THE INFINITES - Strip 53

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Aha! An Infinites.

I've got some fun ideas coming up for these guys that I need to get sent over to Nesshead.

Jim and Nesshead will be taking over the blog for the next few weeks as Baby Shaw is landing this week. (Note to self: talk to Jim and Nesshead).

Loose Cannons needs work as well, though I suspect that Lance Parkin may have written a version of it. I really need to order a copy...

THE INFINITES - Strip 50!

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Yeah, so, ahem.

Remember when we suggested that 'Cold Fusion' should really be in Big Finish's pipeline? Turns out it was. We're all really happy to hear about this, mostly because it's a really, really enjoyable story (one of my favourites from the Virgin range) and a little bit because we'd had to have re-written this arc.

Speaking of this arc, we interrupt it to bring you Nesshead's celebration of our 50th Infinites strip! Nesshead spent a lot of time on this and it just reinforces my feeling that I'd love to see more Unbound Doctors and that they have a ready made cast waiting. It's also worth noting that two previous Unbound cast members are returning to Big Finish soon and that one looks really, really familiar....

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We're fast approaching the 100th strip. Well the 247th strip if you take into account the Infinites, Prop Cupboard, Who's Cat, Guest Prints, the extras and of course the Christmas Specials. But it's the 100th main strip, the strip that started the whole ball going. I read once, somewhere, that the average length of a web comic is somewhere around the 30 strips mark, because that's when the creator exhausts his ideas and enthusiasm for the project. So it's with more than a little bit of pride (mostly in the rest of the team, especially Jim) that we seem to just keep going and have only ever missed one Saturday. Although to be fair it was over Christmas...

Today's strip serves to highlight the range of characters we've had on here as well as point out how much of a continuity we've built up. And Jim's chosen to homage Lee Sullivan's 'The Usual Suspects' to highlight our rogues gallery. That made me smile.

I should really try and write the 101st strip before I get cocky though.

I really, really enjoyed 'The Zygon Invasion', it was nice and dark and once again the two part structure allowed for the tension to be cranked up significantly.

I won't be at the Glasgow Doctor Who Society this week due to prior commitments, but you should still go along anyway. They've just posted a video of various members (including myself) talking about 'The Woman who lived'.

See you all next week.

THE INFINITES - Strip 34

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Yes, the Cushing Doctor is about to throw his coat over what he thought was a Dalek. The Doctor has previous form in this regard, check out the opening episode of 'The Time Meddler' if you don't believe me.

For those of you that aren't familiar with him the gentleman with the microphone is the Nth Doctor as played by Nicolas Briggs in the Audio Visual Adventures in Time and Space. The Audio Visuals were the precursor of Big Finish and quite frankly a model of how sometimes fan fiction and fan fuelled productions can lead on to bigger and better things.

The reason that he's holding a microphone and speaking like a Dalek is that Briggs is now the official voice of the Daleks on New Who. This is going to get complicated. So complicated that I need to write another few strips tonight and send them to Nesshead.

Needless to say I have a plan here and this is the beginning of a series of arcs that'll spread out over the year.

I have plans....

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Given the re-release of some 2nd Doctor episodes this week it seems pretty fortunate that we've chosen to focus on a 2nd Doctor story this week. Kind of.

This is more a behind the scenes type affair, but seems like a good point to cause some divergence and chaos in the Doctors time stream. It also appears to be an origin of sorts for the Web of Caves Doctor, certainly within the In Print Verse, bet none of you were expecting that.

This is, of course, the Time Lords deliberating on the face of the 3rd Doctor. If you've seen The War Games, and if you haven't correct that soon, then you'll know that the 2nd Doctor refused to choose a face, so the Time Lords chose for him. The gentlemen sitting in the background are the faces that were flashed up as options. They were done as fairly basic pencil drawings and Nesshead has done a great job of fleshing the out.

So where are we going next week?

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IN PRINT EPISODE 51

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It's a valid question. The Great Intelligence never hid what it was yet the Doctor still had an epiphany about his identity.

Oh well.

Seven shouldn't get too judgemental though as he's blatantly missed five extra Doctors. One of whom bears a striking resemblance to a certain foe he may or may not be watching. The crossover continues next week with another strip from Nesshead.

So were you at SDCC? Nesshead was meant to be there, but missed out at the last moment to a technicality. The trailer sounded like it was a lot of fun, oh well, maybe we'll all get next year...

And it's a big thank you to all of you, our faithful readers! We hit a half million views last night. This literally couldn't have happened without you, so a big thank you fro all in In Print!

