IN PRINT EPISODE 47

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That's right, the Special Weapons Dalek isn't just a decoration; he is in fact a companion of the Valeyard. Has been ever since the Valeyard judged Asylum of the Daleks. I think it's worth pointing out, again,  that the Valeyard that works at Kasterborous is very much the same one who appears in the various threads of In Print.

Continuity matters to me, there is a very definite plan at work between all the strips, apart from the Spin Offs, and the Valeyard very definitely has something in the works. Could this be connected to our plans for the 50th? Probably, although you'll need to wait and see about that one. We're mysterious that way.

We're adaptable as well. As you may have seen last week the BBC have redesigned the Cloister room that houses the Eye of Harmony. Now admittedly, since our TARDIS is blatantly based on the version seen in the TVM, this doesn't have to impact on the strip at all. However myself and Jim both had ideas about how to link it in to the ongoing strip. Jim wanted to have the new version be reachable by descending into the open Eye of Harmony in 'our' version. I instead thought of a way to work it into the ongoing plot. Indeed it solved a plot point for me. But you'll need to wait to see how that's been done.

Right, time to go. But before I do the Doctors would like to remind you to check out our Facebook and Twitter feeds. And you'd best listen to them as they're wearing some of Simian's top hats and his hats are almost as serious as he is.

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See this is what frustrates me about the companions since 2005; he travels throughout time and space, but only seems to collect girls from the early 21st century? In my opinion the most interesting companions in the last few years have been Jack and Rory. One's a Time Agent from the future and the other a recovered 2,000 year old Auton. To mind that's more in keeping with being a Time Lord's travelling companion. River has been interesting, but I'm not sure if I count her as a regular companion.

Given that the current companion has appeared in two other time periods before being revealed as being from the early 21st century I'm still holding out hopes that she might not be a walking cliché. We'll see I guess.

Hope you guys have been enjoying the Doctors watching the show again. Don't worry there's another arc coming, it might even cross over with The Infinites, we'll have to wait and see.

I got a text from Jim earlier this week all excited about pictures of John Hurt turning up on the internet. At first I thought he was just excited to see him appear, but he had a few observations about his outfit that tie into the strip. Mostly because it resembles the gentlemen to the right's outfit. Feel free to discuss his identity in the comments section.

We'll neither confirm nor deny....

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IN PRINT EPISODE 44

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It's true you know; the Doctor did actually have a Cyberman as a companion. It was during the eighth Doctor's run in the DWM Comic and these days you can find him in Doctor Who - The Glorious Dead (Complete Eighth Doctor Comic Strips Vol. 2): Glorious Dead v. 2. And if you care to buy the collection through that rather blatant plug then you are in fact supporting In Print on a financial level.

So, yeah, I've expanded the cast again. Maybe one day we'll have a behind the scenes strip featuring Kroton and Mrs T. Probably not though.

Not much else to tell you this week, we'll have more news as Jim and myself adapt to remastering fatherhood. What we can say is that plans are in full flow for November, we have something special planned.

Our Twitter or Facebook accounts remain open if you have any questions throughout the week.

See you all in seven days or there abouts.

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And back to normal. Such as that is.

Today marks the end of Paternity leave for both myself and Jim, which is why you've just read strip 43.

Today also sees a return to the original format with our protagonists watching a recent episode of New Who and commenting on it. For those of you who might miss the more arc based strips; worry not for we'll be back to them in the fairly near future and if you can't wait there is always The Infinites.

But this isn't the only way we're going back to our roots, oh no. The arc after next will feature a character only ever seen in the books, although variations of him have appeared in the Classic and New Series. Without giving too much away; there isn't much original art out there featuring this character so Jim and Nesshead have been working on a slightly redesigned version. And while the boys are working on an In Print rebrand for him I've been writing his story, which'll take us all the way up to November.

We have a little something planned for you in November and as such we won't be doing a Christmas Special this year, but I think you'll find this a fair swap.

Oh and Jim's been redecorating. It works well with our book roots doesn't it? We;d love to hear your comments on it.

Anyway I best be going, neither myself or Jim are overly awake just now and sleep beckons.....

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BEING DALEK...

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Something that some of you may have seen before today. This is the guest strip that Jim and myself did for the Daily Dalek earlier this year. We've been meaning to show it here for a while, but we've always had another strip that needed posting to keep up with the plot schedule.

But not this week; so here it is. If you've not been reading the Daily Dalek then it's a brand new strip for you, but you've been missing out on a cracking  strip.

