Plague of the Black Scorpi (comic story)

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Plague of the Black Scorpi was a TV Comic story featuring the First Doctor, John and Gillian.

Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

On a planet parched through lack of rain the time travellers fall in with the owners of a plantation who are fighting to stave off imminent over-running by a legion of ferocious Black Scorpi insects. The First Doctor helps them and is also instrumental in getting the rains to fall again.

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Doctor and his grandchildren are stalked by vultures while in the desert.
  • The Doctor and his grandchildren drink milk from some coconuts.
  • The Doctor, John and Gillian ride camels, which the Doctor finds uncomfortable.

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Original print details[[edit] | [edit source]]

(Publication with page count and closing captions)

  • TVC 744 (2 pages) Will our space travellers fall victim of the deadly fumes? See next week's TV Comic.
  • TVC 745 (2 pages) Can anything stop the insect army? See next week's TV Comic.
  • TVC 746 (2 pages) There are thrills galore in next week's Dr. Who adventure.
  • TVC 747 (2 pages) A new, exciting Dr. Who adventure begins next week.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]