Tag: Doctor Who

Doctor Who & Star Trek Crossover Flashback! Jelly Baby?

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 #3 courtesy IDW Publishing

  How to make the Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 comic book crossover even more geektastic? Jelly babies!

  The creative team behind IDW Publishing’s clever mashup gives old school fans a flashback with the fourth Doctor (and my first*) Tom Baker in an encounter with Kirk, Spock, Bones and Scotty.

  Issue #3 takes us right into the action as the eleventh Doctor is on the bridge of the Enterprise with Captain Jean-Luc Picard and crew. The Enterprise is on the run from an armada of Borg cubes and Cybermen warships. What Picard sees being transmitted from the lead Borg cube is bizarre behavior even for the alien assimilators.

  Peering into the Starfleet database reveals images of Cybermen and a curly haired man sporting a hat and scarf! The current Doctor’s violent reaction to the images triggers a flashback and away we go. Captain James T. Kirk, Spock, Dr. McCoy and Mr. Scott are on an away mission where the humans seem zombified, robot warriors attack and a friendly stranger in hat, scarf and offering jelly babies saves the day. The writing and art style change to reflect the flashback feel of the tale within a tale. The trip back shows that the Cybermen have been in the Trek universe for a long time and hints at the origin of the Borg/Cybermen alliance that’s threatening the Federation now.

  The writers succeed again at capturing the spirit of the classic characters and how they would act and interact. I have to thank the writers for making me remember the Cybermen’s weakness. How could I have forgotten?

  Back to the future present the Time Lord is puzzled that he keeps remembering things he didn’t remember like when he recognized Worf as a Klington even though he’d never encountered one before…or did he? As Picard grows suspicious of the eleventh Doctor’s story he calls on an ancient ally to help determine the truth.

  I’m excited to see that encounter next issue! *To be even more specific – my first Doctor Who episode was The Pirate Planet! 

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Comic Book Picks for 7/18/12

 

courtesy Marvel.com

Avengers vs. X-Men #8 The Phoenix Five alliance is fracturing. An insane Namor is invading Wakanda to wipe out the Avengers. The Phoenix Force feeds on passion and the secret between Namor and Emma could lead to a cosmic level heartbreaking confrontation.

Captain Marvel #1 Fan favorite Carol Danvers is sporting a new name, new costume and new mission. Captain America guest stars as Ms. Marvel gets a well deserved promotion and new series.

Danger Girl/G.I. Joe #1 Two of the world’s most exciting covert teams together in a new series from IDW. The Girls and the Joes face COBRA, ninjas, and counterspies.

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimiliation2 #3 The Time Lord and Captain Picard face an unholy alliance of the Borg and Cybermen. How did these evil forces join forces?

X-Men #32 This has become my favorite X-book with an old school vibe that will remind you of the classic Chris Claremont/Paul Smith era. Storm’s elite team have disovered a new race of mutants. Why is keeping this secret from Cyclops and Wolverine?

Doctor Who Meets the Enterprise Crew

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who Assimilation2 #2 courtesy IDW Publishing

  This is not a simulation malfunction! Two of science fiction’s greatest icons are together in a comic book crossover.

  Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 #2 is out this week from IDW publishing. Chapter Two begins with an extended detour to a Federation world where a routine visit turns into a near disaster under an alien ocean for Riker, Worf and Data. We meet a new species, learn of Starfleet’s desperate deal with them and hints of what time (as in Trek continuity) this tale takes place. Chapter One began with the Doctor, Amy and Rory’s adventure in ancient Egypt. I’m assuming these jaunts will tie into the main story.

  The Enterprise crew recover from the away mission with a visit to the holodeck and a Dixon Hill program. It’s not too long before a police box of intruders appears thinking they’ve traveled to old world San Francisco. The interplay between the Doctor, his companions and the Enterprise crew is clever and charming. The writers capture the essence of these beloved characters while carefully sowing the seeds that something is very wrong.

  Before the Time Lord and Captain Picard can dive into the mystery the Enterprise is warping to a Federation world under attack from the Borg and the Cybermen. Aside from the detour this issue delivers the fun and charm I was expecting and the stage is set for a great crossover. The preview of issue #3 will really engage even older old school fans of Who and Trek!

