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'''''Tales from the TARDIS''''' was a regular feature of early issues of ''[[Doctor Who Weekly]]''. It re-used adaptations of classic works of literary [[science fiction]] previously published by [[Marvel Comics]] in the US title {{iw|marvel|Marvel Classics Comics Vol 1|''Marvel Classics Comics''}}. The UK branch of Marvel at that time published ''Doctor Who Weekly''. The ''Weekly''{{'}}s editor, [[Dez Skinn]], found the reprints a cost-effective alternative to commissioning original comics material. | '''''Tales from the TARDIS''''' was a regular feature of early issues of ''[[Doctor Who Weekly]]''. It re-used adaptations of classic works of literary [[science fiction]] previously published by [[Marvel Comics]] in the US title {{iw|marvel|Marvel Classics Comics Vol 1|''Marvel Classics Comics''}}. The UK branch of Marvel at that time published ''Doctor Who Weekly''. The ''Weekly''{{'}}s editor, [[Dez Skinn]], found the reprints a cost-effective alternative to commissioning original comics material. | ||
The ''Tales'' ran from issues [[DWM 1|1]] through [[DWM 29|29]] | The ''Tales'' ran from issues [[DWM 1|1]] through [[DWM 29|29]], after which it was replaced by ''[[Dr Who's Time Tales]]''. | ||
The comics, originally presented as full-length stories, were broken up | The comics, originally presented as full-length stories, were broken up into five-page chapters, with the opening frames and narration of each chapter altered to include the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | ||
== Stories == | == Stories == | ||
{| {{prettytable}} | |||
! Issues || Title || Original release | |||
|- | |||
![[DWM 1|1]]-[[DWM 11|11]] | |||
|''The War of the Worlds'' | |||
|{{iw|marvel|Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring War of the Worlds Vol 1 1|''Marvel Classics Comics'' #14}} | |||
|- | |||
![[DWM 12|12]]-[[DWM 16|16]] | |||
|''The Invisible Man'' | |||
|{{iw|marvel|Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring The Invisible Man Vol 1 1|''Marvel Classics Comics'' #25}} | |||
|- | |||
![[DWM 17|17]]-[[DWM 21|21]] | |||
|''Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'' | |||
|{{iw|marvel|Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Vol 1 1|''Marvel Classics Comics'' #1}} | |||
|- | |||
![[DWM 22|22]]-[[DWM 29|29]] | |||
|''First Men in the Moon'' | |||
|{{iw|marvel|Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring The First Men in the Moon Vol 1 1|''Marvel Classics Comics'' #31}} | |||
|} | |||
{{Doctor Who Magazine}} | {{Doctor Who Magazine}} | ||
{{DWM issues}} | {{DWM issues}} | ||
[[Category:DWM features]] | [[Category:DWM features]] |
Revision as of 17:12, 8 July 2021
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Tales from the TARDIS was a regular feature of early issues of Doctor Who Weekly. It re-used adaptations of classic works of literary science fiction previously published by Marvel Comics in the US title Marvel Classics Comics. The UK branch of Marvel at that time published Doctor Who Weekly. The Weekly's editor, Dez Skinn, found the reprints a cost-effective alternative to commissioning original comics material.
The Tales ran from issues 1 through 29, after which it was replaced by Dr Who's Time Tales.
The comics, originally presented as full-length stories, were broken up into five-page chapters, with the opening frames and narration of each chapter altered to include the Fourth Doctor.
Stories
Issues | Title | Original release |
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1-11 | The War of the Worlds | Marvel Classics Comics #14 |
12-16 | The Invisible Man | Marvel Classics Comics #25 |
17-21 | Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde | Marvel Classics Comics #1 |
22-29 | First Men in the Moon | Marvel Classics Comics #31 |
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