Alan Moore's Doctor Who

I have been watching Doctor Who for several years now, but I was never aware of Alan Moore’s comic adaptations of the story. The tone of the show has, of course, evolved over time, but the scientific explanations for what humans would see as magic is an enduring theme. The show was originally created for children, and one of its aims was to make learning about science extremely entertaining for them. While the comics included on the Course Resource Page and too short to allow for any sort of in-depth Science Fiction explanation behind something like “Electro-direction,” Moore still makes an effort to include a short snippet that draws attention to the fact that what we might see as a mystical force is more of an advanced scientific (but perfectly possible) force of nature. The stories “Star Death,” “4-D War,” and “Black Sun Rising” all feature recognizable races of aliens and planets that are, for the most part, featured on the show; however, Moore makes sure he does not entirely alienate an audience that could potentially be unfamiliar with the show, and gives enough description and introduction to include people who may not know what in the universe a Gallifreyan is. These comics are a quick, fun, and nostalgic way to supplement watching Doctor Who. While I certainly have not gotten around to watching all eight hundred twenty-six episodes of television’s longest running science fiction show, I am always pleased to find new outlets and interpretations of the brilliantly composed universe.