Lee Sullivan]] | ||
|artist= [[Lee Sullivan]] | |colourist = [[Alan Craddock]] | ||
|colourist= [[Alan Craddock]] | |letterer = | ||
|letterer= | |editor = [[Claire Lister]] | ||
|editor= [[Claire Lister]] | |publication = [[DWBIT 57]] | ||
|publication= [[DWBIT | |release date= 12 November 2008 | ||
|release date= | |publisher = GE Fabbri Ltd | ||
|publisher= | |format = Comic;<br/>Part 1 of 4 | ||
|format= Comic | |epcount = 1 | ||
|prev= The Battle for Time (comic story) | |prev = The Battle for Time (comic story) | ||
|next= Flight and Fury (comic story) | |next = Flight and Fury (comic story) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Carnage Zoo''''' 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 visits the 22nd | The Doctor visits the 22nd century ... | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
Travelling alone, the Doctor visits a zoo to take his mind off things. One of the newest attractions is the endangered, intangible [[Krikoosh]]. It is a cute, fox-like creature, which because of its unique properties is kept in a specially constructed cage. | Travelling alone, the Doctor visits a zoo to take his mind off things. One of the newest attractions is the endangered, intangible [[Krikoosh]]. It is a cute, fox-like creature, which because of its unique properties is kept in a specially constructed cage. | ||
The Doctor explains to nearby visitors that the Krikoosh is made of unstable molecules and can pass through solid objects. He is distracted by the approach of a nearby cleaning robot that isn't cleaning anything! He scans the robot with his [[sonic screwdriver]]. The casing breaks open and a Dalek is exposed, its cover blown. | The Doctor explains to nearby visitors that the Krikoosh is made of unstable molecules and can pass through solid objects. He is distracted by the approach of a nearby cleaning robot that isn't cleaning anything! He scans the robot with his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]]. The casing breaks open and a Dalek is exposed, its cover blown. | ||
The Dalek transmits an ultrasonic sound that drives the other animals (including the [[Gorrillazon]]s | The Dalek transmits an ultrasonic sound that drives the other animals (including the [[Gorrillazon]]s — giant fanged apes) berserk and creates a distraction while it completes its mission and secures the target: the cage and the Krikoosh. | ||
The Doctor cancels out the Dalek signal using his [[sonic screwdriver]] over the tannoy system, but the animals do not settle immediately. As the Dalek flies off with the cage, the lions surround the Doctor! | The Doctor cancels out the Dalek signal using his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] over the tannoy system, but the animals do not settle immediately. As the Dalek flies off with the cage, the lions surround the Doctor! | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Tenth Doctor]] | * [[Tenth Doctor]] | ||
* [[Krikoosh]] | * [[Krikoosh]] | ||
* [[Gorrillazon]]s | * [[Gorrillazon]]s | ||
* [[Dalek]] | * [[Dalek]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
''to be added'' | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Supporting the series of | * Supporting the series of collectible ''Doctor Who'' trading cards, the magazine carried a regular four page comic strip of the Tenth Doctor's adventures. | ||
* The limitation of only four pages meant that stories often lacked depth compared to other regular comic strips running at the same time. | * The limitation of only four pages meant that stories often lacked depth compared to other regular comic strips running at the same time. | ||
* 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 with "props" from the TV series: blue/brown suit, [[sonic screwdriver]], [[psychic paper]] and his intelligent [[glasses]]. | |||
== | === Original print details === | ||
* | * 1/4 [[DWBIT 57]] (4 pages) TO BE CONTINUED... | ||
* No reprints to date. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
{{Dalek comic stories}} | |||
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[[Category:DWBIT comic stories]] | [[Category:DWBIT comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:Dalek comic stories]] | [[Category:Dalek comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in the 22nd century]] | [[Category:Stories set in the 22nd century]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2008 comic stories]] | ||