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This was written long before the 13th Doctor was chosen, but it really doesn't read like that does it?
There was a slight mix up last week and I referenced a strip that I've written but that Jim hasn't drawn yet. It's hopefully coming soon and it'll confirm that we here at In Print Towers are very much in favour of the new Doctor.

In other news I've just sent Jim a whole new batch of strips to Jim and Nesshead will be getting some soon as well. Sorry for the delay in getting things back to normal.

IN PRINT - 113

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We're back and it's about time.

And yes, this strip is a ringing endorsement of the In Print team regarding the casting of Jodie Whittaker. She's a good actress with a solid CV, anything else is purely window dressing as far as casting the Doctor goes.

We've been a wee while getting things back on track and the responsibility lies solely with me.

I don't talk much about my private life on here, but a small handful of you know my divorce was getting finalised this year. Nothing to get down about, it's very definitely for the best, but it takes time and focus to deal with these things. Also, to give things a more positive spin I met someone else last year and since then we've moved in together and are expecting next month. However in between love, babies, co-habitation and engagements I found a lump. 

You don't need any further details than that, just that everything's resolved as far as that's concerned and it won't hold up the strip any longer.

Jim has a series of scripts that should take us past my paternity leave and I re-read the entire run of the Infinites yesterday and Nesshead should have new scripts in the very near future.

So, yeah, sorry about the gap, but a massive thank you to Mike and 2ndFade who kept it smaller than I could have hoped.

It's good to be back.

The Dressing Room Part 3 - Jim Wilkins

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IN PRINT - 102

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Everyone's a critic!

Five years ago today Jim and I were nervously watching the stats back on the DWRS website to see if anyone was reading the first ever In Print strip. Thankfully people were enjoying the strip and five years, 102 strips, umpteen specials and some additions to the team later we're still going.

There's been the odd bump along the way. Babies, illness, divorce and life will have that effect, but through it all we've kept going and there's no reason to think I won't be copying this entry five years from now to use in our 10th anniversary!

In other news I'm sure you've all heard that the new Companion is being announced today in the middle of something called a Fut baal mitch. I'm sure I'll find out through Facebook afterwards...

IN PRINT - 101

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He's right of course, the strip immediatly before this one started with 96 (TV Movie year) and finished on our 100th strip. That was a while back now, there have been plenty of real life delays and the likes at my end. My favourite delay is because I had to rewrite this first arc entirely after my friend David (don't call him Dave) from The Glasgow Doctor Who Society pointed that having a room 101 and a character essentially played by John Hurt was too good to pass up, If you don't get the connection then I suggest you go and watch 1984. Actually, no, I insist.

Of course David meant it as a one off strip, but the whole thing grew arms and legs and marched off in a whole new direction. Hardly the first time that's happened with an idea on here.

Anyway. Of course if you're doing a strip referencing 1984 then you really need to have 5 and 6 present. You just do.

Hard to believe we're into April and this is the first main strip of the year. Still it's just in time to help mark our 5th anniversary. I can't quite get my head around that idea, it just doesn't feel like it at all. 

Right before I sign off for this week I'd like to point you all in the direction of my friend Kenny. Some of you may have seen Kenny before as he's appeared in Doctor Who: Besieged (actually I think it might have been a follow up to that, I'll need to check), a fan film of a superior quality directed by and starring Ryan Hendrick as the Doctor. Recently Kenny and Ryan have collaborated on 'Perfect Strangers' which has been doing rather well for itself and are currently working on it's follow up that boasts none other than Sylvester McCoy in it's cast. 

But it's Kenny's current project that I feel deserves highlighted just now. Kenny does a one man show called Hero Worship that he's currently trying to take to the Edinburgh Fringe later on this year. The show tackles two subjects that are incredibly dear to my heart; mental health and superheroes. However going to the Fringe isn't cheap and Kenny is looking to raise money to help get him there. You can donate here if you're so inclined, every penny helps.

Right, that's me done. I'll see you all next week for a surprise guest star that my son pointed out should have appeared in the strip ages ago. See you then. 

IN PRINT - 99

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Yes as it happens I had watched 'The Zeppo' shortly before I wrote this strip, but you have to admit that Jim makes this work. One more week and we hit 100, I'm still processing that one.

So, Zygons huh? I seriously enjoyed that. Got quite a kick out of seeing one of the Osgoods in 'Curse of Fenric' get up, such a nice touch.

And we get to add Basil to the list of possible names for the Doctor. Well that and Doctor John Disco who I'm fairly sure is a relation of DJ Foo. What ever happened to that guy?

