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|series=[[DWBIT comic stories|''DWBIT'' comic stories]] | |series=[[DWBIT comic stories|''DWBIT'' comic stories]] | ||
|number=61 | |number = 61 | ||
|doctor= Tenth Doctor | |doctor = Tenth Doctor | ||
|companions= | |companions = | ||
|enemy=[[Robot]]s | |enemy = [[Robot]]s | ||
|setting= | |setting = [[Milan]], [[15th century]] | ||
|writer= | |writer = Simon Furman | ||
|artist= [[Lee Sullivan]] | |artist = [[Lee Sullivan]] | ||
|colourist= [[Alan Craddock]] | |colourist = [[Alan Craddock]] | ||
|letterer= | |letterer = | ||
|editor= [[Claire Lister]] | |editor = [[Claire Lister]] | ||
|publication= [[DWBIT 61]] | |publication = [[DWBIT 61]] | ||
|release date= | |release date= 7 January 2009 | ||
|publisher= GE Fabbri Ltd | |publisher = GE Fabbri Ltd | ||
|format= Comic | |format = Comic<br/>Part 1 of 2 | ||
|prev= Extermination of the Daleks (comic story) | |epcount = 1 | ||
|next= Metal Mania (comic story) | |prev = Extermination of the Daleks (comic story) | ||
|next = Metal Mania (comic story) | |||
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'''''Da Vinci{{'}}s Robots''''' was a comic story printed in [[DWBIT 61]]. It was written by [[Simon Furman]]. | |||
== Opening narration box == | == Opening narration box == | ||
The Doctor drops in on [[Leonardo da Vinci]] and uncovers a mystery ... | The Doctor drops in on [[Leonardo da Vinci]] and uncovers a mystery ... | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
Whilst leaving a many-tentacled, green creature to be blown up, the Doctor, having arrived in 15th | Whilst leaving a many-tentacled, green creature to be blown up, the Doctor, having arrived in 15th century Italy, decides to pop in and visit his friend [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. At the house, the Doctor is greeted by Leonardo's understudy [[Ludovico]], who explains his master has locked himself away, leaving shopping lists out overnight. | ||
The list contains a number of items that the Doctor finds puzzling and together they climb a back wall to reach Leonardo. The wall has been electrified | The list contains a number of items that the Doctor finds puzzling and together they climb a back wall to reach Leonardo. The wall has been electrified — two hundred years before its time! In a workshop they find Leonardo in some sort of trance, building robots from suits of armour and components. When the Doctor tries to intervene, one of the robots grabs him by the throat... | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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* [[Ludovico]] | * [[Ludovico]] | ||
== | == 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 series 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 | * 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: his blue/brown suit, [[sonic screwdriver]], [[psychic paper]] and his intelligent [[glasses]]. | ||
== | === Original print details === | ||
* | * 1/2 [[DWBIT 61]] (4 pages) TO BE CONTINUED...! | ||
* No reprints to date. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{dwrefguide|bitcomic10.htm#bit61|Da Vinci's Robots / Metal Mania}} | |||
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[[Category:Stories set in Italy]] | [[Category:Stories set in Italy]] | ||
[[Category:2009 comic stories]] | [[Category:2009 comic stories]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:11, 24 January 2024
Da Vinci's Robots was a comic story printed in DWBIT 61. It was written by Simon Furman.
Opening narration box[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor drops in on Leonardo da Vinci and uncovers a mystery ...
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
Whilst leaving a many-tentacled, green creature to be blown up, the Doctor, having arrived in 15th century Italy, decides to pop in and visit his friend Leonardo da Vinci. At the house, the Doctor is greeted by Leonardo's understudy Ludovico, who explains his master has locked himself away, leaving shopping lists out overnight.
The list contains a number of items that the Doctor finds puzzling and together they climb a back wall to reach Leonardo. The wall has been electrified — two hundred years before its time! In a workshop they find Leonardo in some sort of trance, building robots from suits of armour and components. When the Doctor tries to intervene, one of the robots grabs him by the throat...
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Supporting the series of collectible Doctor Who trading cards, the magazine carried a regular four-page comic strip series 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 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: his blue/brown suit, sonic screwdriver, psychic paper and his intelligent glasses.
Original print details[[edit] | [edit source]]
- 1/2 DWBIT 61 (4 pages) TO BE CONTINUED...!
- No reprints to date.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
