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Summary
medico Who ’s first sixtieth - anniversary special has a unknown connection to a legendaryWatchmencomic fable , but his credit on the installment is definitely earned . First airing in 1963 , the British sci - fi seriesDoctor Whohas become a titan of television set , with its popularity soar after its revitalisation in 2005 . In solemnisation ofDoctor Who ’s 60th anniversary , the franchise is premier aseries of three limited anniversary instalment star David Tennant and Catherine Tate , reprising their office as the Doctor and Donna , respectively , the first of which ties into not only the idiot box series but other pieces ofDoctor Wholore .
While all three specials were write by showrunner Russell T. Davies , the first special , “ The Star Beast ” , also admit some unique acknowledgments in its credits . Although the names in the credits might not be instantly recognizable toDoctor Who ’s audience , mirthful Word lovers might recognize one of them as one of the geniuses behind the iconic comic miniseriesWatchmen . Dave Gibbons was the artist for Alan Moore’sWatchmen , resulting in one of the most influential graphic novels of all sentence . Beyond the cosmos of DC Comics , Gibbons ' work also includesDoctor Who .
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Dave Gibbons Worked On Doctor Who’s “The Star Beast” Comic Story
Dave Gibbons is one of the contributors to the report that the special is based on , “ The Star Beast . ” During the late-1970s through the early-1980s , Dave Gibbons was the lead artist for the magazineDoctor Who Weekly / Monthly . During this clip , Gibbons drew the cartridge holder ’s main comic funnies for progeny 1 - 69 . “ The Star Beast ” was one of those comics , which was pass by Gibbons and written by Pat Mills and John Wagner .
“ The Star Beast ” was chosen by Russell T. Davies forDoctor Who ’s sixtieth - anniversary special because he considers it “ an staggeringly fun risky venture , with an edge and a serious threat . ” ( viaDoctor Who Magazine # 567 ) . Mills and Gibbons ’ original “ Star Beast ” comic is also significant for the worldbuilding and lore it introduce to theDoctor Whofranchise , such as the Wrath Warriors and the Meeps , make it one ofDoctor Who ’s most important chronicle . Due to Dave Gibbons ’ wakeless involvement in make the original “ Star Beast ” history , it make good sense that the legendaryWatchmenartist was credited in theDoctor Whospecial .
What Dave Gibbons Has Worked On (Aside From Watchmen & Doctor Who)
Although Dave Gibbons is well know for his aesthetic share toWatchmen , his notable vocation highlights sweep far beyond that project . Throughout the 1980s , 1990s , and 2000s , Gibbons impart graphics for DC , working on iconic serial likeGreen Lantern , Superman , andBatman . Gibbons is well - known for his collaboration with Alan Moore , who he also mould with on the Superman narration “ For the Man Who Has Everything ” andJudgement DayoutsideWatchmen . He has also collaborated withDaredevilwriter Frank Moore in the 1990s .
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While most of Gibbons ’ iconic projects have been for comic strip , he has been involve in contributing artistry to other kit and boodle as well . During the seventies , Gibbons did album artwork for bands like Jethro Tull and Kula Shaker . In 2014 , Edward Gibbon was recognized for his work and appointed as the UK ’s first Comic Laureate , a role that acts as an embassador for comical books and their potency to improve literacy . Doctor Wholisting Gibbons and the writers of the comic in the credits for “ The Star Beast ” is more than merit and acknowledges the importance of theDoctor Whocomics to the franchise ’s legacy .
Sources : Doctor Who Magazine # 567
