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doctor=[[Second Doctor]] | | doctor=[[Second Doctor]] | | ||
companions=[[Jamie McCrimmon]], [[Zoe Heriot]] | | companions=[[Jamie McCrimmon]], [[Zoe Heriot]] | | ||
enemy=[[ | enemy=[[Cyberman|The Cybermen]], Tobias Vaughan | | ||
year= [[London]] area; [[1970s]] | year= [[London]] area; [[1970s]] | | ||
writer= [[Ian Marter]] | | writer= [[Ian Marter]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W. H. Allen]] and Co. Ltd. UK | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W. H. Allen]] and Co. Ltd. UK | | ||
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isbn= ISBN 0-426-20169-8| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20169-8| | ||
previous story=[[The Mind Robber (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Mind Robber]] | | previous story=[[The Mind Robber (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Mind Robber]] | | ||
next story=[[The Krotons (novelisation) | Doctor Who - The Krotons]] }} | next story=[[The Krotons (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Krotons]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | ==Novelisation== | ||
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==Publisher's Cover Blurb== | ==Publisher's Cover Blurb== | ||
===1985 edition=== | ===1985 edition=== | ||
Materialising in outer space, [[Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] is attacked by a missile fired from the dark side of the [[The Moon|moon]].<br> | Materialising in outer space, [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] is attacked by a missile fired from the dark side of the [[The Moon|moon]].<br> | ||
Back on [[Earth]], the newly-formed [[ | Back on [[Earth]], the newly-formed [[United Nations Intelligence Taskforce]], led by [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]], is disturbed by a series of [[UFO]] sightings over Southern [[England]].<br> | ||
Meanwhile, a large consignment of mysterious crates is delivered to the headquarters of [[International Electromatix]], the largest computer and electronics firm in the world.<br> | Meanwhile, a large consignment of mysterious crates is delivered to the headquarters of [[International Electromatix]], the largest computer and electronics firm in the world.<br> | ||
These seemingly unconnected events-but in reality the preparations for a massive [[ | These seemingly unconnected events-but in reality the preparations for a massive [[Cyberman]] invasion of Earth who with one aim-the total annihilation of the human race. | ||
==Illustrations== | ==Illustrations== | ||
Revision as of 19:00, 24 November 2009
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Invasion which was shown from 2nd November 1968 and written by Derrick Sherwin from a story outline by Kit Pedler.
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
Publisher's Cover Blurb
1985 edition
Materialising in outer space, the TARDIS is attacked by a missile fired from the dark side of the moon.
Back on Earth, the newly-formed United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, led by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, is disturbed by a series of UFO sightings over Southern England.
Meanwhile, a large consignment of mysterious crates is delivered to the headquarters of International Electromatix, the largest computer and electronics firm in the world.
These seemingly unconnected events-but in reality the preparations for a massive Cyberman invasion of Earth who with one aim-the total annihilation of the human race.
Illustrations
- Contains no illustrated pages
Deviations from the Televised Story
To be added
Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
- Back pages feature details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers-without the colour pictures of the posters!
Associated Images
- 2Invasion.jpg
1993 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson
Publishing History (UK)
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- 1993 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £3.50 (UK)
International Editions
To be added
External Sources
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
- On Target a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal
