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'''''Pawns of the Zenith''''' was a comic story published in ''[[Doctor Who: Battles in Time]]''. It was written by [[Neil Corry]]. | |||
== Opening narration box == | == Opening narration box == | ||
There's trouble ahead for the Doctor and Donna in 22nd-London ... | There's trouble ahead for the Doctor and Donna in 22nd-century London... | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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The gang flee in a waiting car that explodes on lift-off. The Doctor is convinced their death was no accident. Inside New New Scotland Yard, the captured escapee, Laura Efston, is unaware of her recent actions. One minute she was working in personnel, the next waking up upside. | The gang flee in a waiting car that explodes on lift-off. The Doctor is convinced their death was no accident. Inside New New Scotland Yard, the captured escapee, Laura Efston, is unaware of her recent actions. One minute she was working in personnel, the next waking up upside. | ||
When the Doctor attempts to investigate using his [[sonic screwdriver]] on the discs on the back of everyone's hand — the Doctor describes them as 22nd | When the Doctor attempts to investigate using his [[sonic screwdriver]] on the discs on the back of everyone's hand — the Doctor describes them as 22nd century mobile phones — all of the officers' eyes spark and they turn on the Doctor and Donna. Together they all chant, "The Zenith will not be denied!" | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Tenth Doctor]] | * [[Tenth Doctor]] | ||
* [[Donna Noble]] | * [[Donna Noble]] | ||
* [[Laura Efston]] | * [[Laura Efston]] | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Supporting the series of | * Supporting the series of collectible ''Doctor Who'' trading cards, the magazine carried a regular, four page comic strip 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 ''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 intelligent [[glasses]]. | |||
=== Original print details === | |||
* 1/4 [[DWBIT 49]] (4 pages) TO BE CONTINUED…! | |||
* No reprints to date. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
''to be added'' | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:DWBIT comic stories]] | [[Category:DWBIT comic stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in the 22nd century]] | [[Category:Stories set in the 22nd century]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in London]] | [[Category:Stories set in London]] | ||
[[Category:2008 comic stories]] | [[Category:2008 comic stories]] | ||
Revision as of 03:18, 8 November 2015
Pawns of the Zenith was a comic story published in Doctor Who: Battles in Time. It was written by Neil Corry.
Opening narration box
There's trouble ahead for the Doctor and Donna in 22nd-century London...
Summary
At the New New Scotland Yard, police are dealing with fanatics firing their way out of the HQ. One of the group, a female, is knocked out by the arrival of the TARDIS. The Doctor uses his psychic paper to identify himself to the police as Detective Inspector John Smith with Sergeant Donna Noble from Moon Division.
The gang flee in a waiting car that explodes on lift-off. The Doctor is convinced their death was no accident. Inside New New Scotland Yard, the captured escapee, Laura Efston, is unaware of her recent actions. One minute she was working in personnel, the next waking up upside.
When the Doctor attempts to investigate using his sonic screwdriver on the discs on the back of everyone's hand — the Doctor describes them as 22nd century mobile phones — all of the officers' eyes spark and they turn on the Doctor and Donna. Together they all chant, "The Zenith will not be denied!"
Characters
Notes
- Supporting the series of collectible Doctor Who trading cards, the magazine carried a regular, four page comic strip 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: blue/brown suit, sonic screwdriver, psychic paper and his intelligent glasses.
Original print details
- 1/4 DWBIT 49 (4 pages) TO BE CONTINUED…!
- No reprints to date.
References
to be added
Continuity
to be added
