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The Hunters of Zerox was a TV Comic story featuring the First Doctor, John and Gillian.
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
Alone, and equipped only with a case full of small gadgets, the First Doctor must brave a hunt to the death by warriors of a gaming Emperor who kills for sport. This time the quarry is the Doctor. Unaided, the Doctor manages to get back to the TARDIS and in consequence gains the Emperor's respect.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor's watch contains a sonic beam, which he uses against an animal in an arena.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- With this story, the Doctor Who strip transfers back to being printed in black-and-white in 2-to-3 pages.
Original print details[[edit] | [edit source]]
(Publication with page count and closing captions)
- TVC 763 (2 pages) Is this the end for Dr. Who? See next week's TV Comic.
- TVC 764 (2 pages) [No closing caption] (unconfirmed)
- TVC 765 (2 pages) Dr. Who faces overwhelming odds! Don't miss the thrills next week!
- TVC 766 (2 pages) Is Dr. Who doomed? See next week's TV Comic.
- TVC 767 (2 pages) [No closing caption] (unconfirmed)
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor once again insists on exploring a planet alone, with John and Gillian insisting they come due to their bravery. Unlike on the Haunted Planet, this time the Doctor succeeds in convincing them to stay in the TARDIS. (COMIC: The Haunted Planet)