Opening narration box
Even in the vast emptiness of Space, two ships can sometimes pass in the night ...
Summary
While flying around in space the Doctor is tending a potted plant in the TARDIS, when he comes under attack from a nearby warship. With communications open, a voice from the warship keeps apologising for the fusion missile attack on his craft. To avoid further attacks the Doctor lands the TARDIS inside the warship where he is greeted by Florian, a Palomian, a peace loving race of small,bald, humanoid creatures who detest violence. Florian explains that he and the other 300 Palomians can't remember how they got onboard the ship or leaving their five-sunned planet Palomia where, when the night came for the first time they awoke and found themselves onboard the warship. Florian's explanation is cut short by the arrival of the Meathunter Drones appear and suddenly attack.
ArtistLee Sullivan
Characters
References
- The Doctor refers to a night on Galleus III (or Glasgow) where he has no memories of the night before.
Notes
- Supporting the series of collectable Doctor Who trading cards, the magazine title, carried a regular 4 page comic strip series of the Tenth Doctor’s adventures.
- The limitation of only 4 pages meant that stories often lacked some depth in comparison to other regular comic strips running at the same time.
- Style wise, the artwork and colours were bold and bright reflecting the tone of the magazine and, as with Doctor Who Adventures, it reflected the appeal to younger readers than that catered for by Doctor Who Magazine.
- The Battles in Time comic strip often sought to reinforce the Doctor character with that as seen on screen by utilising various ‘props’ used in the TV series. Namely; blue/brown suit, sonic screwdriver, psychic paper and his intelligent glasses.
Original print details
(Instalment, publication with page count and closing captions)
- 1/2 Doctor Who: Battles in Time Issue 63 (4 pages) TO BE CONTINUED…!
Continuity
to be added
Timeline
- This story takes place after DWBIT: Metal Mania
- This story takes place before DWBIT: Dark Side of the Moon