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|image= Giant cyberman.jpg | |image = Giant cyberman.jpg | ||
|series =[[TV Comic|''TVC'' comic stories]] | |series = [[TV Comic|''TVC'' comic stories]] | ||
|doctor = Second Doctor | |doctor = Second Doctor | ||
|companions = [[John | |companions = [[John Who|John]], [[Gillian Who|Gillian]] | ||
|enemy = | |enemy = [[CyberMondan]]s | ||
|setting = [[ | |setting = [[Planet (The Cyber Empire)|Planet]]<br />[[CyberCity]] | ||
|publication = ''[[TV Comic]]'' 850-853 | |publication = ''[[TV Comic]]'' 850-853 | ||
|release date = | |release date = 30 March - 20 April 1968 | ||
|format = Comic - 4 parts (8 pages) | |format = Comic - 4 parts (8 pages) | ||
|prev = The Sabre-Toothed Gorillas (comic story) | |prev = The Sabre-Toothed Gorillas (comic story) | ||
|next = The Dyrons (comic story) | |next = The Dyrons (comic story) | ||
}}{{comic stub}} | }}{{comic stub}} | ||
'''''The Cyber Empire''''' was a ''[[TV Comic]]'' story featuring the [[Second Doctor]], [[John and Gillian]]. | '''''The Cyber Empire''''' was a ''[[TV Comic]]'' story featuring the [[Second Doctor]], [[John Who|John]] and [[Gillian Who|Gillian]]. | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
The Doctor, John and Gillian discover the Cybermen are | [[Second Doctor|The Doctor]], [[John Who|John]] and [[Gillian Who|Gillian]] discover the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] are using captured humans in a bid to build a new city for their [[Cyber-Controller (Flower Power)|controller]]. | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Second Doctor]] | * [[Second Doctor]] | ||
* [[John | * [[John Who]] | ||
* [[Cybermen]] | * [[Gillian Who]] | ||
* [[CyberMondan|Cybermen]] | |||
* [[Cyber-Controller (Flower Power)|Cyber-Controller]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
'' | * To disguise himself and his grandchildren as they pilot the stolen [[Cyber-Hover-Craft]], the Doctor applies [[black]] [[paint]] to the [[cockpit]], the travellers counting that they will appear to be high-ranking officers. ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'' would introduce the [[Cyber-Leader]], a type of high-ranking Cyberman distinguished by black [[side handle]]s. | ||
* This story features an early use by the Cybermen of the word "excellent". Though the Cybermen were frequently use the word in the later years of the classic series beginning with ''Revenge of the Cybermen'', the word was used once before by a Cyberman in ''[[The Moonbase (TV story)|The Moonbase]]''. | |||
=== Original print details === | |||
(Publication with page count and closing captions) | |||
* TVC 850 (2 pages) Next week the Doctor tackles the Cyberman... Don't miss the thrills! | |||
* TVC 851 (2 pages) Next week Dr. Who goes into action against the Cybermen with a mini-bomb! | |||
* TVC 852 (2 pages) Next week the battle between the slaves and the Cybermen rages on! | |||
* TVC 853 (2 pages) A sensational new Dr. Who adventure starts next week: The Dyrons! | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Cybermen | * The [[Mondasian]] [[Cyber-Controller (Flower Power)|Cyber-Controller]] still leads the Cybermen. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Flower Power (comic story)|Flower Power]]'') | ||
* The Doctor once again makes use of his utility belt. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Egyptian Escapade (comic story)|Egyptian Escapade]]'', ''[[The Witches (comic story)|The Witches]]'') | |||
{{Second Doctor TVC comics}} | {{Second Doctor TVC comics}} | ||
{{Cyberman stories}} | {{Cyberman stories}} | ||
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[[Category:Comic stories set on Earth]] | [[Category:Comic stories set on Earth]] | ||
[[Category:1968 comic stories]] | [[Category:1968 comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:Second Doctor TVC comic stories]] | [[Category:Second Doctor TVC comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in 1968]] | [[Category:Stories set in 1968]] | ||
[[Category:Cyberman comic stories]] | |||
[[Category:Four part comics]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:47, 16 November 2024
The Cyber Empire was a TV Comic story featuring the Second Doctor, John and Gillian.
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor, John and Gillian discover the Cybermen are using captured humans in a bid to build a new city for their controller.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- To disguise himself and his grandchildren as they pilot the stolen Cyber-Hover-Craft, the Doctor applies black paint to the cockpit, the travellers counting that they will appear to be high-ranking officers. Revenge of the Cybermen would introduce the Cyber-Leader, a type of high-ranking Cyberman distinguished by black side handles.
- This story features an early use by the Cybermen of the word "excellent". Though the Cybermen were frequently use the word in the later years of the classic series beginning with Revenge of the Cybermen, the word was used once before by a Cyberman in The Moonbase.
Original print details[[edit] | [edit source]]
(Publication with page count and closing captions)
- TVC 850 (2 pages) Next week the Doctor tackles the Cyberman... Don't miss the thrills!
- TVC 851 (2 pages) Next week Dr. Who goes into action against the Cybermen with a mini-bomb!
- TVC 852 (2 pages) Next week the battle between the slaves and the Cybermen rages on!
- TVC 853 (2 pages) A sensational new Dr. Who adventure starts next week: The Dyrons!
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Mondasian Cyber-Controller still leads the Cybermen. (COMIC: Flower Power)
- The Doctor once again makes use of his utility belt. (COMIC: Egyptian Escapade, The Witches)
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