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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|image = Eighth Doctor issue 1 the art of josie.jpg | |image = Eighth Doctor issue 1 the art of josie.jpg | ||
|doctor = Eighth Doctor | |doctor = Eighth Doctor | ||
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|enemy = [[Painting (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|Living paintings]] | |enemy = [[Painting (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|Living paintings]] | ||
|setting = [[Wales]] | |setting = [[Wales]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = George Mann | ||
|designer = [[Rob Farmer]] | |designer = [[Rob Farmer]] | ||
|editor = [[Andrew James]] | |editor = [[Andrew James]] | ||
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|reprint = | |reprint = | ||
|traded = ''[[A Matter of Life and Death (graphic novel)|A Matter of Life and Death]]'' | |traded = ''[[A Matter of Life and Death (graphic novel)|A Matter of Life and Death]]'' | ||
|release date = | |release date = 4 November 2015 | ||
|cover date = | |cover date = November 2015 | ||
|publisher = Titan Comics | |publisher = Titan Comics | ||
|format = Comic | |format = Comic | ||
|series = ''[[Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor]]'' | |series = ''[[Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor]]'' | ||
|next = Music of the Spherions (comic story) | |next = Music of the Spherions (comic story) | ||
|epcount = 1 | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the first story of the ''[[Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor]]'' comic book mini-series, published in [[2015 (releases)|2015]]. It introduced [[Josie Day]], a new companion for the [[Eighth Doctor]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the first story of the ''[[Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor]]'' comic book mini-series, published in [[2015 (releases)|2015]]. It introduced [[Josie Day]], a new companion for the [[Eighth Doctor]]. | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
The [[Eighth Doctor]] has come a long way since [[Doctor Who (TV story)|he regenerated in the morgue]] of [[Grace Holloway]]'s hospital. He has known many friends and fast companions in his life — [[Charley Pollard]], [[C'rizz]], [[Lucie Miller]], [[Tamsin Drew]], [[Molly O'Sullivan]], and many more. | The [[Eighth Doctor]] has come a long way since [[Doctor Who (TV story)|he regenerated in the morgue]] of [[Grace Holloway]]'s hospital. He has known many friends and fast companions in his life — [[Charlotte Pollard|Charley Pollard]], [[C'rizz]], [[Lucie Miller]], [[Tamsin Drew]], [[Molly O'Sullivan]], and many more. | ||
Now travelling alone after an intense period in his long life, the Doctor has returned to his most regular haunt... [[Earth]]. | Now travelling alone after an intense period in his long life, the Doctor has returned to his most regular haunt... [[Earth]]. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
[[The Doctor's TARDIS]] materialises outside his [[The Doctor's cottage (The Celluloid Midas)|old cottage]] in Wales. Entering, the [[Eighth Doctor]] discovers that an aspiring painter, [[Josie Day]], has moved in during his long absence. After quick introductions and assuring Josie that he bears her no ill will, | [[The Doctor's TARDIS]] materialises outside his [[The Doctor's cottage (The Celluloid Midas)|old cottage]] in Wales. Entering, the [[Eighth Doctor]] discovers that an aspiring painter, [[Josie Day]], has moved in during his long absence. After quick introductions and assuring Josie that he bears her no ill will, he gets to work looking for his copy of ''[[Jane Eyre]]'', left here by his [[Third Doctor|third incarnation]], only to find that Josie has rearranged the bookshelf. As the Doctor admires Josie's paintings, a knock at the door draws her away. | ||
Opening, Josie greets Mrs [[Fellowes (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|Fellowes]] who claims to have been attacked by a monster, quickly gaining the Doctor's attention. Dragging Josie along, the Doctor is led to the deserted local pub where Josie recognises one of her paintings above the fireplace, only with the figures missing. Sighting a trail of green footprints. Following the trail to the town square, the three are greeted by the sight of Josie's art holding the town hostage. | Opening, Josie greets Mrs [[Fellowes (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|Fellowes]] who claims to have been attacked by a monster, quickly gaining the Doctor's attention. Dragging Josie along, the Doctor is led to the deserted local pub where Josie recognises one of her paintings above the fireplace, only with the figures missing. Sighting a trail of green footprints. Following the trail to the town square, the three are greeted by the sight of Josie's art holding the town hostage. | ||
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* Mrs [[Fellowes (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|Fellowes]] | * Mrs [[Fellowes (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|Fellowes]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The Doctor looks through the [[The Doctor's cottage (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|house]] for a copy of ''[[Jane Eyre]]'' by [[Charlotte Brontë]]. | * The Doctor looks through the [[The Doctor's cottage (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|house]] for a copy of ''[[Jane Eyre]]'' by [[Charlotte Brontë]]. | ||
* [[Painting (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|Josie's paintings]] that come to life include [[Ice Warrior]]s, a [[Cyberman]], [[Kroton (species)|Krotons]] and [[Witherkin]]s. | * [[Painting (The Pictures of Josephine Day)|Josie's paintings]] that come to life include [[Ice Warrior]]s, a [[Cyberman]], [[Kroton (species)|Krotons]] and [[Witherkin]]s. | ||
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* It is Titan's second mini-series to focus on a particular incarnation of the Doctor, following ''[[Weapons of Past Destruction (comic story)|Weapons of Past Destruction]]''. | * It is Titan's second mini-series to focus on a particular incarnation of the Doctor, following ''[[Weapons of Past Destruction (comic story)|Weapons of Past Destruction]]''. | ||
* The summary page lists many of this incarnation's previous companions, including [[Charley Pollard]], [[C'rizz]], [[Lucie Miller]], [[Tamsin Drew]] and [[Molly O'Sullivan]], referencing the Big Finish audio series. It states he has travelled alone after an intense period in his life. | * The summary page lists many of this incarnation's previous companions, including [[Charley Pollard]], [[C'rizz]], [[Lucie Miller]], [[Tamsin Drew]] and [[Molly O'Sullivan]], referencing the Big Finish audio series. It states he has travelled alone after an intense period in his life. | ||
* The Doctor is wearing the same clothes as he is in ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'', apart from the different colours on the | * The Doctor is wearing the same clothes as he is in ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'', apart from the different colours on the ascot tie and waistcoat. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Doctor's cottage first appeared in [[COMIC]]: ''[[The Celluloid Midas (comic story)|The Celluloid Midas]]''. | * The Doctor's cottage first appeared in [[COMIC]]: ''[[The Celluloid Midas (comic story)|The Celluloid Midas]]''. | ||
* The Doctor uses his wooden [[sonic screwdriver]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Fugitives (audio story)|Fugitives]]'') | * The Doctor uses his wooden [[sonic screwdriver]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Light at the End (audio story)|The Light at the End]]'', ''[[Fugitives (audio story)|Fugitives]]'') | ||
* The Doctor intends to meet [[Charlotte Brontë]] at some point. He eventually encountered her in his [[Twelfth Doctor|twelfth incarnation]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Unearthly Things (comic story)|Unearthly Things]]'') | * The Doctor intends to meet [[Charlotte Brontë]] at some point. He eventually encountered her in his [[Twelfth Doctor|twelfth incarnation]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Unearthly Things (comic story)|Unearthly Things]]'') | ||
* The Doctor says that humans "amaze" him. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'') | * The Doctor says that humans "amaze" him. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'') | ||
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[[Category:Stories set in Wales]] | [[Category:Stories set in Wales]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in the 21st century]] | [[Category:Stories set in the 21st century]] | ||
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