The Ordeals of Demeter (comic story)

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The Ordeals of Demeter was a TV Comic story featuring the First Doctor, John and Gillian.

Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

For many years the civilised, Roman-like society on Demeter has been the subject of vicious attacks by their warlike neighbouring inhabitants on Bellus. As a Bellan-manufactured tornado swirls towards the city, the First Doctor decides the time has come for drastic actions.

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • John wishes to visit Mars, though Gillian is less keen.
  • The Doctor recognises being on Demeter, and is carrying their star-shaped symbol in his pocket.

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

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

(Publication with page count and closing captions)

  • TVC 720 (2 pages) [No closing caption]
  • TVC 721 (2 pages) [No closing caption]
  • TVC 722 (2 pages) [No closing caption]
  • TVC 723 (2 pages) [No closing caption]

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

v • e
First Doctor TVC comic stories
Neville Main era
(November 1964 -
September 1965)
Weekly strip
Holiday stories
Annual stories
Pick of the Jokes
TV Terrors
Bill Mevin era
(September 1965 -
April 1966)
Weekly strip
Pick of the Jokes
John Canning era
(April 1966 -
December 1966)
Weekly strip
Holiday special
Annual
Canning's run on TVC continues until 1971,
with a second run 1975-1979.
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