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+ | |setting= [[Bish's]] |
|writer= [[Scott Gray]] |
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| − | |artist= [[Roger Langridge]] |
+ | |artist= [[Roger Langridge]]; [[David A. Roach]] (Inking) |
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| − | |publication= ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWM 329|329]] |
+ | |publication= ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWM 329|329]] |
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+ | |release date= [[3 April (releases)|3 April]] [[2003 (releases)|2003]] |
| + | |cover date= [[30 April (releases)|30 April]] [[2003 (releases)|2003]] |
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+ | |publisher= Panini Comics |
|format= Comic - 1 part |
|format= Comic - 1 part |
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| + | |reprint=The Flood (graphic novel)|The Flood |
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|prev= Oblivion (comic story)|Oblivion (comic story) |
|prev= Oblivion (comic story)|Oblivion (comic story) |
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|next= Doctor Who and the Nightmare Game (comic story) |
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| + | |featuring = [[Frobisher]] |
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| − | '''''Where Nobody Knows Your Name''''' was |
+ | '''''Where Nobody Knows Your Name''''' was an important story in the overall narrative of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]''{{'}}s [[Eighth Doctor]] comic adventures. It showed the Doctor dealing with [[Izzy Sinclair]]'s abrupt decision to stop travelling with him in [[Oblivion (comic story)|the previous story]]. It also tied the Eighth Doctor into earlier ''DWM'' eras by having him interacting with [[Frobisher]], a companion who hadn't been seen since [[1987 (releases)|1987]]. |
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| + | The story's attention to the emotional cost of the loss of a companion was unusual for the traditions of ''Doctor Who'' up to that time, but could well be said to have been an influence on the then-upcoming [[BBC Wales]] revival. The influence of this comic on later televised ''Doctor Who'' — given [[Russell T Davies]] avowed fandom of the Eighth Doctor's era in DWM comics — went even further. It launched the Eighth Doctor into a series of adventures where he was travelling alone, in much the same way that the loss of [[Donna Noble]] would later make the [[Tenth Doctor]] go on a series of adventures without a steady companion. |
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== Summary == |
== Summary == |
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| + | Following the devastating loss of [[Izzy Sinclair]], the [[Eighth Doctor]] goes to a [[bar]] to drown his sorrows. The apparently [[human]] [[bartender]], who introduces himself as "Bish", is in reality [[Frobisher]], the [[Sixth Doctor|Sixth]] and [[Seventh Doctor]]s' shapeshifting travelling [[companion]]. Neither person is aware of the other's physical transformation, so they chat with the freedom of two strangers. In the process of the conversation, both work out some personal issues. The Doctor leaves, newly energised and ready to return to his life of adventuring and helping others. The two former companions part company, neither aware of who the other truly was. |
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| − | The Eighth Doctor is in a bar chatting to barman [[Frobisher|Bish]], unaware he is opening up to an old friend... |
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== Characters == |
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| − | * [[Frobisher]] |
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== References == |
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* The Doctor says that the last time he properly laughed was when he was threatened by an [[Ice Warrior]] who had a lisp. |
* The Doctor says that the last time he properly laughed was when he was threatened by an [[Ice Warrior]] who had a lisp. |
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| − | * Many of the bar patrons resemble [[Earth]] animals. [[Creeby]] resembles a fly, [[Jokk]] an ape and an unnamed character resembles an [[elephant]]. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| ⚫ | * The title is a reference to "{{w|Where Everybody Knows Your Name}}," the theme song to the American sitcom {{wi|Cheers}}, which takes place in a bar, as well as the mystery of the Doctor’s real name. The reference goes a bit deeper: [[Caralla]]'s name, clothing, and appearance resemble those of {{w|Carla Tortelli|Carla}}, a ''Cheers'' waitress. |
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| − | * Following the departure of [[Izzy Sinclair]], this is the first of six stories in which the Doctor travels alone. |
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| − | * This comic story was reprinted in [[The Flood (graphic novel)|The Flood]] graphic novel. |
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| − | ** [[Caralla]]'s name, clothing, and appearance resemble those of {{w|Carla Tortelli|Carla}}, the ''Cheers'' waitress. |
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== Continuity == |
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| − | * [[Frobisher]] is an ex-companion of the Doctor. He left to live on the planet [[A-Lux]] in [[COMIC]]: ''[[A Cold Day in Hell]]''. He uses the alias Bish whilst in a more [[humanoid]] form. |
+ | * [[Frobisher]] is an ex-companion of the Doctor. He left to live on the planet [[A-Lux]] in [[COMIC]]: ''[[A Cold Day in Hell! (comic story)|A Cold Day in Hell!]]''. He uses the alias Bish whilst in a more [[humanoid]] form. |
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Revision as of 23:28, 3 September 2020
Where Nobody Knows Your Name was an important story in the overall narrative of Doctor Who Magazine's Eighth Doctor comic adventures. It showed the Doctor dealing with Izzy Sinclair's abrupt decision to stop travelling with him in the previous story. It also tied the Eighth Doctor into earlier DWM eras by having him interacting with Frobisher, a companion who hadn't been seen since 1987.
The story's attention to the emotional cost of the loss of a companion was unusual for the traditions of Doctor Who up to that time, but could well be said to have been an influence on the then-upcoming BBC Wales revival. The influence of this comic on later televised Doctor Who — given Russell T Davies avowed fandom of the Eighth Doctor's era in DWM comics — went even further. It launched the Eighth Doctor into a series of adventures where he was travelling alone, in much the same way that the loss of Donna Noble would later make the Tenth Doctor go on a series of adventures without a steady companion.
Summary
Following the devastating loss of Izzy Sinclair, the Eighth Doctor goes to a bar to drown his sorrows. The apparently human bartender, who introduces himself as "Bish", is in reality Frobisher, the Sixth and Seventh Doctors' shapeshifting travelling companion. Neither person is aware of the other's physical transformation, so they chat with the freedom of two strangers. In the process of the conversation, both work out some personal issues. The Doctor leaves, newly energised and ready to return to his life of adventuring and helping others. The two former companions part company, neither aware of who the other truly was.
Characters
References
- The Doctor says that the last time he properly laughed was when he was threatened by an Ice Warrior who had a lisp.
Notes
- The title is a reference to "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," the theme song to the American sitcom Cheers, which takes place in a bar, as well as the mystery of the Doctor’s real name. The reference goes a bit deeper: Caralla's name, clothing, and appearance resemble those of Carla, a Cheers waitress.
Continuity
- Frobisher is an ex-companion of the Doctor. He left to live on the planet A-Lux in COMIC: A Cold Day in Hell!. He uses the alias Bish whilst in a more humanoid form.
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