We'll be back next week with our 100th In Print strip which features a couple of guest stars that I'm quite looking forward to seeing. Should be a blast.

IN PRINT - 'SOMETHING' NATURE Part 7

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And we're done.

"Emotionally vulnerable Science Teachers" made me giggle somewhat, mostly because I work with Science Teachers and none of them are what I would term emotionally vulnerable.

Jim quite often surprises me with these strips. That last panel, for example, didn't have the other Doctors in the background in the script, but I think we can all agree that they belong there. In all the years we've been doing this I can only think of two occasions where I've asked Jim to alter something he's done for, although it's possible Jim'll recall more. Given that we're coming up to the 100th main strip and multiple side strips I think that says something about our working relationship.

Next week we have a guest strip, either from Jesse Lax or Paul Salvi, we're still working on scheduling. But both of these gentlemen are providing guest strips  help Ness catch up to my late writing. So, yeah, guest strips for the next couple of weeks, but you guys know the quality of our guest contributors, you won't be disappointed.

IN PRINT - 'SOMETHING' NATURE Part 5

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The first time we saw the Doctor diving through the sky was during Lance Parkin's 'The Dying Days' in a scene so intense and exciting that it could have come straight out of a series finale, which is perhaps why it felt slightly familiar when the 12th Doctor did something similar in the last finale we had. We've also had the Shalka Doctor, as written by Paul Cornell, free falling in what remains the best TARDIS entrance in any medium. It's not hard to to imagine that the current Who team had those two scenes in mind when 12's free fall was put together.

Of course it's also possible that they'd been watching 'The End of Time', but then today's strip kind of falls apart if we go down that road.

In other news I'm still working on fixing the navigation links, unfortunately my plan to do them last Sunday was foiled by my five minute nap lasting significantly longer than planned. Soon though.

Maybe even tonight if I can shake this hayfever.

IN PRINT - RETRO COVERS #1

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Filler strip it is then. Apologies to those of you that tuned in expecting the last part of Curation, but between Jim's computer just getting fixed and various other issues he wasn't quite able to finish the strip. It should be here next week all going well.

Instead this week we have a mock comic cover that Jim knocked up. Looks pretty funky doesn't it?

Anyway, my computer keeps jamming so I'm going to finish this up and publish it so you guys can get the strip before my computer has a complete meltdown. Maybe Santa'll bring me a new one...

Just time to mention that I've got a new column going at Kasterborous. If you're a fan of the Infinites it might be of interest to you. The first one is here and this is the second one.

See you all next week.

IN PRINT - THE NEW GUY...

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The strip's a little late today. Mainly because I was still drawing it last night and finishing off this morning.

Jim here this week as Alasdair's a busy man this weekend. I've literally only had barely over 24 hours to construct this weekends comic due to going away for a family wedding earlier this week. But I've done it and here it is - more worrying reflections on the new series from 6,7 and 8!!

I might as well take the opportunity here to let you all know that a two page In Print strip will be appearing in the next issue of CSO - The Cult TV fanzine which will be available in the next couple of months. In Print will actually be 'in print'! We'll be letting you know the full details of how to grab yourself a copy as soon it's published. Or head on over to their website - CSO Fanzine  or their page on Facebook - CSO- FACEBOOK to find out first-hand.

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IN PRINT - Place holder

The final stage of Con Wars will be with us very soon.

In the mean time you can enjoy a place holder strip that Jesse came up with.

Back soon...

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And we're back on Tour. There's a bit of a change this time as we find the Great Intelligence setting up a regeneration we've already seen. Mel's outfit should have told some of you that this set just prior to 'Time and the Rani' and provides an alternative explanation to the crash. The New Adventures suggested that the aspects of the 7th Doctor caused the early regeneration of the 6th Doctor, quite frankly the most disturbing reason for a regeneration apart from the 2nd Doctor's. So how does that fit in with what we're seeing today? I'll leave that up to you guys to discuss in the comments.

Next week sees the next instalment of the Tour and it's the one I've been most excited about. I can't wait to see what Nesshead makes of it.

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IN PRINT EPISODE 70

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And........... cut!

That's 'Paradox Now' done. For now at any rate. There's still a few unanswered questions and that's not accidental. Feel free to speculate in the comments section.

The next few arcs drawn by Jim are considerably shorter, but will still help set the stage for the coming year. But first we return you to Nesshead and the 'Grand Tour'.

Which raises a point. We've started doing the arcs in blocks rather than swapping week about between Jim and Nesshead. What do you guys think? Do you prefer it this way or did you like alternating? Let us know!

That's all I have to say just now. My eldest daughter was up most of last night and I'm not nearly as awake as I would like to be.

