23rd November. By a not at all coincidence today is not only the 48th Birthday of a very special show called Doctor Who but it is also the third birthday of The Terrible Zodin.
Congratulations to both! Thank you for being along for the ride, without your support and enthusiasm we wouldn't have chalked up 12 issues, with TTZ13 on the way in the next few weeks.
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23 November 2011
19 June 2011
The Ribos Operation Parts 2 - 4
We've not forgotten our Key to Time quest dear readers and indeed have now watched up to the end of The Pirate Planet, but as I'm sure you know how it is; real life gets in the way from working late at the office or getting delayed home when the transport system grounds to a halt.
But enough of that. The Ribos Operation was a pretty good story overall. My first introduction to this story was Ian Marter's novelisation which I've never finished because frankly it's extremely dull and turgid. Thankfully it's screen counterpart was nothing of the sort and full of a breezy energy. All the guest stars are really giving it their all and Robert Holmes is the master of painting larger than life characters. The warmth with which Iain Cuthbertson plays Garron makes him a loveable rogue who deserved to come back and is definitely a precursor to Glitz (and a superior one at that, Tony Selby made Glitz too cuddly when the character was supposed to be far more morally ambigous).
It's Nigel Plaskitt however who really shines. Overshadowed a bit in the first episode he comes his own in the rest of the story and contrast the comedic way in which he plays a Riban bumpkin with the scringe stone to the compassion he shows to Binro the Heratic when on the run from the authorities. Whilst the introduction of Binro could seem like padding, especially as it doesn't really impact on the plot overall, it's masterly in fleshing out a convincing history of Ribos in a way that other info dumping stories can only envy. No "It was on the planet Ribos when my old enemy the Black Guardian...." nonsense here.
I take back my criticism of the Shrivenzale from the previous entry. In the scenes in the catacombs the suitably dark atmosphere means they're not so obviously plastic and rubbish and they do seem like quite the formidable critter and could probably hold their own against a Magma Beast.
I won't spoil the ending for those who've not seen this story yet but if you thought the Seventh or Tenth Doctors were the ones to be scared of, think again.
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More The Ribos Operation reviews over at The Patient Centurion Blog
But enough of that. The Ribos Operation was a pretty good story overall. My first introduction to this story was Ian Marter's novelisation which I've never finished because frankly it's extremely dull and turgid. Thankfully it's screen counterpart was nothing of the sort and full of a breezy energy. All the guest stars are really giving it their all and Robert Holmes is the master of painting larger than life characters. The warmth with which Iain Cuthbertson plays Garron makes him a loveable rogue who deserved to come back and is definitely a precursor to Glitz (and a superior one at that, Tony Selby made Glitz too cuddly when the character was supposed to be far more morally ambigous).
It's Nigel Plaskitt however who really shines. Overshadowed a bit in the first episode he comes his own in the rest of the story and contrast the comedic way in which he plays a Riban bumpkin with the scringe stone to the compassion he shows to Binro the Heratic when on the run from the authorities. Whilst the introduction of Binro could seem like padding, especially as it doesn't really impact on the plot overall, it's masterly in fleshing out a convincing history of Ribos in a way that other info dumping stories can only envy. No "It was on the planet Ribos when my old enemy the Black Guardian...." nonsense here.
I take back my criticism of the Shrivenzale from the previous entry. In the scenes in the catacombs the suitably dark atmosphere means they're not so obviously plastic and rubbish and they do seem like quite the formidable critter and could probably hold their own against a Magma Beast.
I won't spoil the ending for those who've not seen this story yet but if you thought the Seventh or Tenth Doctors were the ones to be scared of, think again.
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More The Ribos Operation reviews over at The Patient Centurion Blog
08 June 2011
The Ribos Operation Part 1
I liked it for the most part.
I still think the concept of the Guardians of Time is pretty naff. What do they actually do eh? If the White Guardian is so powerful he can pluck the TARDIS out of the vortex, why can't the Black Guardian? Kudos however to Tom Baker's restrained performance in those scenes as it highlights just how much of a powerful being the White Guardian is supposed to be when given this due deference. There is though that wonderfully understated lin where the Doctor wonders about the conseqences of refusing to gon the quest. "Nothing."
"Nothing?!"
"Nothing. Ever."
Romana makes an interesting addition to the TARDIS crew and there is a lot of comic potential for her relationship with the Doctor. This is only my second viewing of this story (indeed of this season) and so I am more used to the Lalla Ward incarnation. Mary Tamm does a good job of making Romana likeable inspite of the antagonism suggested by the script.
