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The annuals were hardbound books priced at pocket money prices and released near autumn, in time for the [[Christmas]] market. Usually a mix of prose and comic strip stories intended for children, they also contained puzzles, quizzes, games and a varying amount of filler material usually having little connection with ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
The annuals were hardbound books priced at pocket money prices and released near autumn, in time for the [[Christmas]] market. Usually a mix of prose and comic strip stories intended for children, they also contained puzzles, quizzes, games and a varying amount of filler material usually having little connection with ''[[Doctor Who]]''.


From the late 1960s through to the late 1980s (with the exception of 1972), [[World Distributors, Ltd]] published ''Doctor Who Annual''. The often notoriously bizarre stories and comics sometimes went in very strange directions and [[companion]]s portrayed in the illustrations and descriptions of regular characters often bore little resemblance to their actors.
From the late 1960s through to the late 1980s (with the exception of 1971), [[World Distributors, Ltd]] published ''Doctor Who Annual''. The often notoriously bizarre stories and comics sometimes went in very strange directions and [[companion]]s portrayed in the illustrations and descriptions of regular characters often bore little resemblance to their actors.


The ''Doctor Who'' annuals were published each September between 1966 and 1979, after which it moved to an August publication schedule for the remainder of the series.
The ''Doctor Who'' annuals were published each September between 1966 and 1985.


With an autumn of the year release time, the date on all annuals is for the following year. For example, the ''K9 Annual'', dated 1983, has a print date of 1982. Some annuals/yearbooks failed to include a year date on the cover so where applicable that reference is bracketed and assumed.
With an autumn of the year release time, the date on all annuals is for the following year. For example, the ''K9 Annual'', dated 1983, has a print date of 1982. Some annuals/yearbooks failed to include a year date on the cover so where applicable that reference is bracketed and assumed.
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When [[John Nathan-Turner]] became [[producer]] of ''Doctor Who'', he exerted a greater influence on merchandising and tie-in product releases (including the annuals) which, under his watchful eye, saw an increase in standards as well as featuring series related material.
When [[John Nathan-Turner]] became [[producer]] of ''Doctor Who'', he exerted a greater influence on merchandising and tie-in product releases (including the annuals) which, under his watchful eye, saw an increase in standards as well as featuring series related material.


World Distributors Ltd stopped producing the regular annuals in 1986. A bumper volume followed featuring the best of previous editions and was the last title to be released.
World Distributors Ltd stopped producing the regular annuals in 1985.


=== Under Marvel ===
=== Under Marvel ===
There was a lapse for a few years in publication before [[Marvel Comics]] secured the license to produce a ''Doctor Who Yearbook.'' These followed the same mix of prose, comic strip stories and features, this time all ''Who''-related and directed at a more sophisticated audience. The Yearbooks ran from 1992-1996.
There was a lapse for a few years in publication before [[Marvel Comics]] secured the license to produce a ''Doctor Who Yearbook.'' These followed the same mix of prose, comic strip stories and features, this time all ''Who''-related and directed at a more sophisticated audience. The Yearbooks ran from 1991-1995 as 1992-1996 annuals.


=== Revival of the Annuals ===
=== Revival of the Annuals ===
With the return of ''Doctor Who'' in 2005, the publication of annuals began again. The first, ''[[Doctor Who Annual 2006]]'', was published by [[Panini Comics|Panini]], and all subsequent annuals were published by [[BBC Children's Books]]. From 2007 to 2010, Panini also published the ''[[Doctor Who Storybook]]'' aimed at an older audience.
With the return of ''Doctor Who'' in 2005, the publication of annuals began again. The first, ''[[Doctor Who Annual 2006]]'', was published by [[Panini Comics|Panini]], and all subsequent annuals were published by [[BBC Children's Books]]. From 2007 to 2010, Panini also published the ''[[Doctor Who Storybook]]'' aimed at an older audience.


While [[IDW]] held the ''Doctor Who'' comic book licence, they also published three annuals from 2010 to 2012.
While [[IDW]] held the ''Doctor Who'' comic book licence, they also published four annuals from 2010 to 2013 while IDW is a US company the annual years are the years as published. They changed annual to special at the last minute for 2012 and it carried over to the 2013 edition for the 50th anniversary.


== Cover images ==
== Cover images ==
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=== Doctor Who Yearbooks (1992-1996) ===
=== Doctor Who Yearbooks (1991-1995) ===
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=== IDW Doctor Who Annuals (2010-2012) ===
=== IDW Doctor Who Annuals (2010-2013) ===
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File:DoctorWhoAnnual2010.jpg|''[[Doctor Who Annual 2010]]''

Revision as of 05:22, 7 April 2018

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A number of Doctor Who annuals have been published from 1965 onwards. They have printed fiction, comics and features based on Doctor Who in the form of a slim hardback volume.

History

Under World Distributors

The annuals were hardbound books priced at pocket money prices and released near autumn, in time for the Christmas market. Usually a mix of prose and comic strip stories intended for children, they also contained puzzles, quizzes, games and a varying amount of filler material usually having little connection with Doctor Who.

From the late 1960s through to the late 1980s (with the exception of 1971), World Distributors, Ltd published Doctor Who Annual. The often notoriously bizarre stories and comics sometimes went in very strange directions and companions portrayed in the illustrations and descriptions of regular characters often bore little resemblance to their actors.

The Doctor Who annuals were published each September between 1966 and 1985.

With an autumn of the year release time, the date on all annuals is for the following year. For example, the K9 Annual, dated 1983, has a print date of 1982. Some annuals/yearbooks failed to include a year date on the cover so where applicable that reference is bracketed and assumed.

When John Nathan-Turner became producer of Doctor Who, he exerted a greater influence on merchandising and tie-in product releases (including the annuals) which, under his watchful eye, saw an increase in standards as well as featuring series related material.

World Distributors Ltd stopped producing the regular annuals in 1985.

Under Marvel

There was a lapse for a few years in publication before Marvel Comics secured the license to produce a Doctor Who Yearbook. These followed the same mix of prose, comic strip stories and features, this time all Who-related and directed at a more sophisticated audience. The Yearbooks ran from 1991-1995 as 1992-1996 annuals.

Revival of the Annuals

With the return of Doctor Who in 2005, the publication of annuals began again. The first, Doctor Who Annual 2006, was published by Panini, and all subsequent annuals were published by BBC Children's Books. From 2007 to 2010, Panini also published the Doctor Who Storybook aimed at an older audience.

While IDW held the Doctor Who comic book licence, they also published four annuals from 2010 to 2013 while IDW is a US company the annual years are the years as published. They changed annual to special at the last minute for 2012 and it carried over to the 2013 edition for the 50th anniversary.

Cover images

Doctor Who Annuals (1965-1985)

Doctor Who Yearbooks (1991-1995)

Doctor Who Annuals (2005-present)

IDW Doctor Who Annuals (2010-2013)

TV Comic and TV Action Annuals

When Polystyle Publications, Ltd. held the rights to publish original Doctor Who comic strips, they mostly exercised that right in the pages of TV Comic, though, for a few years, they published them in Countdown/TV Action. Both publications also had their own hardbound annuals, where the occasional Doctor Who strip might be found.

Cover images

  • TV Comic Annual 1971

    TV Comic Annual 1971

  • TV Comic Annual 1976

    TV Comic Annual 1976

  • TV Comic Annual 1977

    TV Comic Annual 1977

  • TV Comic Annual 1978

    TV Comic Annual 1978

Related publications

Cover images

External links

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