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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|range = DWM comic stories{{!}}DWM Comics | |||
|number in range = 175 | |||
|image = Space Invaders! (comic story).jpg | |image = Space Invaders! (comic story).jpg | ||
|doctor = Twelfth Doctor | |doctor = Twelfth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Clara Oswald|Clara]] | |companions = [[Clara Oswald|Clara]] | ||
|enemy = [[Rigellan Hyper-Kraken]]s | |enemy = [[Rigellan Hyper-Kraken]]s | ||
|setting = [[Enormous Storage Co. space station]] | |setting = [[Enormous Storage Co. space station]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Mark Wright | ||
|editor = [[John Ainsworth]] & [[Scott Gray]] | |editor = [[John Ainsworth]] & [[Scott Gray]] | ||
|penciller = [[Mike Collins]] | |penciller = [[Mike Collins]] | ||
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|reprint = | |reprint = | ||
|traded = | |traded = | ||
|release date = | |release date = 5 March 2015 | ||
|cover date = | |cover date = April 2015 | ||
|publisher = Panini Comics | |publisher = Panini Comics | ||
|format = Comic | |format = Comic | ||
|epcount = 1 | |||
|series = [[DWM comic stories|''DWM'' comic stories]] | |series = [[DWM comic stories|''DWM'' comic stories]] | ||
|prev = The Instruments of War (comic story) | |prev = The Instruments of War (comic story) | ||
|next = Blood and Ice (comic story) | |next = Blood and Ice (comic story) | ||
}} | }}{{you may|Space Invaders (TV story)|n1 = the skit featured on The Saturday Picture Show}}'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a comic story published in ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]''. | ||
{{you may|Space Invaders (TV story)|n1 = the skit featured on The Saturday Picture Show}}'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a comic story published in ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]''. | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
The Doctor and Clara arrive on the [[Enormous Storage Co. space station]], a vessel built as part of the [[Great Storage Migration]] of [[2122]]. Suddenly, a group of aliens enters the scene, and [[Auctioneer (Space Invaders!)|a man]] announces the galaxy's greatest auction. Two aliens, [[Eileen (Space Invaders!)|Eileen | The [[Twelfth Doctor]] and [[Clara Oswald]] arrive on the [[Enormous Storage Co. space station]], a vessel built as part of the [[Great Storage Migration]] of [[2122]]. Suddenly, a group of aliens enters the scene, and [[Auctioneer (Space Invaders!)|a man]] announces the galaxy's greatest auction. Two aliens, [[Eileen (Space Invaders!)|Eileen]] and [[Rana Salientia]], argue over an earlier win by the latter. | ||
A gigantic box is put up at the front of the room; creatures bid on the pod inside before seeing it. However, its owner was apparently [[Hyphen T Hyphen]], a name which worries the Doctor. Scanning with | A gigantic box is put up at the front of the room; creatures bid on the pod inside before seeing it. However, its owner was apparently [[Hyphen T Hyphen]], a name which worries the Doctor. Scanning with [[The Doctor's sonic screwdriver|his sonic screwdriver]] confirms the Doctor's fears. He tries to warn the auctioneer not to allow the pod to open, but the man fails to heed this advice. | ||
The Doctor gives the highest bid for the pod; however, as all his money is at the bank, the device instead goes to Rana, the next highest bidder. As the pod opens, a [[tentacle]] reaches out and grabs Rana, before the entire creature reveals itself. The Doctor recognises it as a [[Rigellan Hyper-Kraken]], which "eats anything" - including the auction's innocent customers. He also recalls that Hyphen T Hyphen was a wealthy, stupid individual fascinated by exotic creatures. | The Doctor gives the highest bid for the pod; however, as all his money is at the bank, the device instead goes to Rana, the next highest bidder. As the pod opens, a [[tentacle]] reaches out and grabs Rana, before the entire creature reveals itself. The Doctor recognises it as a [[Rigellan Hyper-Kraken]], which "eats anything" - including the auction's innocent customers. He also recalls that Hyphen T Hyphen was a wealthy, stupid individual fascinated by exotic creatures. | ||
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In addition to the grown Kraken, there are several eggs which are a mere five minutes from hatching. According to the Doctor, they will consume everything nearby, both organic and inorganic, before going to Earth and getting the energy to breed... | In addition to the grown Kraken, there are several eggs which are a mere five minutes from hatching. According to the Doctor, they will consume everything nearby, both organic and inorganic, before going to Earth and getting the energy to breed... | ||
The Doctor and Clara decide to stop any further killings and neutralise the eggs. Whilst Clara and the Auctioneer distract the Hyper-Kraken, the Doctor uses his | The Doctor and Clara decide to stop any further killings and neutralise the eggs. Whilst Clara and the Auctioneer distract the Hyper-Kraken, the Doctor uses his sonic screwdriver on the machinery to begin a [[dimensional shunt]], though not before the creature consumes Eileen. | ||