The Wrong Doctor, a collaboration between myself and Tone from the Daily Dalek, is coming along nicely. We can't wait to show it off for you guys.

In other news pages for our Christmas Special continues to make it's way into my Inbox. you guys are really in for a treat this year. I have just have one more page, maybe two, to write and it's done from my end.

Another thing you should know about and be waiting to read in eager anticipation is Fan Fiction Illustrated.

They're desperately low on support though. Go and like their Facebook page and think about ordering a copy of the magazine itself.

Tell them I sent you

I spent most of this week on a Physics course for my day job, so I'm going to leave the laptop alone now and concentrate on something that involve physics in any way, shape or form. Whilst I'm doing that you guys should remember we're on Twitter and Facebook.

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At last we finally know what was behind that door in the God Complex. Or least we know what I think was behind the door. Of course it was the Doctor, or least a dark distillation of him.

This is the third time the Valeyard has turned up in this strip. The first time it was in a guest strip by Paul Salvi, the second was more recently in The Infinity Doctors. You'll notice that he's acquired a Special Weapons Dalek since the last time we were in here, there's a story there and you'll find it here.

We're almost ready to announce the winner of the "Next Infinity Doctors" artist, however not all the entries are in just yet and we won't make a final judgement until everyone has had their chance. Soon though, very soon.

So, that'll be another artist on board. Did you know that none of the team that bring you In Print have actually met each other? I'm in Scotland, Jim and 2nd Fade live in England and Jesse hails from one of our former colonies. We'd all really like to meet up for a drink sometime and plan out In Print in person and over a pint. But since In Print doesn't bring us any income and we all have families it doesn't seem likely to happen any time soon. Of course if any of you want to contribute to the In Print Pub Fund then feel free to click on the donate button below. Or not. It's entirely up to you.

Of course if you want to just contribute towards Jim, 2nd Fade or Jesse getting a digital drawing pad or a Tablet for myself so that I can write strips on the move; then the same button applies, just let us know what you're contributing towards. Or just keep reading and don't worry about it, because quite frankly we'll keep making the comic anyway. We're enjoying ourselves far too much.

Other ways to support us is to use our shop whenever you make an Amazon purchase or by clicking the advert on the right hand side of the page or expressing interest in a printed book.

Right, plugging over.

In actual strip related business I'm sure a few of you are wondering why the Master keeps regenerating and why he isn't regenerating in order. There's a very good reason for that, there's also a very good reason why we haven't seen the Derek Jacobi Master. All these things shall be revealed in time.

Believe it or not there is a plan.

I'm still not quite ready to discuss The Angels take Manhattan, but in the mean time you can always check out Joel Watson's take on it over at Hijinks Ensue. He makes a very valid point, only Martha got a traditional Companions exit.

Anyway, we'll see you all next week for Jesse's final Infinity Doctors. In the mean time we're still on Twitter and Facebook, feel free to follow and like us there.

THE PROP CUPBOARD OF OBSCURE DOOM... 2

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Here we go; it's the second Prop Cupboard of Obscure Doom as drawn by 2nd Fade.

And as luck would have it there's a reference to 'Asylum of the Daleks', which I think may be the title of tonight's Doctor Who.

I think...

So, new Who tonight! I can't wait, even if it is only for a few weeks. To celebrate Jim seems to have drawn more Daleks. Not that Jim ever needs an excuse to draw more Daleks. They're part of, as yet, unrevealed project.

Anyway, I'm off now as there is much celebrating in my house today and not just because of New Who.

See you all next week.

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We've been itching to show this strip off for a while now and with Jesse being on holiday it presented the perfect opportunity.

The Prop Cupboard of Obscure Doom is a new spin off strip for In Print. It would seem that when 2nd Fade did us a guest strip a few months back he caught the comic bug again and was interested in doing more guest strips for us. Myself and Jim were such fans of his work that we started discussing bringing Mr Fade (that may not be his real name) on as a regular contributor.

So, we through ideas back and forward and eventually came up with The Prop Cupboard of Obscure Doom. After all the old monsters from Classic Who have to be hiding somewhere and the notion that the monsters that hadn't been in New Who yet would be gathered there and less than happy about some of the creatures that had managed to get an outing.

The Macra for example.

So, expect to see more from the Cupboard as time marches on. Next week sees Jim return with the regular strip and the week after the Infinity Doctors return their tale.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, work continues on the Christmas Special for this year. Which reminds me if any of you can draw in a style which wouldn't be out of place in a DWM comic strip then we'd like to hear from you.

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