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|name              = Gnome Guard
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|series            = [[Doctor Who comic stories]]
|doctor            = Eleventh Doctor
|doctor            = Eleventh Doctor
|companions   = [[Clara Oswald|Clara]]
|companions       = [[Clara Oswald|Clara]]
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|enemy            =  
|year              = [[Iros]]
|year              = [[Iros]]
|writer            = [[Glenn Dakin]]
|writer            = Glenn Dakin
|editor            = [[Natalie Barnes]]
|editor            = [[Natalie Barnes]]
|artist            = [[John Ross]]
|artist            = [[John Ross]]
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|publication      = [[DWA 325]]
|publication      = [[DWA 325]]
|release date      = [[17 July (releases)|17 July]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]]
|release date      = 17 July 2013
|publisher        = Immediate Media Company London Limited
|publisher        = Immediate Media Company London Limited
|format            = Comic - 1 parts (4 pages)
|format            = Comic
|epcount          = 1
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' is a [[Doctor Who Adventures]] comic strip published in [[2013]].
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a ''[[Doctor Who Adventures]]'' comic strip published in 2013.


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
In the hidden gardens of the planet [[Iros]] the Doctor and Clara are attacked by giant robot gnomes who mistake them for weeds.
In the hidden [[garden]]s of the planet [[Iros]] the Doctor and Clara are attacked by giant [[robot]] gnomes who mistake them for [[weed]]s.


==Plot==
== Plot ==
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] takes [[Clara Oswald|Clara]] to the hidden gardens on the [[planet]] [[Iros]], which Clara admits to being one of the "most beautiful garden[s] in the [[universe]]". Their peace does not last long, though, as the "top-of-the-range" [[Robot Guardians]] of the garden — who resent being referred to as military [[garden gnome]]s by the Doctor — appear, and deem the two new arrivals as garden weeds. The robots attempt to spray them with [[poison]], and pursue the Doctor and Clara while they attempt an scape. The Doctor tries to slow the robots down with fertiliser, which angers them further; this is deemed a waste.
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] takes [[Clara Oswald|Clara]] to the hidden gardens on the [[planet]] [[Iros]], which Clara admits to being one of the "most beautiful garden[s] in the [[universe]]". Their peace does not last long, though, as the "top-of-the-range" [[Robot Guardian]]s of the garden — who resent being referred to as military [[garden gnome]]s by the Doctor — appear, and deem the two new arrivals as garden weeds. The robots attempt to spray them with [[poison]], and pursue the Doctor and Clara while they attempt an escape. The Doctor tries to slow the robots down with fertiliser, which angers them further; this is deemed a waste.


Coming across a slightly more barren area of the garden, and the Doctor thinks to repair the sprinkler system, hoping the robots will malfunction or rust. The robots, however, are water-proof and remain unaffected. Just as the Doctor and Clara are about to be poisoned, the robots realise that the sprinkler system has been fixed, bringing life to a barren patch, therefore the new arrivals are a helpful presence in the garden, not weeds.
Coming across a slightly more barren area of the garden, and the Doctor thinks to repair the sprinkler system, hoping the robots will malfunction or rust. The robots, however, are water-proof and remain unaffected. Just as the Doctor and Clara are about to be poisoned, the robots realise that the sprinkler system has been fixed, bringing life to a barren patch, therefore the new arrivals are a helpful presence in the garden, not weeds.
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* [[Clara Oswald]]
* [[Clara Oswald]]


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* Clara appreciates the beauty of the garden and looks forward to a danger-free journey with the Doctor.
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* Having managed to get the rusted sprinkler system working again it is unlikely that Doctor would have been unable to turn them off.
''to be added''


=== Original print details ===
=== Original print details ===
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== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* The Doctor is able to effect repairs to the sprinkler system without resorting to his sonic screwdriver but through improvisation.
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Latest revision as of 20:33, 23 March 2024

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Gnome Guard was a Doctor Who Adventures comic strip published in 2013.

Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

In the hidden gardens of the planet Iros the Doctor and Clara are attacked by giant robot gnomes who mistake them for weeds.

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Eleventh Doctor takes Clara to the hidden gardens on the planet Iros, which Clara admits to being one of the "most beautiful garden[s] in the universe". Their peace does not last long, though, as the "top-of-the-range" Robot Guardians of the garden — who resent being referred to as military garden gnomes by the Doctor — appear, and deem the two new arrivals as garden weeds. The robots attempt to spray them with poison, and pursue the Doctor and Clara while they attempt an escape. The Doctor tries to slow the robots down with fertiliser, which angers them further; this is deemed a waste.

Coming across a slightly more barren area of the garden, and the Doctor thinks to repair the sprinkler system, hoping the robots will malfunction or rust. The robots, however, are water-proof and remain unaffected. Just as the Doctor and Clara are about to be poisoned, the robots realise that the sprinkler system has been fixed, bringing life to a barren patch, therefore the new arrivals are a helpful presence in the garden, not weeds.

Now regarded as honoured guests, the Doctor and Clara are given a guided tour of the garden, with the Doctor wishing he could somehow turn the sprinklers off now — he's soaking wet!

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

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

  • Publication with page count and closing captions
  1. DWA 325 (4 pages) More adventures next time
  • No reprints to date.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added