Hope you guys enjoyed the arc and we'll see you next week.

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IN PRINT - THE I FILES Part 5

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And with that the Hurt Doctor joins the cast.

Of course this presents a few issues for the strip continuity, the most obvious being the accidental regeneration during 'The Great Costume Debacle', but rest assured I have a way round it and it'll be addressed later this year.

As for why we had Mr Hines dressed up as the 2nd Doctor? Well quite frankly the man has form as you can see from the picture. Actually that's probably the coolest bit of cosplay I have ever seen. As it happens Jamie is still my favourite companion, even after all these years.The fact that he's Scottish helps, but a big part of it is the easy chemistry he shared with Patrick Troughton. The two of them were an absolute joy to watch on screen.

Next week we have a Guest Print from Paul Salvi and then we'll be returning to the regular arcs. 2014 is all planned and the final tweaks are being made to the scripts. It's going to be a fun year.

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They're not here for Jack? I don't think anyone expected that, including Jack it would seem. I mean surely he's wanted by several law enforcement agencies? And now that I come to think of it what's he doing in this TARDIS anyway?

Oh that Jack.

So just who are they after? You have a couple more weeks before you find out and I think the answer may surprise you. Please feel free to discuss your theories in the comments section.

We're back next week with the penultimate episode (is that right? I'll need to double check) and after that we a have another Guest Print from Paul Salvi and then it's back to the regular stuff. I'm starting to make headway with the material for this year. The 50th Specials have given me some different ideas to implement and it's all starting to come together nicely.

Right I'm off to cough up a lung in the corner. I'll see you all next week.

IN PRINT EPISODE 63

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Right. Well.

I rather enjoyed that.

Lots to talk about. Lots to discuss. However for various reasons not all the team has seen it yet, so I'm going to wait until next week to tell you what I thought of it.

Short version: I really enjoyed it. It had a few flaws, but they're very easy to forgive given the sheer amount of things they got right.

The only other thing I'll say is that I am totally in love with the character of the curator. One single scene and I already love him.

Oh yeah and there's a strip. Stuff happens, but in 1D rather than 3D. We'll have more for you next week. We'll be releasing them as Jim finishes drawing them so keep your eyes peeled.

I'm off to watch it on my telly now. Won't be as cool as 3D on the big screen, but there are a couple of moments that demand revisiting.

I'm going to file it under research for the strip....



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IN PRINT EPISODE 62

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So that's what happens, you get five versions of the same Time Lord regenerating at once.

Right, be honest; who was expecting that?

Jim really knocked that one out of the park didn't he? So, yeah, everything just changed in the In Print Verse. We've lost two of our cast and those that are still around have post regenerational trauma and a new wardrobe to deal with. At least they will have once they deal with the Grandfather.

Presuming they do deal with the Grandfather that is...

Right, I'm booked to see 'The Day of the Doctor' at 9.30pm UK time, presuming my wee girl is doing ok. Jim's going at the same time, but to a different showing (a shame really). Anyone trying to discuss the Special with us before we've finished seeing it will be ignored. Sorry guys, I've gone this long without spoilers...

See you on the other side!

Episode 57 Paradox Now Part 1
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Nope, it's not good. Not good at all.

I've just shoe horned in a Star Trek joke. Oh well.

"A chronologically advanced and evil version of Movie boy." I'd forgotten I'd gone for that description. That works a lot better than my attempt at describing the Grandfather yesterday. 

So, one of our Doctors is no more. What do you think happens when part of the Doctor's hard drive gets wiped? I mean apart from Matt Smith rolling on the floor in pain that is.

You'll get to find out tomorrow. I'm sure it'll be the highlight of your day.

Can't imagine there's anything else happening...



Paradox Now Part 1

Paradox Now Part 2

Paradox Now Part 3

Paradox Now Part 4

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What can I say; TNG was big back in the 90s and up until last week that was the best place to find 8.

It's not Captain Picard of course, it is in fact Grandfather Paradox. If I haven't mentioned before he's a slightly future and pretty evil version of 8. We've tweaked him a bit for the purpose of the strip. We've crossed the facial features of 8 and 9, mainly because the description of him in the books is a little like 9. The clothes are also a mix of the two Doctors and as luck would have it is a pretty close echo to the War Doctor. Our re-design pre-dated the reveal of the War Doctor costume by the way...

Anyway, I need to skip ahead 24 hours. As you may have noticed this strip has appeared on Thursday, this is because we're going daily from here through to the day after the 50th Special. So we'll see you back here tomorrow with the next part of Paradox Now.
Well I'll see you in a few moments, but you get my drift...