Forum:Which novelisation was first with companion on cover?

Two different books claim to be the first with a companion on the cover.

Doctor Who and the Pyramids of Mars

Author, Writing and Publishing Notes The first edition has the distinction of featuring the first appearance of a companion (Sarah Jane Smith) on the cover of a Target novelisation

Doctor Who and the Sea-Devils

Author, Writing and Publishing Notes Jo Grant appears on the cover of the first Target edition, making her the first undisputed companion to appear on the cover of a Target novelisation (The Brigadier appeared on the cover of Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion, however his status as a companion is disputed by some).

Americanwhofan 06:35, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Not quite sure what your question is here, but Pyramids of Mars isn't in the running at all. Its First edition cover wasn't until 1976, while Sea Devils came in Octorber 1974.  Personally I've never understood the objection to calling the Brig a companion, especially when LIz is typically given that status without too much question.  Courtney was a contracted regular. There's no question but tat if titles were being done the same way in Season 7 that they're done now, that Courtney's name would be before the titles.   He was in every episode of the season!  So if you were to ask me which Target novelization has the first companion on it, I'd absolutely say it's Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion.    Czech Out   ☎ | ✍  07:25, 26 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I wasn't so much asking a question as pointing out a contradiction between the two articles. I agree about Lethbridge-Stewart, that part was already in the part I copy-pasted.

Americanwhofan 08:11, 26 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I removed the note from the novelisation of Pyramids of Mars Americanwhofan 08:46, 26 May 2009 (UTC)