The Coming of the Cybermen was a TV Comic story that featured the Second Doctor, John and Gillian, as well as the Cybermen.
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
On the planet Minot, the Second Doctor discovers a seemingly abandoned space carrier. He's trapped aboard when the Cybermen reveal themselves and lift off in the carrier. Discovering they plan to destroy Earth with a bomb, the Doctor primes the bomb but only has twenty-five minutes to escape. He is pursued by the Cybermen until he's trapped within the bomb, before escaping and using one of their patrol craft to flee. Before the Cybermen can train their guns on him, the ships explodes. He returns to Minot and leaves with John and Gillian.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor considers the Cybermen to be his greatest fear.
- John and Gillian do not have a TARDIS key and cannot fly the ship.
- John and Gillian use ray guns.
- When the Doctor returns, Gillian says they won't have to stay on Minot like Robinson Crusoe.
- a box aboard the Cybermen space ship reads "spare parts".
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This comic was reprinted in Doctor Who Classic Comics issue 26.
- Narration refers to the Second Doctor as "Dr. Who", while Gillian calls him "the Doctor".
- This marks the first appearance of the Cybermen in a comic book.
Original print details[[edit] | [edit source]]
(Publication with page count and closing captions)
- TVC 824 (2 pages) Will the Doctor fall into the hands of the Cybermen? See next week!
- TVC 825 (2 pages) Has Dr. Who fallen victim to the deadly rays? See next week!
- TVC 826 (2 pages) Can the Doctor free himself before it's too late? See next week!
- TVC 827 (2 pages) A sensational new Dr. Who story starts next week: The Faithful Rocket Pack!
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Cybermen are the same variants that invaded Snowcap base in 1986. (TV: The Tenth Planet)