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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the sixteenth volume of the [[Panini Publishing]] series of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' comic collections, and the second collection to feature the [[Eleventh Doctor]]. | ||
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 version of the comics since they were first published in ''DWM'' in [[2011]] and [[2012]]. | 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 version of the comics since they were first published in ''DWM'' in [[2011]] and [[2012]]. | ||
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Featuring three amazing stories: | Featuring three amazing stories: | ||
* ''[[The Chains of Olympus (comic story)|The Chains of Olympus]] | * ''[[The Chains of Olympus (comic story)|The Chains of Olympus]]'' | ||
* ''[[Sticks & Stones (comic story)|Sticks & Stones]] | * ''[[Sticks & Stones (comic story)|Sticks & Stones]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Cornucopia Caper (comic story)|The Cornucopia Caper]] | * ''[[The Cornucopia Caper (comic story)|The Cornucopia Caper]]'' | ||
The Doctor, Amy and Rory travel back to Ancient Greece and encounter the Doctor’s greatest hero: [[Socrates]]! But Athens faces deadly danger – creatures from myth stalk the streets, and the wrath of the gods may destroy mankind! The action continues in modern-day London and the spaceport called [[Cornucopia]] as the time-travellers encounter a sinister artist with a lethal name, a society of vicious alien criminals and the greatest thief in the galaxy! | The Doctor, Amy and Rory travel back to Ancient Greece and encounter the Doctor’s greatest hero: [[Socrates]]! But Athens faces deadly danger – creatures from myth stalk the streets, and the wrath of the gods may destroy mankind! The action continues in modern-day London and the spaceport called [[Cornucopia]] as the time-travellers encounter a sinister artist with a lethal name, a society of vicious alien criminals and the greatest thief in the galaxy! | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This volume covers the Eleventh Doctor’s comic strip stories from Doctor Who Magazine issues [[DWM 442|442]] through to [[DWM 450|450]]. | * This volume covers the Eleventh Doctor’s comic strip stories from Doctor Who Magazine issues [[DWM 442|442]] through to [[DWM 450|450]]. | ||
* This, and the third volume of the collected Eleventh Doctor comic stories ([[Hunters of the Burning Stone (graphic novel)|Hunters of the Burning Stone]]), was released in October [[2013]] as the Eleventh Doctor’s profile was highlighted by publicity for the 50th Anniversary of the series. | * This, and the third volume of the collected Eleventh Doctor comic stories (''[[Hunters of the Burning Stone (graphic novel)|Hunters of the Burning Stone]]''), was released in October [[2013]] as the Eleventh Doctor’s profile was highlighted by publicity for the 50th Anniversary of the series. This title was priced £12.99 (UK). | ||
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Revision as of 02:49, 20 October 2013
- You may be looking for the titular comic story.
The Chains of Olympus was the sixteenth volume of the Panini Publishing series of Doctor Who Magazine comic collections, and the second collection to feature the Eleventh Doctor.
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 version of the comics since they were first published in DWM in 2011 and 2012.
Publisher's summary
Collected Eleventh Doctor Comic Strips — Volume 2
Join the Doctor,Amy Pond and Rory Williams on their amazing adventures in space and time, in these exceptional collected comics from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine!
Featuring three amazing stories:
The Doctor, Amy and Rory travel back to Ancient Greece and encounter the Doctor’s greatest hero: Socrates! But Athens faces deadly danger – creatures from myth stalk the streets, and the wrath of the gods may destroy mankind! The action continues in modern-day London and the spaceport called Cornucopia as the time-travellers encounter a sinister artist with a lethal name, a society of vicious alien criminals and the greatest thief in the galaxy!
PLUS! A bumper commentary section where the writers, artists and editors reveal the stories behind the strips! featuring never-before-published artwork, original story outlines and much more!
An essential collection for fans of Doctor Who and classic British comics!
Additional features
- 15 page commentary by writers, artists and editors
Credits
- Project Editor: Tom Spilsbury & Scott Gray
- Designer: Peri Godbold
- Cover pencils and inks by: David A Roach
- Cover colours by: James Offredi
- Head of Production: Mark Irvine
- Managing Editor: Alan O'Keefe
- Managing Director: Mike Riddell
- Special thanks to: Steven Moffat, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill,Gary Russell, Richard Atkinson, Peter Ware, John Ainsworth and all the writers and artists whose work is presented herein.
Notes
- This volume covers the Eleventh Doctor’s comic strip stories from Doctor Who Magazine issues 442 through to 450.
- This, and the third volume of the collected Eleventh Doctor comic stories (Hunters of the Burning Stone), was released in October 2013 as the Eleventh Doctor’s profile was highlighted by publicity for the 50th Anniversary of the series. This title was priced £12.99 (UK).