Good performances from all of the supporting cast but particularly Iain Cuthbertson as Garron and Paul Seed as the Graff Vynda-K.
I know we shouldn't try to be too harsh about the standards of special effects but the Shrivenzale.... oh dear. Can there be a worse Doctor Who monster? Ok yes I know the Taran Wood Beast will rear its ugly head later this season!
A fun little opening episode and look forward to the rest of the story.
I still think the concept of the Guardians of Time is pretty naff. What do they actually do eh? If the White Guardian is so powerful he can pluck the TARDIS out of the vortex, why can't the Black Guardian? Kudos however to Tom Baker's restrained performance in those scenes as it highlights just how much of a powerful being the White Guardian is supposed to be when given this due deference. There is though that wonderfully understated lin where the Doctor wonders about the conseqences of refusing to gon the quest. "Nothing."
"Nothing?!"
"Nothing. Ever."
Romana makes an interesting addition to the TARDIS crew and there is a lot of comic potential for her relationship with the Doctor. This is only my second viewing of this story (indeed of this season) and so I am more used to the Lalla Ward incarnation. Mary Tamm does a good job of making Romana likeable inspite of the antagonism suggested by the script.
Good performances from all of the supporting cast but particularly Iain Cuthbertson as Garron and Paul Seed as the Graff Vynda-K.
I know we shouldn't try to be too harsh about the standards of special effects but the Shrivenzale.... oh dear. Can there be a worse Doctor Who monster? Ok yes I know the Taran Wood Beast will rear its ugly head later this season!
A fun little opening episode and look forward to the rest of the story.
06 June 2011
The Key to Time
Well so what did you all think of the latest half season of Doctor Who?! Were you at the edge of your seat, punching the air with excitment or were you muttering darkly in to your cup of tea "Worst. Season. Ever."?
Whichever it was we've now a summer ahead of us until the completely bonkers sounding Lets Kill Hitler! so we're going to fill the gap by watching The Key to Time series.
For those uninitiated The Key to Time was season 16 of the original series, first broadcast in 1978 and comprising six stories (26 episodes in total). Starring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Mary Tamm as his companion Romana and of course the voice of John Leeson as everyone's favourite K9, that season saw the Doctor travelling all over the galaxy on a quest for the legendary Key to Time which would restore the natural balance of the universe which was threatening to slide in to chaos.
Whether you're a new series fan who has never dipped in to the classic series before or an old pro by all means feel free to join us. We're going to watch an episode a weeknight starting tonight with The Ribos Operation part 1 (reviewed the following day).
And of course in July we should be getting a new series of Torchwood so between the two of them that should be our summer sorted until the show returns in the autumn.
Leave your comments here, or join the discussions on our facebook page or engage with us on Twitter. Look forward to hearing from you and if these episodes are brand new to you (as some of them will be to us) we really hope you enjoy.
Whichever it was we've now a summer ahead of us until the completely bonkers sounding Lets Kill Hitler! so we're going to fill the gap by watching The Key to Time series.
For those uninitiated The Key to Time was season 16 of the original series, first broadcast in 1978 and comprising six stories (26 episodes in total). Starring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Mary Tamm as his companion Romana and of course the voice of John Leeson as everyone's favourite K9, that season saw the Doctor travelling all over the galaxy on a quest for the legendary Key to Time which would restore the natural balance of the universe which was threatening to slide in to chaos.
Whether you're a new series fan who has never dipped in to the classic series before or an old pro by all means feel free to join us. We're going to watch an episode a weeknight starting tonight with The Ribos Operation part 1 (reviewed the following day).
And of course in July we should be getting a new series of Torchwood so between the two of them that should be our summer sorted until the show returns in the autumn.
Leave your comments here, or join the discussions on our facebook page or engage with us on Twitter. Look forward to hearing from you and if these episodes are brand new to you (as some of them will be to us) we really hope you enjoy.
02 April 2011
Back Issues - The Terrible Zodin # 9 (Winter 2010)
Back issue TTZ9 is still available for free download.