 I'll leave you with a reminder to check out our Twitter and Facebook pages and that you can support us by visiting our store and buying something.

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Here we go, the crossover is here at last. Although technically it began when the Watcher joined the main two a few strips back. 

Actually, no, it began here. This is a proper crossover. Although in truth the Watcher first appeared in this strip, that was more of a cheeky reference that an actual appearance. 

I first encountered the Watcher in the Target Novelisation where he looked a lot more mysterious. I always loved the fact that he was a future aspect of the Doctor, perhaps even the Doctor himself, and that he could interact with himself. It's a very timey wimey concept. I think I gave Jim and Nesshead some serious issues with drawing as it's hard to get really clear visual references, but they have him looking great. 

This plot continues next week, with Jim drawing it this time, and we'll see what happens next. I have plans for the Watcher, this is all part of the long game.

They raise a valid point, the others really should be questioning their presence here, although just how the Shalka Doctor arrived may have been called into question by recent television episodes.

We're working on that...

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And here we go; the latest Infinites. Nesshead has been working on this pretty much constantly the last few days, in fact I'm pretty sure he hasn't even slept yet. This strip was due last week, but due to a hardware fault Nesshead found himself without his computer, so Jim stepped in with the strip that was due in today. There should be another Infinites next week as the strips need to both be in a certain place so that they're ready for their crossover.

A crossover? Yes, we're going to attempt a crossover of the strips. Now don't worry if you only tend to read one of the strips (although why you would is beyond me, their both a lot of fun) they've been written so that they read just as well separately as they do as a whole. I hope you're taking notes Marvel and DC.

As for the strip itself; I'll apologise now for the lack of punchline, but I needed to progress the story in this one and that meant introducing the five shadows in this particular strip. Who are they? Well I'd like to hear your guesses, I'll neither confirm nor deny until next week, but I'm really looking forward to seeing these guys in the strip. 

In case you're wondering the Valeyard just referred to 'Trial of a Time Lord'. It can be argued that it was the Valeyard's interactions with the 6th Doctor that cemented his place in the Doctor's timeline. Until the trial he was merely a possibility, one of many. It's an argument that I'm certainly convinced by and it would seem that the current production team on New Who feel the same way. I wonder if Michael Jayston could be convinced to come back..?

Anyway, I should get going. I'll leave you, as always, with links to our Facebook and Twitter pages. I'l also remind you of the 'Donate' button at the side of the strip. If you fancy donating to Nesshead's repair costs then click and leave a message in the notes. The same goes for myself, Jim and 2nd Fade. There's always items and costs that go towards putting this strip together.

Anyway, enough hinting. See you all next week.

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And there we have it; as far as In Print is concerned the Dream Lord IS the Valeyard's younger self. I do enjoy the 'unregenerate' feature of Doctor Who's Death Star, I wonder if that could be a bigger plot point down the line. Hmmm.

It's never been explicitly stated on screen, but they really have to be the same person. Apart from having exactly the same origin they also teleport in EXACTLY the same way. Don't believe me? Go and watch 'The Ultimate Foe' and then re-watch 'Amy's Choice'. Exact same guy. But then there is a lot of that in the In Print Verse. It's almost like there's a theme developing....

I also love how the Valeyard seems to have stuck as a name for this Doctor. The Valeyard was merely the identity/role he assumed for 'Trial of a Time Lord', he's still the Doctor.

We've got a couple of running jokes rearing their heads this week. We've already covered the mini Death Star, but we also have the fact that the Cushing Doctor always referred to himself as 'Doctor Who' has always amused me and it strikes me that the other Doctors would take exception to that.

I rather enjoyed last week's Who, although I was rather concerned that Mr Sweet was going to be the Candy Man. That would have been a little awkward. I seriously can't wait for tonight's episode. Neil Gaiman and Cybermen? You just know this is going to be good.

We have a surprise cameo next week. It's a brand new 'In Print Extra' strip featuring a star of the 50th Anniversary special and a potential spoiler. We're still working out how to bring this to you without spoiling anyone. We've got seven days, we'll be fine.

The Special Weapons Dalek has become something of a regular in the strip, I'm sure his appearances here have contributed to this new figure of him being released.

Fairly sure.

See you all then. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages, you never know what might crop up.

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A contact? I wonder who that might be?

I already know of course, but I wonder how many of you can guess?

It looks as if Dr Who really likes Seven's jumper, I can understand that; I'm wearing a Tshirt with it printed on it as I type.

I really do love the attention to detail that Jim and Nesshead bring these strips. I've spent the last few minutes staring at the chair in the last panel. It's a thing of beauty is it not? Takes me right back to the TVM.

