The Metal-Eaters (comic story)


 * Not to be confused with The Metal Eaters, a completely different Third Doctor TV Comic'' story featuring Liz Shaw.

Summary
After returning from the Middle Ages, the Doctor relaxes by going fishing.

The Doctor is called to investigate the destruction of a television mast, apparently caused by metal-eating insects. The creatures have been breed by scientist Professor McTurk and his daughter Catriona. The two plan to use the insects to extort money out of British government in revenge for ignoring the Professor's talents. When the insects are released on an army firing range, their devastating attack on a tank battalion is witnessed by two foreign spies. The enemy agents trace the insects to the McTurk's farm when they shoot the Professor. Honouring McTurk's dying wish, Catriona releases the insects to wreak havoc on the world. As the insects swarms toward Blackpool, the Doctor enlists Catriona's help to prevent them heading out to see and the rest of the world. One thing can save the Earth now - Blackpool Tower!

Characters

 * Third Doctor/Fourth Doctor
 * Charles Rogers
 * Professor McTurk
 * Catriona McTurk
 * Dimitri Askov
 * Major Pokovsky
 * Colonel Douglass

Continuity

 * The Doctor has just returned from the Middle Ages. (TVC: The Magician)

Timeline

 * This story takes place after TVC: The Magician
 * this story takes place before TVC: Petrified