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin #9 (Winter 2010)
Contents
Christmas for the Doctor & Leela: Front cover art by Amy Humphries
Unavailable No Longer!: Article by Matthew Kresal
Death of the Doctor: Review by Astrid Lopez
How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the First Doctor: Article by Tony Cross
Back to the '80s: Article by Barnaby Edwards
Some Beach, Somewhere: Prose fiction by Matthew Kresal
Interview with Archie the Space Badger: Humour by Simon Guerrier
Theta Stigma Part 1: Article by Hannah Rothman
Mannequins, Reptiles, Astronauts and Primords: Article by Matthew Kresal
The Tweet Vortex 2 - Electric Boogaloo: Humour by Will Forbes
Blog High for Happiness: Column by Steven Sautter
Accustomed to Her Face: Article by Leslie McMurtry
Anything Gorgeous: Article by Aya Vandenbussche
Raston Warrior Robots vs Weeping Angels: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Captain Jack: Comic Strip by Akabeko
Move Over Mario!: Review by Will Forbes
Doctor Who Live: Review by Adam J. Purcell
Time, Casuality and the Doctor: Article by Will Forbes
My Adventure with the Doctor Part 1: Poetry by Alies Brunisma
Doctor Who and the Archers: Article by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Una McCormack
Once is Never Enough: Prose fiction by Leslie McMurtry
The Magic of November 1981: Article by Barnaby Edwards
Peter Cushing IS The Doctor!: Column by Susie Who
Back2theWhoture Part 5 - The Keys of Marinus, The Romans & The Fires of Pompeii: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
Roman Cutaway & Byzantium!: Review by Steven Sautter
The World Shapers: Review by Jon Arnold
The Fires of Vulcan: Review by Leslie McMurtry
No! Not the Mind Probe: Debate edited by Jamie Beckwith featuring Leslie McMurtry and Steven Sautter
The Fanzine Trap: Reviews by Jamie Beckwith
Tegan Jovanka: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Journey's Start: Article by Melissa Levesque
The Christmas Gnomes: Article by Steven Alexander
Doctor Who Christmas Memories: Nostalgia edited by Leslie McMurtry
Homo Reptilia: Back cover by Matt Harris
Also released alongside TTZ9
TTZ9 Presents Doctor Who Logopoly
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin #9 (Winter 2010)
Contents
Christmas for the Doctor & Leela: Front cover art by Amy Humphries
Unavailable No Longer!: Article by Matthew Kresal
Death of the Doctor: Review by Astrid Lopez
How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the First Doctor: Article by Tony Cross
Back to the '80s: Article by Barnaby Edwards
Some Beach, Somewhere: Prose fiction by Matthew Kresal
Interview with Archie the Space Badger: Humour by Simon Guerrier
Theta Stigma Part 1: Article by Hannah Rothman
Mannequins, Reptiles, Astronauts and Primords: Article by Matthew Kresal
The Tweet Vortex 2 - Electric Boogaloo: Humour by Will Forbes
Blog High for Happiness: Column by Steven Sautter
Accustomed to Her Face: Article by Leslie McMurtry
Anything Gorgeous: Article by Aya Vandenbussche
Raston Warrior Robots vs Weeping Angels: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Captain Jack: Comic Strip by Akabeko
Move Over Mario!: Review by Will Forbes
Doctor Who Live: Review by Adam J. Purcell
Time, Casuality and the Doctor: Article by Will Forbes
My Adventure with the Doctor Part 1: Poetry by Alies Brunisma
Doctor Who and the Archers: Article by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Una McCormack
Once is Never Enough: Prose fiction by Leslie McMurtry
The Magic of November 1981: Article by Barnaby Edwards
Peter Cushing IS The Doctor!: Column by Susie Who
Back2theWhoture Part 5 - The Keys of Marinus, The Romans & The Fires of Pompeii: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
Roman Cutaway & Byzantium!: Review by Steven Sautter
The World Shapers: Review by Jon Arnold
The Fires of Vulcan: Review by Leslie McMurtry
No! Not the Mind Probe: Debate edited by Jamie Beckwith featuring Leslie McMurtry and Steven Sautter
The Fanzine Trap: Reviews by Jamie Beckwith
Tegan Jovanka: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Journey's Start: Article by Melissa Levesque
The Christmas Gnomes: Article by Steven Alexander
Doctor Who Christmas Memories: Nostalgia edited by Leslie McMurtry
Homo Reptilia: Back cover by Matt Harris
Also released alongside TTZ9
TTZ9 Presents Doctor Who Logopoly
21 November 2010
Back Issues - The Terrible Zodin # 8 (Autumn 2010)
Back issue TTZ8 is now back online and available for free download.
