The Black Ship (comic story)

The Black Ship was a Fireball XL5 comic printed in TV Century 21 in 1966.

This story crossed over with the Doctor Who universe by giving the DWU character of World President Nikita Bandranaik a prominent part in the narrative. In this story, Bandranaik gives Steve Zodiac his orders to surrender Fireball XL5 to an unknown enemy.

Summary
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Characters

 * Steve Zodiac
 * Commander Zero
 * Professor Matic
 * Venus
 * Nikita Bandranaik
 * Robert the Robot
 * Damacles
 * Chief of Operations
 * Captain
 * Lieutenant

Story notes

 * This story marked the first time Bereznik served as the main threat of a story in a contemporary setting, albeit from a distance through the use of other agents. The nation had previously appeared in 21, set in the 2040s.

Continuity

 * A Space City correspondent reported upon the mayday call from Freighter 203 to Fireball XL5. (PROSE: Space Hi-Jack)
 * Further into the Black Ship investigation, Space City ordered an official secrecy blanket over all operations relating to it. (PROSE: World Navy Sub Turns Pirate)