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|number= 8
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|series= [[Doctor Who Magazine graphic novels]]
|writer= {{il|[[Steve Parkhouse]]|[[Alan McKenzie]]}}
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|artist= [[John Ridgway]]
|artist= [[John Ridgway]]
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|publisher= Panini Publishing Ltd.|Panini Books
|publisher= Panini Publishing Ltd.|Panini Books
|format= Comic sized paper back
|format= Comic sized paper back
|isbn= ISBN 1-905239-71-9
|isbn= ISBN 1-905239-71-8
|series= [[Doctor Who Magazine graphic novels]] publication order
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|prev= The Flood (graphic novel)
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|next= The World Shapers (graphic novel)
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'''''Voyager''''' was the eighth volume of the [[Panini Publishing]] series of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' comic collections, and the first of two to feature the [[Sixth Doctor]]. In included the earliest Sixth Doctor ''DWM'' strips, most of which featured only the Doctor and [[Frobisher]].  
'''''Voyager''''' was the eighth volume of the [[Panini Publishing]] series of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' comic collections, and the first of two to feature the [[Sixth Doctor]]. In included the earliest Sixth Doctor ''DWM'' strips, most of which featured only the Doctor and [[Frobisher]].


Like all in the series, it was notable for its high quality digital restoration of the comics. It was the first chance readers had of seeing the original, monochromatic version of the comics since they were first published in ''DWM'' in the mid-[[1980s]].
Like all in the series, it was notable for its high quality digital restoration of the comics. It was the first chance readers had of seeing the original, monochromatic version of the comics since they were first published in ''DWM'' in the mid-[[1980s]].
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The Sixth Doctor, Peri and their [[Shapeshifter|shapeshifting]] penguin chum Frobisher take a madcap journey through space, time and magical realms in this first volume of their comic strip adventures from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine!
The Sixth Doctor, Peri and their [[Shapeshifter|shapeshifting]] penguin chum Frobisher take a madcap journey through space, time and magical realms in this first volume of their comic strip adventures from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine!


This book features the following digitally restored stories, reprinted in their original episodic format for the first time: [[The Shape Shifter|THE SHAPE SHIFTER]], [[Voyager (comic story)|VOYAGER]], [[Polly the Glot|POLLY THE GLOT]], [[Once Upon a Time Lord|ONCE UPON A TIME LORD]], [[War-Game|WAR-GAME]], [[Funhouse|FUNHOUSE]], [[Kane's Story|KANE'S STORY]], [[Abel's Story|ABEL'S STORY]], [[The Warrior's Story|THE WARRIOR'S STORY]] and [[Frobisher's Story|FROBISHER'S STORY]]!
This book features the following digitally restored stories, reprinted in their original episodic format for the first time: [[The Shape Shifter (comic story)|THE SHAPE SHIFTER]], [[Voyager (comic story)|VOYAGER]], [[Polly the Glot (comic story)|POLLY THE GLOT]], [[Once Upon a Time-Lord (comic story)|ONCE UPON A TIME LORD]], [[War-Game (comic story)|WAR-GAME]], [[Funhouse (comic story)|FUNHOUSE]], [[Kane's Story (comic story)|KANE'S STORY]], [[Abel's Story (comic story)|ABEL'S STORY]], [[The Warrior's Story (comic story)|THE WARRIOR'S STORY]] and [[Frobisher's Story (comic story)|FROBISHER'S STORY]]!