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 8 (Autumn 2010)
Contents
The Cybermen: Front cover art by Robert Beckwith
The Wilderness Years: Drabble by Stephen Candy
In a Fix With the Curse of the Shalka: Article by Mister Chinn
The Cyberman Walk: Comic strip written and drawn by Robert Beckwith
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Paul Cornell (Part 2)
Private Lives: Column by Tony Gallichan
Death Comes to Time: Review by Matthew Kresal
I'll Never Know If I Was Right: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Blue Box Boy: Review by Adrian Loder
Long Ago In An English Winter...: Article by Barnaby Edwards
New Adventures: Reviews edited by Jamie Beckwith
Give Us Your Children: Article by Aya Vandenbussche
The Doctor & Elizabeth Klein: Article by Matthew Kresal
Peter Cushing IS The Doctor!: Column by Susie Who
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Lance Parkin
Finding Fitz: Article by Dorothy Ail
Personality Shift: Article by Adrian Loder
Reflections in the Spectral Glass: Article by Melissa Beattie
What D'ya Mean It's Not Significant: Article by Will Forbes
Back2theWhoture Part 4 - The Time Monster, The Myth Makers & The Horns of Nimon: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
Weakling Scum!: Humour by Tony Cross
Blog High For Happiness: Column by Steven Sautter
I Dream That I Have Two Hearts: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Move Over Mario!: Reviews by Matthew Kresal & Will Forbes
The Fanzine Trap: Reviews edited by Jamie Beckwith
Ace: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Capital, Gold!: Review by Jon Arnold
The DOGS of Norton: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Return to Derbyshire: Article by Will Tudor
The Unwanted Return: Article by Michael Gilroy-Sinclair
The Ballad of Ianto Jones: Comic strip written by Melissa Beattie & illustrated by Leslie McMurtry
Doctor Who vs Batman: Back cover art by Leslie McMurtry
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 8 (Autumn 2010)
Contents
The Cybermen: Front cover art by Robert Beckwith
The Wilderness Years: Drabble by Stephen Candy
In a Fix With the Curse of the Shalka: Article by Mister Chinn
The Cyberman Walk: Comic strip written and drawn by Robert Beckwith
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Paul Cornell (Part 2)
Private Lives: Column by Tony Gallichan
Death Comes to Time: Review by Matthew Kresal
I'll Never Know If I Was Right: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Blue Box Boy: Review by Adrian Loder
Long Ago In An English Winter...: Article by Barnaby Edwards
New Adventures: Reviews edited by Jamie Beckwith
Give Us Your Children: Article by Aya Vandenbussche
The Doctor & Elizabeth Klein: Article by Matthew Kresal
Peter Cushing IS The Doctor!: Column by Susie Who
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Lance Parkin
Finding Fitz: Article by Dorothy Ail
Personality Shift: Article by Adrian Loder
Reflections in the Spectral Glass: Article by Melissa Beattie
What D'ya Mean It's Not Significant: Article by Will Forbes
Back2theWhoture Part 4 - The Time Monster, The Myth Makers & The Horns of Nimon: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
Weakling Scum!: Humour by Tony Cross
Blog High For Happiness: Column by Steven Sautter
I Dream That I Have Two Hearts: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Move Over Mario!: Reviews by Matthew Kresal & Will Forbes
The Fanzine Trap: Reviews edited by Jamie Beckwith
Ace: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Capital, Gold!: Review by Jon Arnold
The DOGS of Norton: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Return to Derbyshire: Article by Will Tudor
The Unwanted Return: Article by Michael Gilroy-Sinclair
The Ballad of Ianto Jones: Comic strip written by Melissa Beattie & illustrated by Leslie McMurtry
Doctor Who vs Batman: Back cover art by Leslie McMurtry
Back Issues - The Terrible Zodin # 7 (Summer 2010)
Back issue TTZ7 is now back online and available for free download.