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Doctor Who Meets The Enterprise Crew

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 courtesy IDW Publishing

The Borg attack a Federation planet but they are not alone. The Cybermen are with them. This frightening alliance can only mean one thing…crossover! IDW Publishing phase Doctor Who and Star Trek: The Next Generation together in a new series. I said “make it so” to the premiere issue. 

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 #2 is out this week. The Doctor, Amy and Rory beam aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. Will Captain Picard mistake the Time Lord for a member of the Q Continuum? You could see how that might happen! How did the Starfleet’s greatest threat form an alliance with the Doctor’s most ruthless enemies? Resistance is futile…I must get this next chapter.

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Doctor Who New Season First Episode Title Is…

courtesy SFX.co.uk and BBC

  Asylum of the Daleks! A classic enemy returns for the first episode of Season Seven according to SFX. This 60’s era Dalek looks like it’s been packed away for while! Steven Moffat is writing this episode featuring Daleks from different eras.

courtesy SFX.co.uk and BBC

  The site also features this first official publicity photo of Doctor Who with Amy and Rory. The married companions are leaving mid-season. Sigh.

  This week the second issue of the Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 crossover comes out. The Doctor, Amy and Rory team up with Captain Picard and crew when the Borg and Cybermen united to attack the Federation.

  And speaking of classic Daleks…an Imperal Dalek is one of the Icons of Science Fiction currently on exhibition at EMP Museum in Seattle – home of yours truly.

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Star Trek September with Redshirts, Borg, Romulans and Doctor Who

Star Trek #13 courtesy IDW Publishing

  “You make me feel like I’m living in a Star Trek dream!” The September solicitations from IDW Publishing are sure to engage Trek fans. Everyone knows the joke about the wearing red means you’ll soon be dead. Mike Johnson, Stephen Molnar and Tim Bradstreet create a special tale just for the Redshirts…and those who love them. Star Trek #13 is a new stand-alone story of life on the Enterprise told through the eyes of a redshirt.

  This Redshirt’s Tale joins the previously announced Star Trek: The Next Generation: Hive limited series by veteran Trek writer/producer Brannon Braga. A future where the Borg control the galaxy the only hope is Captain Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. But how can Picard save the day when Locutus rules this dark future?

  Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2Chapter 5 arrives this month too. The Borg and Cybermen are united and attacking the Federation. Can the Time Lord convince Captain Picard to make the right choice? The first 4 chapters of the 8 part story are collected in a volume available this month.

 

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 courtesy IDW Publishing

Star Trek Romulans Treasury Edition by John Byrne (Uncanny X-Men, Fantastic Four) features three classic Trek stories featuring the Romulan Empire.

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Doctor Who and Star Trek: Next Generation Crossover Preview

 

 

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 courtesy IDW Publishing

  Now this is an assimilation you might enjoy! Doctor Who, Amy and Rory are about to meet the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise! Star Trek: The Next Generaton/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 is a new comic book from IDW Publishing. Issue #1 featured an attack on a Federation world by Borg with Cybermen.

 

  io9 has a first look at issue #5. Amy Pond, Deanna Troi and Dr. Beverly Crusher share one cover. The Time Lord and Captain Picard are seen peering out of the Tardis on another.

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 courtesy IDW Publishing

Here’s the official description: The two greatest science-fiction properties of all time cross over for the first time in history, in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION²! Captain Jean-Luc Picard faces one of the most difficult decisions of his life, but the fate of the galaxy may depend on it! Can the Doctor convince him to make the correct choice?

Here’s my take on Issue #1: A Time Lord Walks into a Star Trek bar…

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Doctor Who’s New Companion

Dr. Who and his new companion Courtesy BBC and TV Fanatic

  Almost time to say goodbye to Amy and Rory. The one constant about Doctor Who is new traveling companions. Jenna-Louise Coleman is the latest human to join the Time Lord on this adventures in time and space. TV Fanatic has this new photo of the actress with Matt Smith.

 No details yet on how the transition will happen but:

“Amy & Rory will leave in a final encounter w/ the Weeping Angels in ep 5. Not everyone gets out alive & I mean it this time,” Tweeted creator Steven Moffat in March.

 On a slightly different note but related to Doctor Who: Don’t miss the Imperial Dalek at EMP Museum in Seattle. The artifact is part of the new Icons of Science Fiction exhibit. The Opening Night party was a blast with classic episodes of Doctor Who broadcast on the walls of Skychurch.

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