Tasked to retrieve a set of stolen starcharts by the awesome and terrifying Voyager, the Doctor must pursue the insane [[Time Lord]] [[Astrolabus]] across the universe, across world of fantasy and imagination, far-flung planets, and even the pages of a children's storybook.
Tasked to retrieve a set of stolen starcharts by the awesome and terrifying Voyager, the Doctor must pursue the insane [[Time Lord]] [[Astrolabus]] across the universe, across world of fantasy and imagination, far-flung planets, and even the pages of a children's storybook.
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== Comic stories ==
== Comic stories ==
* [[The Shape Shifter]]
* [[The Shape Shifter (comic story)|The Shape Shifter]]
* [[Voyager (comic story)|Voyager]]
* [[Voyager (comic story)|Voyager]]
* [[Polly the Glot]]
* [[Polly the Glot (comic story)|Polly the Glot]]
* [[Once Upon a Time Lord]]
* [[Once Upon a Time-Lord (comic story)|Once Upon a Time Lord]]
* [[War-Game]]
* [[War-Game (comic story)|War-Game]]
* [[Funhouse (comic story)|Funhouse]]
* [[Funhouse (comic story)|Funhouse]]
* [[Kane's Story]]
* [[Kane's Story (comic story)|Kane's Story]]
* [[Abel's Story]]
* [[Abel's Story (comic story)|Abel's Story]]
* [[The Warrior's Story]]
* [[The Warrior's Story (comic story)|The Warrior's Story]]
* [[Frobisher's Story]]
* [[Frobisher's Story (comic story)|Frobisher's Story]]


== Additional features ==
== Additional features ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
[[File:DWGN8 placeholder.jpg|thumb|Placeholder cover.]]
* This is the first of two collections featuring the run of Sixth Doctor stories from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine, and contains 172 high quality black and white printed pages and a new cover by [[John Ridgway]] and priced at £15.99 (UK).
* This is the first of two collections featuring the run of Sixth Doctor stories from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine, and contains 172 high quality black and white printed pages and a new cover by [[John Ridgway]] and priced at £15.99 (UK).
* a new versipn was included in doctor who the comp'et history for premium subscribers
* A new version was included in ''[[The Complete History]]'' for premium subscribers.
* Two covers were apparently used for this volume, one with [[Peri]] and one without.
* A placeholder cover was used before release, featuring different artwork.
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You may wish to consult Voyager (disambiguation) for other, similarly-named pages.

Voyager was the eighth volume of the Panini Publishing series of Doctor Who Magazine comic collections, and the first of two to feature the Sixth Doctor. In included the earliest Sixth Doctor DWM strips, most of which featured only the Doctor and Frobisher.

Like all in the series, it was notable for its high quality digital restoration of the comics. It was the first chance readers had of seeing the original, monochromatic version of the comics since they were first published in DWM in the mid-1980s.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

Classic comic strips from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine!

The Sixth Doctor, Peri and their shapeshifting penguin chum Frobisher take a madcap journey through space, time and magical realms in this first volume of their comic strip adventures from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine!

This book features the following digitally restored stories, reprinted in their original episodic format for the first time: THE SHAPE SHIFTER, VOYAGER, POLLY THE GLOT, ONCE UPON A TIME LORD, WAR-GAME, FUNHOUSE, KANE'S STORY, ABEL'S STORY, THE WARRIOR'S STORY and FROBISHER'S STORY!

Tasked to retrieve a set of stolen starcharts by the awesome and terrifying Voyager, the Doctor must pursue the insane Time Lord Astrolabus across the universe, across world of fantasy and imagination, far-flung planets, and even the pages of a children's storybook.

Along the way there are reunions with the eminent Professor Ivan Asimoff and the despicable Dogbolter, a run-in with a sentient house, swordplay with a Draconian Overlord, and even a quick trip to New York!

Featuring astonishing artwork from the legendary John Ridgway (Judge Dredd, Hellblazer) plus scripts from Steve Parkhouse (The BoJeffries Saga) and Alan McKenzie (2000 AD).

AN ESSENTIAL COLLECTION FOR FANS OF DOCTOR WHO AND CLASSIC BRITISH COMICS!

Comic stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

Additional features[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • About the Authors

Credits (TBC)[[edit] | [edit source]]

Project Editor: Clayton Hickman
Consultant: Scott Gray
Design:Peri Godbold and Clayton Hickman
Cover artwork: John Ridgway
Colours: James Offredi
Production: Mark Irvine
Managing Editor: Alan O'Keefe
Managing Director: Mike Riddell

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Placeholder cover.
  • This is the first of two collections featuring the run of Sixth Doctor stories from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine, and contains 172 high quality black and white printed pages and a new cover by John Ridgway and priced at £15.99 (UK).
  • A new version was included in The Complete History for premium subscribers.
  • A placeholder cover was used before release, featuring different artwork.