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 7 (Summer 2010)
Contents
Time of the Angels: Front cover art by Leslie McMurtry
To the Victor, The Spoilers: Article by Will Forbes
The Mythological Dimensions of Doctor Who: UK Book Launch report by Leslie McMurtry + book review by Jamie Beckwith
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Rob Shearman (Part 2)
The Artemis of the Oscillators: Article by Leslie McMurtry
Cross the Void Beyond the Mind: Article by Steven Sautter
The Hoob Interview with Jocrassa Fiz Zeke Hoffemir-Day Slitheen: Humour by Alelinge Agonifer
Doctor Who Season 5 Panel of 13: Reviews edited by Jamie Beckwith
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Paul Cornell (Part 1)
Blog High For Happiness: Column by Steven Sautter
The Quantum Archangel: Review by Stephen Gray
Vworp Vworp: Review by Stephen Candy
Chicks Dig Time Lords: Review by Leslie McMurtry
The Raggedy Doctor and Amy: Paper dolls by Liz Wride
Trespapssers Will Be Exterminated!: Article by N. V. Gillespe & N. V. Gillespe
Private Lives: Column by Tony Gallichan
One of These Things Is Not Like The Other: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 7 (Summer 2010)
Contents
Time of the Angels: Front cover art by Leslie McMurtry
To the Victor, The Spoilers: Article by Will Forbes
The Mythological Dimensions of Doctor Who: UK Book Launch report by Leslie McMurtry + book review by Jamie Beckwith
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Rob Shearman (Part 2)
The Artemis of the Oscillators: Article by Leslie McMurtry
Cross the Void Beyond the Mind: Article by Steven Sautter
The Hoob Interview with Jocrassa Fiz Zeke Hoffemir-Day Slitheen: Humour by Alelinge Agonifer
Doctor Who Season 5 Panel of 13: Reviews edited by Jamie Beckwith
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Paul Cornell (Part 1)
Blog High For Happiness: Column by Steven Sautter
The Quantum Archangel: Review by Stephen Gray
Vworp Vworp: Review by Stephen Candy
Chicks Dig Time Lords: Review by Leslie McMurtry
The Raggedy Doctor and Amy: Paper dolls by Liz Wride
Trespapssers Will Be Exterminated!: Article by N. V. Gillespe & N. V. Gillespe
Private Lives: Column by Tony Gallichan
One of These Things Is Not Like The Other: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
20 November 2010
Back Issues - The Terrible Zodin # 6 (Spring 2010)
Back issue TTZ6 is now back online and available for free download.
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 6 (Spring 2010)
Contents
Universe in a Bottle: Front cover art by Lori Jansen
The Gallifreyan Flutterwing: Article by Lori Jansen
The Time War: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Unavailable!: Article by Matthew Kresal
Personality Crisis: Article by Adrian Loder
Companions of the Eighth Doctor: Article edited by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Lloyd Rose
Width of a Circle: Prose fiction by Steven Sautter
200 x 8: Reviews edited by Leslie McMurtry
Oh, And You Won't Believe The Comic Strip: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Still Life: Prose fiction by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Rob Shearman (Part 1)
Back2theWhoture Part 3 - 100,000BC & Genesis of the Daleks: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
At Midnight Tonight!: Article by Paul Castle
Jamie McCrimmon: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Get The Shooty Dog Thing: Review by Jamie Beckwith
It Was a Warm Gallifreyan Night: Humour by Steven Sautter
Them?: Top 10 Doctors poll edited by Jamie Beckwith
The New Doctors: Back cover art by Leslie McMurtry
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 6 (Spring 2010)
Contents
Universe in a Bottle: Front cover art by Lori Jansen
The Gallifreyan Flutterwing: Article by Lori Jansen
The Time War: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Unavailable!: Article by Matthew Kresal
Personality Crisis: Article by Adrian Loder
Companions of the Eighth Doctor: Article edited by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Lloyd Rose
Width of a Circle: Prose fiction by Steven Sautter
200 x 8: Reviews edited by Leslie McMurtry
Oh, And You Won't Believe The Comic Strip: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Still Life: Prose fiction by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Rob Shearman (Part 1)
Back2theWhoture Part 3 - 100,000BC & Genesis of the Daleks: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
At Midnight Tonight!: Article by Paul Castle
Jamie McCrimmon: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Get The Shooty Dog Thing: Review by Jamie Beckwith
It Was a Warm Gallifreyan Night: Humour by Steven Sautter
Them?: Top 10 Doctors poll edited by Jamie Beckwith
The New Doctors: Back cover art by Leslie McMurtry
16 November 2010
Back Issues - The Terrible Zodin # 5 (Winter 2009)
Back issue TTZ5 is now back online and available for free download. It was our one year anniversary special!