I'd purposely put a 7th Doctor visual reference into this strip and was pretty chuffed to see that Nesshead had added an 8th Doctor one as well. This whole web series has been a bit of a love letter to all my favourite bits of Who and I really hope you guys are enjoying reading it as much as I'm enjoying writing it.

I'm currently working on the build up to the November Special, which will include even more of my highlights, in fact I can't believe it's taken so long to work these two into proceedings. Anyway, time I was going. Just enough time to mention that we're on Twitter and Facebook.

See you all next week.

THE INFINITES Strip 3

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We're back this week with The Infinites part 3. Nesshead's been busy this week with the strip and also his entry to the Design a Doctor competition over at the Doctor Who and the Tardis by Craig Hurle page on Facebook. Go give him a vote with a like on his picture now!!! Alasdair's still away from the site this week as he and his wife had a lovely baby daughter last week. Al will be back next week so you'll have to put up with me again (Jim). Next week the main In Print Comic is back with a new run taking you right up to the Doctor Who 50th anniversary and we've got plenty of fun and thrills coming up in the coming months. We'll be bringing you some classic and obscure characters from the wider Whoniverse. Also there will be a new look to the site, change in logo.. after all we're almost two years old now ourselves! Today is also our 100th post, more cause to celebrate!
Don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and follow Twitter,.. spread the word! We'll be back next week but look out on Facebook in the mean time for updates and a exclusive picture or two. Plus I'll updating In Print's Tumblr with photos and art too.

Until next week....

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And here we go.

For those of you paying attention this is the direct sequel to 'The Infinity Doctors', as much as Jesse was loving drawing it there just wasn't enough time in the day to fit it in on a regular basis.

So it's a big thank you to Jesse for starting the ball rolling in such wonderful style a big hello to Nesshead who succeeds him as the regular artist for what we're now calling 'The Infinites'. A role he secured by sending us in the above strip. If it looks familiar that's because he was working off of the same script as Mike Key was when he produced his versions. In fact you'll see this strip one more time as we'll be showing off Tone's version as well in the near future. Nesshead's first full, written for him, strip will be appearing here in a fortnight.

So, have I gone too obscure with the joke in second panel? Has anyone got it? I'd love to know as I was rather proud of it.

I've also left a subtle hint about which of these guys might actually be the Doctor from the Infinity Doctors, in the 'In Print' Universe at least. I'd love to hear your theories in the comments.

In fact I know exactly who each of these Doctors are and how they're all connected to each other and I'm hoping to build up to the reveal in time for November. Although I may end up moving that into next year depending on how my timing of other plot points goes. Either way you guys are going to have to wait for just now, although don't let that stop you speculating in our comments section or on our Twitter or Facebook feeds.

THE INFINITY DOCTORS - Strip 8 Jesse Lax

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And that concludes 'The Infinity Doctors'.

It's not the end of the story though, not by any means. In fact if you've been paying attention to these blog posts then you'll know that we've been looking for an artist to take over from Jesse.

And we found one. That's his version of the Web of Caves Doctor just to the left. We're over the moon to be adding Nesshead to our team of artists. We asked Nesshead to tell us a little about himself.

"I'm an artist with a love for cartooning & Doctor Who. I'm from Pacoima, CA."

So these you have it. Nesshead has already submitted his first strip, in fact it was his audition for 'The Infinity Doctors'. We'll be posting that in the very near future.

But it won't be 'The Infinity Doctors'. Not quite. We're re-branding the strip as 'The Infinites'. Partly because we'll be focusing on just where they come from now that we now why they're here, but mostly because I was starting to get nervous when people were referring to "The Infinity Doctors by Alasdair Shaw". 'The Infinity Doctors' is of course by Lance Parkin, we were merely borrowing the title as the premise for the strip came from Jesse and myself discussing the identity of the Infinity Doctor. As the strip seems to have acquired an ongoing status I felt it was wise to rename it to avoid confusion.

And lawsuits.

But that isn't the only news today regarding new artists and strips.

Another strip has been percolating at the back of my mind for the last couple of years and I was hopeful that I might find an artist to help bring it to life amongst the artists submitting.

Then Tone Cartoons, of The Daily Dalek, submitted.

Not just a strip (which we'll be posting at a later date), but head shots of ALL the Doctors, not just the infinity ones. Then just when I thought he'd gone that extra mile he went further, he submitted a video using his head shots. Since then he's gone on to modify and update the video to reflect the new strip we're now working on.

It's called 'The Wrong Doctor' and we'll be releasing more information on it over the current months. In the meantime you can find the trailer for it here.