Just as the eggs begin to hatch, the Doctor completes the dimensional shunt. This shifts both the creature and its eggs to a backwater world where they can eat everything in sight before going dormant. The bidders are disappointed about no longer having anything to bid on, but the Doctor points out that life is the only possession they truly need... | Just as the eggs begin to hatch, the Doctor completes the dimensional shunt. This shifts both the creature and its eggs to a backwater world where they can eat everything in sight before going dormant. The bidders are disappointed about no longer having anything to bid on, but the Doctor points out that life is the only possession they truly need... | ||
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* [[Twelfth Doctor]] | * [[Twelfth Doctor]] | ||
* [[Clara Oswald]] | * [[Clara Oswald]] | ||
* [[Auctioneer (Space Invaders!)|Auctioneer]] | |||
* [[Rana Salienti]] | * [[Rana Salienti]] | ||
* [[Eileen (Space Invaders!)|Eileen]] | * [[Eileen (Space Invaders!)|Eileen]] | ||
* [[Papa Maddox]] | * [[Papa Maddox]] | ||
* [[Calarch]] | * [[Calarch]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
'' | * [[Clara Oswald's gran|Clara's gran]] once rented space in a warehouse. | ||
* Rana won a [[miniscope]] in a previous auction. | |||
* The storage pods are paid for using [[Grotzit]]s. | |||
* The auctioneer uses the saying, "let the dog see the [[Slarvian]]". | |||
* The Doctor once dealt with a [[Krynoid]] for [[Hyphen T Hyphen]]. | |||
== | == Notes == | ||
* | * A [[Bart Simpson]] look-a-like is eaten by the Rigellan Hyper-Kraken. | ||
== Original print details == | === Original print details === | ||
:(Publication with page count and closing caption) | :(Publication with page count and closing caption) | ||
* [[DWM 484]] (12 pages) The End | * [[DWM 484]] (12 pages) The End | ||
== Continuity == | |||
* The Doctor still has the money in his bank on [[Cornucopia]] ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Blood of Azrael (comic story)|The Blood of Azrael]]'') from the [[Eleventh Doctor]]'s auctioning off of the TARDIS in the [[Obsidian Mainframe]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Pay the Piper (comic story)|Pay the Piper]]'') | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:2015 comic stories]] | [[Category:2015 comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:Comic stories set in the Sol System]] | [[Category:Comic stories set in the Sol System]] | ||
[[Category:One part comics]] | |||
[[Category:Stories that crossover with non-DWU series]] | |||
Latest revision as of 07:01, 3 April 2024
Space Invaders! was a comic story published in Doctor Who Magazine.
- You may be looking for the skit featured on The Saturday Picture Show.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Twelfth Doctor and Clara Oswald arrive on the Enormous Storage Co. space station, a vessel built as part of the Great Storage Migration of 2122. Suddenly, a group of aliens enters the scene, and a man announces the galaxy's greatest auction. Two aliens, Eileen and Rana Salientia, argue over an earlier win by the latter.
A gigantic box is put up at the front of the room; creatures bid on the pod inside before seeing it. However, its owner was apparently Hyphen T Hyphen, a name which worries the Doctor. Scanning with his sonic screwdriver confirms the Doctor's fears. He tries to warn the auctioneer not to allow the pod to open, but the man fails to heed this advice.
The Doctor gives the highest bid for the pod; however, as all his money is at the bank, the device instead goes to Rana, the next highest bidder. As the pod opens, a tentacle reaches out and grabs Rana, before the entire creature reveals itself. The Doctor recognises it as a Rigellan Hyper-Kraken, which "eats anything" - including the auction's innocent customers. He also recalls that Hyphen T Hyphen was a wealthy, stupid individual fascinated by exotic creatures.
In addition to the grown Kraken, there are several eggs which are a mere five minutes from hatching. According to the Doctor, they will consume everything nearby, both organic and inorganic, before going to Earth and getting the energy to breed...
The Doctor and Clara decide to stop any further killings and neutralise the eggs. Whilst Clara and the Auctioneer distract the Hyper-Kraken, the Doctor uses his sonic screwdriver on the machinery to begin a dimensional shunt, though not before the creature consumes Eileen.
Just as the eggs begin to hatch, the Doctor completes the dimensional shunt. This shifts both the creature and its eggs to a backwater world where they can eat everything in sight before going dormant. The bidders are disappointed about no longer having anything to bid on, but the Doctor points out that life is the only possession they truly need...
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Clara's gran once rented space in a warehouse.
- Rana won a miniscope in a previous auction.
- The storage pods are paid for using Grotzits.
- The auctioneer uses the saying, "let the dog see the Slarvian".
- The Doctor once dealt with a Krynoid for Hyphen T Hyphen.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- A Bart Simpson look-a-like is eaten by the Rigellan Hyper-Kraken.
Original print details[[edit] | [edit source]]
- (Publication with page count and closing caption)
- DWM 484 (12 pages) The End
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor still has the money in his bank on Cornucopia (COMIC: The Blood of Azrael) from the Eleventh Doctor's auctioning off of the TARDIS in the Obsidian Mainframe. (COMIC: Pay the Piper)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
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