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 5 (Winter 2009)
Contents
Old Meets New: Front cover art by Leslie McMurtry
One Fan, Two Fan, Girl Fan, Who Fan: Convention report by Leslie McMurtry
A - Z of Doctor Who: Puzzle by Elizabeth Wilches
A Tale of Two Wholigans: Article by Evan Keraminas
The Tweet Vortex: Humour by Will Forbes
Two Hearts: Article by Steven Sautter
Back2theWhoture Part 2 - Time Flight, Time and the Rani and An Unearthly Child: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
A Short History of Tea: Article by Leslie McMurtry
First Contact: Article by Lori Jansen
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Dan McDaid
When Geeks Collide: Article by Karen Dunn
You Know Your Partner is a Doctor Who Fan When...: Article by Ancelyn & Brigadier Winifred Bambera
The Waters of Marzipan: Humour by Steven Sautter
Sarah Jane Smith: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Lonely Then, Lonelier Now?: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Man from Mondas: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 5 (Winter 2009)
Contents
Old Meets New: Front cover art by Leslie McMurtry
One Fan, Two Fan, Girl Fan, Who Fan: Convention report by Leslie McMurtry
A - Z of Doctor Who: Puzzle by Elizabeth Wilches
A Tale of Two Wholigans: Article by Evan Keraminas
The Tweet Vortex: Humour by Will Forbes
Two Hearts: Article by Steven Sautter
Back2theWhoture Part 2 - Time Flight, Time and the Rani and An Unearthly Child: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
A Short History of Tea: Article by Leslie McMurtry
First Contact: Article by Lori Jansen
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Dan McDaid
When Geeks Collide: Article by Karen Dunn
You Know Your Partner is a Doctor Who Fan When...: Article by Ancelyn & Brigadier Winifred Bambera
The Waters of Marzipan: Humour by Steven Sautter
Sarah Jane Smith: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Lonely Then, Lonelier Now?: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Man from Mondas: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
14 November 2010
Back Issues - The Terrible Zodin # 4 (Autumn 2009)
Back issue TTZ4 is now back online and available for free download
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 4 (Autumn 2009)
Contents
The Empty Child: Front cover art by Adi Covino
POW Is a Technical Expression: Convention report by Steven Sautter
Ohica's Eyes: Filk by Leslie McMurtry
I Have a Scheme: Filk by Lori Jansen
The Five Doctors Crossword: Puzzles by Elizabeth Wilches
Doing Something Hush-Hush at Porton Down: Article by Steven Sautter
Love for the Doctor: Article by Adi Covino
New 2 Who: Article by Evan Keraminas
The Mighty 200: Reviews edited by Leslie McMurtry
So Long and Thanks for all the Fish: Article by Leslie McMurtry
My Top Eccleston Moments: Article by Lori Jansen
Reboot, Recycle, Reuse: Article by Will Forbes
Extreme C/U Colin Baker's Face: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Whothulu: Article by Bryy Miller
Private Lives: Column by Tony "Space Goat" Gallichan
Donna Noble: Paper doll by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Rich Morris
Genesis of the Daleks Haiku: Poetry by Steven Sautter
1900: Prose fiction by Leslie McMurtry
The Ood: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 4 (Autumn 2009)
Contents
The Empty Child: Front cover art by Adi Covino
POW Is a Technical Expression: Convention report by Steven Sautter
Ohica's Eyes: Filk by Leslie McMurtry
I Have a Scheme: Filk by Lori Jansen
The Five Doctors Crossword: Puzzles by Elizabeth Wilches
Doing Something Hush-Hush at Porton Down: Article by Steven Sautter
Love for the Doctor: Article by Adi Covino
New 2 Who: Article by Evan Keraminas
The Mighty 200: Reviews edited by Leslie McMurtry
So Long and Thanks for all the Fish: Article by Leslie McMurtry
My Top Eccleston Moments: Article by Lori Jansen
Reboot, Recycle, Reuse: Article by Will Forbes
Extreme C/U Colin Baker's Face: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Whothulu: Article by Bryy Miller
Private Lives: Column by Tony "Space Goat" Gallichan
Donna Noble: Paper doll by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Rich Morris
Genesis of the Daleks Haiku: Poetry by Steven Sautter
1900: Prose fiction by Leslie McMurtry
The Ood: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
Back Issues - The Terrible Zodin # 3 (Summer 2009)
Back issue TTZ3 is now back online and available for free download
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 3 (Summer 2009)
Contents
The Library: Front cover art by Lori Jansen
Splendid Fellow, All of the Them: Article by Jamie Beckwith
The Great Companion Debate: Article by Leslie McMurtry & Lori Jansen
Outside the Conventions and Humdrum Routine of Everyday Life: Article by Steven Sautter
Waiting for Evil to Show: Prose fiction by Karen Dunn
Big Finish's Phantom of the Opera: Interview with Barnaby Edwards & Richard Earl
Hello Kitty...: Article by Robert Beckwith
Private Lives: Column by Tony Gallichan with guest appearance from Jo!
