Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing #1 gets REVIEWED!! (Edited!)

So mine and Alex’s little Doctor Who fan comic has been live online for a full 10 days now.

During that time we’ve manage to wrack up over 300 reads! Not bad for a little self published fan comic!

We’re hoping that that figure will only get larger and larger as two comic podcast shows from the States each feature a review of Issue 1!

First up the fab guys at The Comic Cabal Cast had me in tears with their review! They are so freaking funny, and such lovely things were said about the comic:

“It is on par with, or better than 90% of Doctor Who comics I’ve read!”

Everyone should totally check it out, along with the rest of the podcast!
http://www.comiccabal.com/ (1:00:15, episode 81)

Then I got word that the awesome The Two-Headed Nerd Comicast had given us a glowing review also:

“Really well written, the art is gorgeous”

These guys are great reviewers, check out the podcast and the review! http://twoheadednerd.com/2013/01/20/thn-99-so-potent-itll-get-you-pregnant/ (00:32:50, episode 99)

**EDITED**

Today Burnt Wieners shared their review of Impossible Crossing, and what a review! These guys are awesome, and really went all out chatting and discussing our first issue!

“The art is really sweet and lovely... Great shading and colour blending, it's quite charming... I thought they nailed the feel of the show”

I'm grinning from ear to ear after listening to this, everyone needs to hear it too!
http://www.burntweiners.com/2013/01/21/burnt-weiners-episode-144-doctor-who-deadhorse-batman/
(00:17:30, episode 144)

I'd like to thank the podcasters from across the pond for their brilliantly enthusiastic and wonderfully touching reviews! Thanks for helping to spread the word!! You all ROCK!!
If any other reviewers or Doctor Who fans would like to tell us what you thought of our comic then please don't hesitate to drop me an email (sara-dunkerton@hotmail.com) or tweet me (@saradunkerton) Thanks!! :D

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So if you've totally missed all the news on this blog and want to see what the fuss is all about, or you just want to read it again, give Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing a look for yourself! 

It’s totally free and completely non-profit, and if you like it then please tell people about it!!!

Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing, Issue 1 LAUNCHING TODAY!!!

The time that hopefully a few of you have been long awaiting has finally come!

After weeks, months of steady work you have followed my progress in creating this comic through snippets and previews, well now Alex and I are proud to present you with the final finished article!

For your viewing pleasure Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing. Issue one!

Enjoy!

A New Year and a FINISHED COMIC!!!

Happy 2013 Everyone!!

I'm making this first post of the new year a double whammy, because as of yesterday I had finished colouring the final page of Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing!

That's right, the first issue is complete!! All the remains to be done is fix up a cover (which is what I'm doing as I type!) and then get it out there for all of you to finally read!

There are two more panels which I gave you sneak peeks of at the penciled and inked stages, so here are those remaining panels in colour - Page 20, panel 1 and page 21, panel 3

Watch this space, as the next Impossible Crossing post will be the launch of this first issue! I hope you are all as excited as I am! 

A very Merry Christmas to you all!

Afternoon Whovians!

Hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas! 

I'm currently blogging to you from my family home in Somerset, still with a bellyful of fantastic food!

So while letting my turkey sarnies from lunch go down I'm going to get stuck into finishing the colours for page 19 of Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing! 

Only 3 pages to colour while I'm here in the homelands, and then full issue is on target to be released early in the New Year!

For now though here is a look at the colours for a panel depicting the wonderful 8th Doctor, as previously seen in the pencilled and inked stages.

Wishing you all the very best for 2013! :D

"I'm not really meant to be down here, see?"

Morning Who fans!

This week I'll update you with the final colours for a rather small panel that I'm quite fond of.

Panel 3, page 13 (as seen during the inked and penciled stage here) may not look all the special on it's own but I'm a huge fan of Harriet, and I feel this panel especially caught her sheepish charm when she's found out of bounds in the Cargo Bay.

Hopefully when you all come to read the 1st issue, you'll all love Harriet as much as I do!

The Grand Staircase - Doctor Who: Impossible Crossing

Progress with colouring Impossible Crossing issue 1 is coming along nicely! I just yesterday finished page 14, and today am currently working on page 15! 

Once completed that'll leave only 7 pages left to colour!

So who wants to get a peek at some of these coloured panels then?

As I've shown you the pencils and the inks for possibly one of my favourite panels in the comic, I'll show you the colours for it too!

I give you the Grand Staircase on board Titanic! 

Doctor Who: Impossible Crossing colour progress!!

Hey there Whovians!

The colours for Impossible Crossing are steaming along nicely, I'm already over half way with only 10 pages left to colour! 

Last week I managed to colour 3 pages in 2 days, and today I seem to be matching that pace having already finished colouring page 12 and making headway on page 13!

So I thought it was high time I shared some colours with you all, here is panel 1 from page 6 (as seen during the pencil and inked stage here) in all it's technicolour glory!

On Deck - Impossible Crossing peek.

Hey Who fans!!

I'm well underway with colouring! As it stands I've currently just finished colouring page 10, and I'm well on my way to starting page 11 once I've finished this blog!

For now though here is a panel from page 21 that I'm rather proud of! The Doctor and Harriet looking over the bow of the Titanic.

In related news, Geek Syndicate have launched their Autumn magazine with mine and Alex's Impossible Crossing interview!

If you didn't catch the link in my previous Who blog then check out the whole mag right here!

Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing UPDATE!

Morning Whovians!

I have some very exciting news for you! 

Last week marked the completion of all the pencils and inks for all pages of the first issue! And this week I completed all the lettering also!

So from now until Christmas I will be busy colouring everything ready for a lunch in the New Year, and a kick start of a year long celebration of 50 years of Doctor Who!

