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|editor       = [[John Freeman]]
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|writer       = Tim Quinn
|colourist= [[Chrissie McCormack]]
|artist       = [[John Ridgway|John Ridgeway]]  
|letterer= [[Janey Rutter]]  
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|publication= [[Doctor Who Yearbook 1994]]
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|release date= [[September]] [[1993]]
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|publisher= [[Marvel Comics|Marvel UK]]
|release date = September 1993
|format= Comic
|publisher   = Marvel Comics
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|next= Loop the Loup (short story)
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'''''A Religious Experience''''' was a comic story by [[Tim Quinn]] and the first story in the ''[[Doctor Who Yearbook 1994]]''. It featured the [[First Doctor]] and [[Ian Chesterton]].


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
The First Doctor and Ian are enjoying an evening stroll along the beach on the planet [[Seetar]] in the [[Malachi System]], when they are approached by a group of savages. A giant worm-like creature emerges from the sand and the savages begin to worship it. The worm appears ready to eat one of the natives but Ian intervenes distracting it with his torch and blinding the creature by throwing a cricket ball into its eyestalk.  
The First Doctor and Ian are enjoying an evening stroll along the beach on the planet [[Seetar]] in the [[Malachi System]], when they are approached by a group of savages. A giant worm-like creature emerges from the sand and the savages begin to worship it. The worm appears ready to eat one of the natives but Ian intervenes distracting it with his torch and blinding the creature by throwing a cricket ball into its eyestalk.


Following their defeat of the creature the natives begin a celebration in the travellers honour. They are offered fruit and the savages prepare a human sacrifice. Ian prevents this sacrifice and they quickly return to the TARDIS where Barbara and Vicki are waiting. They wonder whether they will have had any lasting influence on the culture.
Following their defeat of the creature the natives begin a celebration in the travellers honour. They are offered fruit and the savages prepare a human sacrifice. Ian prevents this sacrifice and they quickly return to the TARDIS where Barbara and Vicki are waiting. They wonder whether they will have had any lasting influence on the culture.
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== Characters ==
== Characters ==
* [[First Doctor]]
* [[First Doctor]]
* [[Seventh Doctor]]
* [[Ian Chesterton]]
* [[Ian Chesterton]]
* [[Barbara Wright]]
* [[Barbara Wright]]
* [[Vicki Pallister]] (not seen — only mentioned)
* [[Seventh Doctor]]


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
The Doctor visits the planet [[Seetar]] in the [[Malachi System]] for the first time. He and Ian are the first space or time travellers ever to visit the planet.
* The Doctor visits the planet [[Seetar]] in the [[Malachi System]] for the first time. He and Ian are the first [[space]] or [[time]] travellers ever to visit the planet.
* Ian recalls reading ''[[Jon Carter of Mars|Carter of Mars]]'' books in his youth.
* The Doctor carries a [[cricket ball]], but mentions he won't be needing it "[[Fifth Doctor|just yet]]".


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
In the credits, John Ridgway's name is misspelled as "John Ridgeway".
* In the credits, John Ridgway's name is misspelled as "John Ridgeway".
* [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] is, according to Barbara, asleep in the TARDIS.


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* The Doctor refers to his previous visit to [[Quinnis]] in the [[fourth universe]] stating that it had twice the indigenous life and a purple sea. The Doctor's visit to the planet Quinnis is also referenced in ''[[The Edge of Destruction]]''.
* The Doctor refers to his previous visit to [[Quinnis]] in the [[fourth universe]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction (TV story)|The Edge of Destruction]]'')
* The Doctor refers to [[Susan Foreman|Susan]] and contemplates whether he was right to leave her on Earth in ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]''.
* Ian refers to his encounters with [[Dalek]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'', ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV story)|The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'') and [[Saracen]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Crusade (TV story)|The Crusade]]'')
* Ian refers to his encounters with [[Dalek]]s and [[Saracen]]s in ''[[The Daleks]]'', ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'' and ''[[The Crusade]]'' respectively.
* The Doctor contemplates whether he was right to leave [[Susan Foreman|Susan]] behind on Earth after the [[2150s Dalek invasion of Earth]] with [[David Campbell]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV story)|The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'')
* The Doctor states, "Well, I won't be needing this cricket ball ''just'' yet" (italics used in original comic) - This could be a reference to the fact that his [[Fifth Doctor|fifth incarnation]] always carries a cricket ball.
* When Ian sees the savages about to carry out a human sacrifice, it reminds him of the [[Aztec]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'')
* When Ian sees the savages about to carry out a human sacrifice, it reminds him of the events of ''[[The Aztecs]]''.
* Vicki is mentioned by the Doctor, but is never actually seen as, according to Barbara, she is still asleep.


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{dwrefguide|comic1.htm|A Religious Experience}}
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* [http://www.whonacy.com/?p=66 Whonacy - '''A Religious Experience''']
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A Religious Experience was a comic story by Tim Quinn and the first story in the Doctor Who Yearbook 1994. It featured the First Doctor and Ian Chesterton.

Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

The First Doctor and Ian are enjoying an evening stroll along the beach on the planet Seetar in the Malachi System, when they are approached by a group of savages. A giant worm-like creature emerges from the sand and the savages begin to worship it. The worm appears ready to eat one of the natives but Ian intervenes distracting it with his torch and blinding the creature by throwing a cricket ball into its eyestalk.

Following their defeat of the creature the natives begin a celebration in the travellers honour. They are offered fruit and the savages prepare a human sacrifice. Ian prevents this sacrifice and they quickly return to the TARDIS where Barbara and Vicki are waiting. They wonder whether they will have had any lasting influence on the culture.

Many years later the Seventh Doctor arrives on the planet to find that human sacrifice has continued and they worship images of his former self, Ian and the TARDIS. The Doctor makes clear that it is time for these sacrifices to finally come to an end.

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • In the credits, John Ridgway's name is misspelled as "John Ridgeway".
  • Vicki is, according to Barbara, asleep in the TARDIS.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

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