Back2theWhoture Part 1 - Castravalva & Edge of Destruction: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
Victoria Waterfield: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Alistair Lock
Sailing to the Stars: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 3 (Summer 2009)
Contents
The Library: Front cover art by Lori Jansen
Splendid Fellow, All of the Them: Article by Jamie Beckwith
The Great Companion Debate: Article by Leslie McMurtry & Lori Jansen
Outside the Conventions and Humdrum Routine of Everyday Life: Article by Steven Sautter
Waiting for Evil to Show: Prose fiction by Karen Dunn
Big Finish's Phantom of the Opera: Interview with Barnaby Edwards & Richard Earl
Hello Kitty...: Article by Robert Beckwith
Private Lives: Column by Tony Gallichan with guest appearance from Jo!
Back2theWhoture Part 1 - Castravalva & Edge of Destruction: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
Victoria Waterfield: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
The TTZ Interview: Interview with Alistair Lock
Sailing to the Stars: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
Back Issues - The Terrible Zodin # 2 (Spring 2009)
Back issue TTZ2 is now back online and available for free download
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 2 (Spring 2009)
Contents
Gallifrey: Front cover art by Leslie McMurtry
Thoughts on Regeneration: Article by Lori Jansen
A Doctor in the House: Article by Jamie Beckwith
The Dalek Obsession with Earth: Article by Steven Sautter
What If?: Article by Will Forbes
I Coulda Been a Companion: Article by Leslie McMurtry
The TARDIS and the Tree-Huggers by Evan Keraminas
Questions from the Rift: Speculation guest edited by Paul Castle
The TTZ Interview: Interview with and artwork by Aimee Steinberger
Tenth Doctor: Paper dolls by Liz Wride
James Moran's Naughty Place: Interview with James Moran
Gallifrey One: Convention report by Lori Jansen
Dalek Bumps: Artwork by Leslie McMurtry
Old Friend: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Mickey's Lament: Filk by Lori Jansen
Let's Do It: Filk by Leslie McMurtry
Captain Jack: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Private Lives: Column by Tony Gallichan
Back2theWhoture: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
TARDIS on the Brain: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 2 (Spring 2009)
Contents
Gallifrey: Front cover art by Leslie McMurtry
Thoughts on Regeneration: Article by Lori Jansen
A Doctor in the House: Article by Jamie Beckwith
The Dalek Obsession with Earth: Article by Steven Sautter
What If?: Article by Will Forbes
I Coulda Been a Companion: Article by Leslie McMurtry
The TARDIS and the Tree-Huggers by Evan Keraminas
Questions from the Rift: Speculation guest edited by Paul Castle
The TTZ Interview: Interview with and artwork by Aimee Steinberger
Tenth Doctor: Paper dolls by Liz Wride
James Moran's Naughty Place: Interview with James Moran
Gallifrey One: Convention report by Lori Jansen
Dalek Bumps: Artwork by Leslie McMurtry
Old Friend: Article by Jamie Beckwith
Mickey's Lament: Filk by Lori Jansen
Let's Do It: Filk by Leslie McMurtry
Captain Jack: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Private Lives: Column by Tony Gallichan
Back2theWhoture: Doctor Who marathon edited by Jamie Beckwith
TARDIS on the Brain: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
Back Issues - The Terrible Zodin # 1 (Winter 2008)
Due to issues with our previous hosting site we've now moved elsewhere. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this ladies and gents.
So without further ado, I'm pleased to announce that we'll be making out back catalogue available again and if that weren't enough we're only a few weeks away from a brand new issue in December!
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 1 (Winter 2008)
Contents
45 Years of Doctor Who: Front cover art by Leslie McMurtry
TTZ Mission Statement: Editorial by Leslie McMurtry
The Tea's Getting Cold: Article by Jamie Beckwith
A Tennanty Comic: Comic strip written & illustrated by Liz Wride
Doctor Who Englyn & Limerick: Poetry by Leslie McMurtry
Dalek Cookie Party: Photos by Leslie McMurtry
The Crusade: Review by Ariann
The Not So Sinister Adaptation: Article by Jamie Beckwith
The Sea Devils: Artwork by Lori Jansen
Boding No Good Either to the Living or the Dead: Article by Leslie McMurtry
The Doctor and the Finn: Article by Johanna Ahonen
How Does A Cat Learn to Love Melon?: Prose fiction by Simon Guerrier
Proof Positive: Interview with Ben Aaronovitch
Down and Safe: Blake's 7 interlude by Tony Gallichan
Questions from the Rift: Speculation edited by Lori Jansen
As Long as Albert Didn't: Article by Leslie McMurtry
Leela: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Pimpin' the Brig: Naughtiness by Simon Guerrier
Regeneration Imminent!: Speculation edited by Leslie McMurtry
Who's In School: Article by Evan Keraminas
The Gardens of Skaro: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
So without further ado, I'm pleased to announce that we'll be making out back catalogue available again and if that weren't enough we're only a few weeks away from a brand new issue in December!
