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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|image= Hp2.jpg | |image= Hp2.jpg | ||
|series=[[DWBIT comic stories|''DWBIT'' comic stories]] | |series=[[DWBIT comic stories|''DWBIT'' comic stories]] | ||
|doctor= Tenth Doctor | |doctor= Tenth Doctor | ||
|companions= [[Martha Jones|Martha]] | |companions= [[Martha Jones|Martha]] | ||
|enemy=[[Loomish]], [[Slaken]] | |enemy = [[Loomish]], [[Slaken]] | ||
|setting=[[Lumana]] | |setting=[[Lumana]] | ||
|writer= | |writer= Jason Loborik | ||
|artist= [[Lee Sullivan]] | |artist= [[Lee Sullivan]] | ||
|colourist= [[Alan Craddock]] | |colourist= [[Alan Craddock]] | ||
|letterer= | |letterer= | ||
|editor= [[Claire Lister]] | |editor= [[Claire Lister]] | ||
|publication= [[ | |publication= [[DWBIT 30]] | ||
|release date= | |release date= 31 October 2007 | ||
|publisher= GE Fabbri Ltd | |publisher= GE Fabbri Ltd | ||
|format= Comic | |format= Comic | ||
|prev= Crime After Crime (comic story) | |prev= Crime After Crime (comic story) | ||
|next= Minor Trouble (comic story) | |next= Minor Trouble (comic story) | ||
|epcount = 1 | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''House Pests''''' was a ''[[Doctor Who: Battles in Time]]'' comic story featuring the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]]. | '''''House Pests''''' was a ''[[Doctor Who: Battles in Time]]'' comic story featuring the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]]. | ||
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
The [[Tenth Doctor|Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones|Martha]] arrive in the [[jungle]] on [[Lumana]]. They are soon attacked by bat-like creature with sharp claws. The creatures fly away when the [[Loomish]] arrive and sound their horn. The Loomish are cute, little, child-like, friendly creatures which ask for the Doctor's help in protecting them from the [[Slaken]] (a big, big monster that lives in the caves and wants to eat them). | The [[Tenth Doctor|Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones|Martha]] arrive in the [[jungle]] on [[Lumana]]. They are soon attacked by bat-like creature with sharp claws. The creatures fly away when the [[Loomish]] arrive and sound their horn. The Loomish are cute, little, child-like, friendly creatures which ask for the Doctor's help in protecting them from the [[Slaken]] (a big, big monster that lives in the caves and wants to eat them). | ||
Saying goodbye to [[Lumea]] and the other Loomish, the Doctor and Martha head off with a map to find the Slaken, which is a big, green, fire breathing creature, but rather than wanting to eat the Loomish, it looks out for them and their bat friends. The mischievous Loomish are well known for conning visitors. When the Doctor and Martha return, they find the Loomish have moved into [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] and decorated it out with floral garlands and [[cooking]] pots! | Saying goodbye to [[Lumea]] and the other Loomish, the Doctor and Martha head off with a map to find the Slaken, which is a big, green, fire breathing creature, but rather than wanting to eat the Loomish, it looks out for them and their bat friends. The mischievous Loomish are well known for conning visitors. When the Doctor and Martha return, they find the Loomish have moved into [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] and decorated it out with floral garlands and [[cooking]] pots! | ||
In the guidebook ''[[Tempus Fugit – The Time Travellers Companion]]'', Martha reads up on the Loomish and learns of their incredibly strong family bonds. Martha sounds a Loomish horn that the Doctor collected in the jungle. The Loomish hear it as a distress signal and hurriedly leave the TARDIS to assist. The Doctor secures the TARDIS door and witnesses the Slaken's arrival, lovingly bringing food for the Loomish. Feeling hungry the Doctor and Martha return to the TARDIS, where the cooking pots are still warm! | In the guidebook ''[[Tempus Fugit – The Time Travellers Companion]]'', Martha reads up on the Loomish and learns of their incredibly strong family bonds. Martha sounds a Loomish horn that the Doctor collected in the jungle. The Loomish hear it as a distress signal and hurriedly leave the TARDIS to assist. The Doctor secures the TARDIS door and witnesses the Slaken's arrival, lovingly bringing food for the Loomish. Feeling hungry the Doctor and Martha return to the TARDIS, where the cooking pots are still warm! | ||
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* [[Tenth Doctor]] | * [[Tenth Doctor]] | ||
* [[Martha Jones]] | * [[Martha Jones]] | ||
* [[Loomish]] | * [[Loomish]] | ||
* [[Slaken]] | * [[Slaken]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* 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. | * 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 with "props" from the TV series: blue/brown suit, [[sonic screwdriver]], [[psychic paper]] and his [[brainy specs]]. | ||
=== Original print details === | === Original print details === | ||
Latest revision as of 22:17, 23 January 2024
House Pests was a Doctor Who: Battles in Time comic story featuring the Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones.
Opening narration box[[edit] | [edit source]]
The TARDIS has brought the Doctor and Martha to an eerie jungle world...
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor and Martha arrive in the jungle on Lumana. They are soon attacked by bat-like creature with sharp claws. The creatures fly away when the Loomish arrive and sound their horn. The Loomish are cute, little, child-like, friendly creatures which ask for the Doctor's help in protecting them from the Slaken (a big, big monster that lives in the caves and wants to eat them).
Saying goodbye to Lumea and the other Loomish, the Doctor and Martha head off with a map to find the Slaken, which is a big, green, fire breathing creature, but rather than wanting to eat the Loomish, it looks out for them and their bat friends. The mischievous Loomish are well known for conning visitors. When the Doctor and Martha return, they find the Loomish have moved into the TARDIS and decorated it out with floral garlands and cooking pots!
In the guidebook Tempus Fugit – The Time Travellers Companion, Martha reads up on the Loomish and learns of their incredibly strong family bonds. Martha sounds a Loomish horn that the Doctor collected in the jungle. The Loomish hear it as a distress signal and hurriedly leave the TARDIS to assist. The Doctor secures the TARDIS door and witnesses the Slaken's arrival, lovingly bringing food for the Loomish. Feeling hungry the Doctor and Martha return to the TARDIS, where the cooking pots are still warm!
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, 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 with "props" from the TV series: blue/brown suit, sonic screwdriver, psychic paper and his brainy specs.
Original print details[[edit] | [edit source]]
- 1/1 DWBIT 30 (4 pages) THE END
- No reprints to date.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