Those of you that know me from Gallifrey Base may find that title familiar and if you do some digging you may encounter some clues about the premise as well as proof that it's been on my mind for the last couple of years.

But in the meantime let's give Nesshead and Tone Cartoons a warm welcome to the In Print team!

And once you've done that you can go and like and follow us on Twitter and Facebook if you haven't already.

THE INFINITY DOCTORS - Strip 7 Jesse Lax

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Here we go; the penultimate Infinity Doctors from Jesse.

Jesse's leaving The Infinity Doctors to go back to Dangling Threads, our first collaboration. As much as I'll miss him here I can't wait to get the ball rolling on Threads again.

It's been a fun ride hasn't it? I've certainly enjoyed it. I had been hoping to announce the new artist today, but there are still a few more loose ends to tie up and we're still waiting on a couple of submissions. Rest assured that going by the entries thus far the Doctors will be left in very good hands.

Which means I best get cracking with writing the next set of strips so the new guy (or girl) can get to work on them.

I also need to finish the Christmas script. Not leaving Jim and the others much time at this rate.

Moving on; I'm not going to discuss last weeks Doctor Who. Not until I work out if I enjoyed it or not.

It seems that a good number of you enjoyed John Simm's Master dancing last week, including John Simm himself. Which was nice.

In the mean time we're still on Twitter and Facebook .










                                              

THE INFINITY DOCTORS - Strip 6 Jesse Lax

                                                    
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And the Infinity Doctors Spin off/Side strip continues.

Have you all been enjoying it? I ask mostly because Jesse will finishing up drawing it in the very near future so that he can get back to illustrating our other joint project; Dangling Threads.

I find myself somewhat torn; on one hand I can't wait to get more of the Threads out there, but on the other I had more plans for the Infinity Doctors before finishing up the run.

So.............

Are there any budding web artists out there that fancy picking up from where Jesse is about to finish off? If so then you should contact us immediately through inprint@doctor.com. If you know someone who you think would be perfect then throw this page their way.

There are about 20 strips stretching over the course of next year and finishing up around the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who.

So, there you have it. Your very own chance to become part of the In Print strip.

Providing you can draw legs of course.

Jim will be drawing next weeks strip as normal, for those of you that were worried about that. I know I worry about it most weeks.

On a completely different note; wasn't 'Dinosaurs on a Spaceship' fun? Jim pointed out that there hasn't really been a purely fun episode since the RTD era, I had to check but he's right. As much as I enjoy watching the long game that Mr Moffat is playing it was nice to sit down and enjoy the ride.

As usual keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook feeds and we'll see you all again next week.

THE INFINITY DOCTORS - Strip 5 JESSE LAX

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Well that worked out nicely timing wise.

Most of the strips you read on here were written months ago and when I wrote this one there wasn't even the slightest hint that Richard E Grant was about to be cast in New Who.

Those of you wondering why Rowan Atkinson regenerated into another version of Richard E Grant haven't watched Curse of Fatal Death yet, have you? You really should, it makes these strips a lot funnier.

Ok, it makes them make a bit more sense.


Paul Hanley has released another installment of The Doctor and I. You should have a read as we seem to share some guest stars, although I think Paul may a good bit more ambitious then us in regards alternative Doctors.

Jim didn't meet Katy Manning last week. Mostly because it's today she's signing at Forbidden Planet. So those of you autograph hunting today should keep their eyes open as they might be able to get a signature off of Jim as well.


As usual you can keep up with us on Twitter and Facebook. See you all next week.

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Well that's more new characters. Well after a fashion, after all as Eight implies they're all versions of the Doctor. If you don't recognise them then I'd suggest clicking here, here and here.

Right, everyone caught up?

The Infinity Doctors was written while listening to my son play the intro to Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends over and over. I hope it shows.

You'll have noticed by this point that I have a fondness for alternate Doctors. I have done ever since I discovered the Valeyard and then the Cushing Doctor. But where it really took root was when I discovered the Other in the New Adventures, suddenly the number of Doctors was no longer limited to 13 and any every Doctor could be canon. Doctor Who Unlimited as it were.

Anywhere, more from the Infinity Doctors in a fortnight. Back to the Seven and Three dual next week.

As always you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Oh and don't forget we've put out a call for Fan Art. Submissions can be made to inprintfanart@googlemail.com.

Indeed, if anyone fancies putting together an In Print montage using the Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends music that would just about make my year! Send the link to the same address.

In the meantime we're going to leave you with a picture that Jim drew of a Sontaren. 

I think we'll call him Sid.....