From the Daleks and their first appearances in 1963 to the
reinvention of the Cybermen during the David Tennant years, this guide by BBC
Books is not quite a definitive guide to the aliens and baddies of the Doctor
Who Universe. But it’s pretty darn close. Every Doctor is covered in this
guide, except for the 8th Doctor. Why they didn’t focus on the Master’s appearance in the
Paul McGann TV movie is beyond me, but it wouldn’t made this book all so much
more encompassing. There’s no Matt Smith stuff either, but this was published
before he came on the scene.
Each entry includes a small plot synopsis of the episode(s) in
which the creature appears, description of the being’s race and demeanor and
even technical points on how the FX and makeup wizards of Doctor Who created
the characters for the long running show.
There is a companion volume called Monster and Villains. I hope to
one day get my hands on that one. Maybe I’ll get my wish and McGann’s Doctor
will be covered in that guide.
Rating: 9 out of 10
Wibbly Wobbly Timey Whimey rating: 6 out of 10 stars.
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