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|image | |image = DW The Comic Strip Companion.jpg | ||
|cover | |cover = | ||
|writer | |writer = [[Paul Scoones]] | ||
|publisher | |publisher = Telos Publishing | ||
|release date | |release date = [[30 September (releases)|30 September]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]] | ||
|format | |format = Paperback, 610 pages | ||
|isbn | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-84583-070-0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was the first in a series of books that explored the history of [[Doctor Who comic stories|''Doctor Who'' comic stories]]. | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was the first in a series of books that explored the history of [[Doctor Who comic stories|''Doctor Who'' comic stories]]. This volume focussed on the [[Polystyle]] era. | ||
== Main Focus == | == Main Focus == | ||
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== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
First launched in the pages of ''[[TV Comic]]'' in [[November]] [[1964]], the comic strip version of ''Doctor Who'' is just one year younger than the television series on which it is based. This is its story. | First launched in the pages of ''[[TV Comic]]'' in [[November (releases)|November]] [[1964 (releases)|1964]], the comic strip version of ''Doctor Who'' is just one year younger than the television series on which it is based. This is its story. | ||
This volume chronicles the first 15 years of the ''Doctor Who'' comic strip from its origin in ''TV comic'' to just before the ongoing strip was launched as a regular feature in ''[[Doctor Who Weekly]]'' in [[1979]]. During this time more than 200 comic strip stories were published in the pages of ''[[TV Comic]]'', ''[[Countdown (magazine)|Countdown]]'', ''[[TV Action]]'', ''[[TV Century 21]]'', ''[[Doctor Who Annual|The Dr Who Annual]]'' and the Dalek books. | This volume chronicles the first 15 years of the ''Doctor Who'' comic strip from its origin in ''TV comic'' to just before the ongoing strip was launched as a regular feature in ''[[Doctor Who Weekly]]'' in [[1979 (releases)|1979]]. During this time more than 200 comic strip stories were published in the pages of ''[[TV Comic]]'', ''[[Countdown (magazine)|Countdown]]'', ''[[TV Action]]'', ''[[TV Century 21]]'', ''[[Doctor Who Annual|The Dr Who Annual]]'' and the Dalek books. | ||
Every strip is covered in depth, including plot details, continuity, points of interest and analysis. For the first time, details about the creation and development of the adventures are documented, alongside comments from some of the original writers and articles. | Every strip is covered in depth, including plot details, continuity, points of interest and analysis. For the first time, details about the creation and development of the adventures are documented, alongside comments from some of the original writers and articles. | ||
Follow the exploits of the Doctor in his first four incarnations alongside [[John]], [[Gillian | Follow the exploits of the Doctor in his first four incarnations alongside [[John Who|John]], [[Gillian Who|Gillian]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]], [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah]] and [[Leela]] as he battles [[Dalek]]s, [[Cyberman|Cybermen]], [[Quark]]s, [[Klepton]]s, [[Trod]]s, [[Sarricoid|Sarracoids]] and the [[Ugrakk]]s! | ||
The '' | The ''Comic Strip Companion'' is your comprehensive guide to Doctor Who in the comics. | ||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
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== Publication history == | == Publication history == | ||
* Printed as a paperback in 2012 £16.99 (UK) | * Printed as a paperback in 2012 £16.99 (UK) | ||
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* {{Telos|shop/doctor-who/the-comic-strip-companion-1964-1979/}} | |||
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