The Brain Tappers (comic story)

The Brain Tappers
Main character(s):	Sara Kingdom
Main enemy:	Dalek Emperor
Main setting:	Earth
Key crew
Publisher:	Panther Books
Writers:	Brad Ashton and Terry Nation
Release details
Printed in:	The Dalek Outer Space Book
Release date:	8 September 1966
Format:	Colour, 5 pages
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The Brain Tappers was a comic story original to The Dalek Outer Space Book, a Dalek annual of the 1960s. It dealt with an attempted Dalek invasion of Earth foiled single-handedly by Sara Kingdom.

Summary

Sara Kingdom is charged to investigate the leaking of confidential information that the Daleks are using to attack Earth strategic bases. She discovers the new Dalek emperor is able to read the thoughts of Earth's defence scientists through radio waves. She makes up a plan that employs those scientists as a bait for the Emperor, while human forces attack and wipe out the Dalek fleet of the Emperor.

Characters

• Sara Kingdom
• Daleks
  • Dalek Emperor
• Martin
• Jeremy
• Professor Dodds
• Earth's defence scientists

References

• Sara tests the loyalty of Earth's defence scientists through E.C. graphs and hypnosis.
• The Daleks use transolar fighters.
• The new Dalek Emperor is able to read thoughts through radio waves.

Notes

to be added

Continuity

• The Dalek Emperor has recently transferred himself to a new casing which grants him increased mental capabilities. The Space Security Service is aware of this. (COMIC: The Secret of the Emperor)