Click here to download The Terrible Zodin # 1 (Winter 2008)
Contents
45 Years of Doctor Who: Front cover art by Leslie McMurtry
TTZ Mission Statement: Editorial by Leslie McMurtry
The Tea's Getting Cold: Article by Jamie Beckwith
A Tennanty Comic: Comic strip written & illustrated by Liz Wride
Doctor Who Englyn & Limerick: Poetry by Leslie McMurtry
Dalek Cookie Party: Photos by Leslie McMurtry
The Crusade: Review by Ariann
The Not So Sinister Adaptation: Article by Jamie Beckwith
The Sea Devils: Artwork by Lori Jansen
Boding No Good Either to the Living or the Dead: Article by Leslie McMurtry
The Doctor and the Finn: Article by Johanna Ahonen
How Does A Cat Learn to Love Melon?: Prose fiction by Simon Guerrier
Proof Positive: Interview with Ben Aaronovitch
Down and Safe: Blake's 7 interlude by Tony Gallichan
Questions from the Rift: Speculation edited by Lori Jansen
As Long as Albert Didn't: Article by Leslie McMurtry
Leela: Paper dolls by Leslie McMurtry
Pimpin' the Brig: Naughtiness by Simon Guerrier
Regeneration Imminent!: Speculation edited by Leslie McMurtry
Who's In School: Article by Evan Keraminas
The Gardens of Skaro: Back cover art by Lori Jansen
02 October 2010
The Terrible Zodin # 8 (Autumn 2010)
Ladies, Gentlemen, Trees and Multiforms it is with great pleasure that I announce Issue 8 of The Terrible Zodin is now live and available for free download.
Apologies that we're 2 days behind the promised date, I won't bore you with the technical details of the problems we have but must crave your indulgence that anything past Page 73 will be prone to the occasional typo. We will in time upload a corrected version being the perfectionists that we are but now you're all terribly excited to just get on and read!
This issue is dedicated to the period between production of TV series 1990 - 2003. Whilst many call it The Wilderness Years I hope this issue proves it was anything but. Indeed I hope you're sitting comfortably because TTZ8 is a whopping Target novelization sized 104 pages!
We bring you the concluding part of our interview with Paul Cornell and have a new exclusive interview with Lance Parkin. We sing the praises of the New Adventures, debate canon, dissect the theme tune and throw ourselves in to the Timelash!
Regular columnists Tony Gallichan and Steve Sautter are on board and we're pleased to announce a new member to join their roster, the mysterious Susie Who who'll be coming from the perspective of a casual viewer rather than a hardcore fan.
I could go on and on (I've not mentioned Adric, Ianto, Drashigs, Fitz and fellow fanzines) but why not just read it yourself.
Please click below to download this issue and get ready... for the Cyberman Walk.
****EDIT****
We experienced some technical difficulties. People seem to be able to access if they right click to download so please try that rather than trying to read in browser. Thank you all for your patience.
The Terrible Zodin # 8
Apologies that we're 2 days behind the promised date, I won't bore you with the technical details of the problems we have but must crave your indulgence that anything past Page 73 will be prone to the occasional typo. We will in time upload a corrected version being the perfectionists that we are but now you're all terribly excited to just get on and read!
This issue is dedicated to the period between production of TV series 1990 - 2003. Whilst many call it The Wilderness Years I hope this issue proves it was anything but. Indeed I hope you're sitting comfortably because TTZ8 is a whopping Target novelization sized 104 pages!
We bring you the concluding part of our interview with Paul Cornell and have a new exclusive interview with Lance Parkin. We sing the praises of the New Adventures, debate canon, dissect the theme tune and throw ourselves in to the Timelash!
Regular columnists Tony Gallichan and Steve Sautter are on board and we're pleased to announce a new member to join their roster, the mysterious Susie Who who'll be coming from the perspective of a casual viewer rather than a hardcore fan.
I could go on and on (I've not mentioned Adric, Ianto, Drashigs, Fitz and fellow fanzines) but why not just read it yourself.
Please click below to download this issue and get ready... for the Cyberman Walk.
****EDIT****
We experienced some technical difficulties. People seem to be able to access if they right click to download so please try that rather than trying to read in browser. Thank you all for your patience.
The Terrible Zodin # 8
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