For now though, I'm going to share a rather special panel from page 20.

What's so special about this panel, you're wondering right? Well it's based on a rather famous photograph taken by Frank Browne on Titanic's Promenade deck. First-class passenger Frederick Spedden observes his son, Robert Douglas, spinning a top while other passengers look on. And strolling right through the background of this scene is the Doctor and Harriet!

Here's the actual photograph:

This is just one of the many little hints and nods to real life events that Alex and I have added into Impossible Crossing!

Geek Syndicate's Autumn of Indie: Impossible Crossing Creator Interview!!

In related news Alex and I were interviewed by Geek Syndicate's Luke Halsall for their Autumn of Indie! Read about how we got into comics and Doctor Who, and learn more about the research we had to do to capture Titanic and the Doctors! 

"Well, shall we?" - Impossible Crossing Sneak Peek!

Hey there Whovians!

This week saw Page 20 drawn and inked, which means that there are only 2 more pages to go!!

This'll be the longest comic I've done to date, and I'm probably as excited as you lot to see it all finally put together! And this is only issue one!!

Alex Beedie (the writer) and I are still in discussion as to wether to get a black and white version out to you early, or to wait for the whole issue to be coloured... 

I for one know I'm impatient for our story to be read! However a full colour first issue could be ready for the Doctor Who Christmas Special! 

How d'you all feel about that? :)

To help you decide here's a sneaky peek of Page 15, Panel 2!

I've also ventured out into the realm of Tumblr!!

If you're also on Tumblr, and would like to keep track of my work and other bits and pieces, then please give my Tumblog a look, like and follow: http://saradunkerton.tumblr.com

Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing - Sneak Peek

Morning all!

To update you all on the progress of the first full issue of Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing, today I'll be working on the pencils and inks for page 19! 

Which'll leave only 3 pages (and the cover) left to draw before lettering!!

Alex Beedie (the writer) and I are in discussion as to wether we should push the release forward, but in doing so majority of the issue will be in black and white. As it stands at the moment only the 1st 5 pages we released in April as the Prologue are in colour, however the option is always there to go back and colour the rest of the issue at a later date. 

We're just very eager to tell our story! And I hope from these sneak peeks you're all as eager to read it!

Here's another snippet to look at from page 13, panel 3.

Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing - sneak peek!

Hey there Whovians!

It's time you had another sneaky peek at issue one of The Impossible Crossing and I've got a special panel to show you today, it's possibly my favourite panel out of the entire issue!
It was SO fun to draw, when you see it you'll defiantly see why!

So without further ado here is Harriet awed by the Ship of Dreams in Panel 1 of Page 8!

Have you been keeping track of all the behind the scenes character sketches and peeks at panels from issue one? No worries, you can see 'em all right here!And don't forget to check out the 1st 5 pages of issue one in the Prologue, even if you've seen it already read it again!
On a related topic, I've a bit of news! Alex Beedie, the writer of the Impossible Crossing has started a Film Review blog! There you'll not only be able to read weekly reviews on a variety of film and TV genres, but you will also find links to where you can read more of his written work online!So if you enjoyed Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing Prologue, then give this a read and a follow on awordonfilm.blogspot.co.uk 

Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing - Issue 1 sneak peek!!

Hey there Whovians!!

Progress with Issue one of Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing is steaming along!
I've 8 pages left to pencil and ink, then I'll be lettering and colouring all 17 pages (the 1st 5 pages of course are the Prologue that's already been uploaded!)

So anyway, I thought it was high time you all had a sneaky peek at something new and what a better place to start than Panel 1 of Page 6!

From now on I'll be showing you a few behind the scenes snippets from the actual issue, so stay tuned for another sneak peek!

If you want to see the 5 pages that proceed this sneak peek, then don't forget their up and available to read right here in the Prologue:

Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing UPDATE

Hello Whovians!!

I apologise, it's been a whilst since you all had an Impossible Crossing update and a sneaky peek at some behind the scenes art!
You've been introduced to the Harriet, Howard and the rest of the Daniels family, and of course the Doctors you all know already. So today I'll let you have a gander at some studies for additional background characters that'll feature in the comic.

Most of theses studies are of members of the Titanic's crew, and of course the uniforms and insignia have been throughly researched, however there are a couple of additional passengers also! Some of the characters here are based on people who were actually present on the Titanic, we've done our homework to ensure that there is a bit of historical accuracy amidst all the Timey-Wimey!!

Also each character's likeness is based on an actor/actress, but I won't tell you who. You'll have to guess! :)

As far as progress of the 1st issue goes I'm just over half way with the pencils and inks! 10 pages to go before I start lettering and colouring!

But although the finished thing is a little way off yet, don't worry I'll soon start revealing a few odd panels to keep you all excited!
Ooooo also I've also got a bit of news!! Geek Syndicate's Luke Halstall was lovely enough to give a little review of the 5 page Prologue, that launched back in April. You can find Luke's article here

Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing - The Daniels Family

Hey there Who fans and Impossible Crossing readers!!

I thought it was about time you all had a progress update and a bit more art to keep your appetites wet! 

Progress with the remaining 17 pages of issue one (following directly from the 5 page prologue) is going well! Though I've been working on pages in a bit of an odd order.. I drew page 6, panel 1 then skipped ahead to page 8! Though I blame Alex for this as he wrote in what promised to be a challenging yet beautifully intricate panel to draw on page 8 that I just couldn't wait for!!

(If you follow me on Twitter you'll have seen a sneaky WIP peek, if not here you go!)

However now pages 6 and 8 are completely drawn and inked, ready for colour, I'll be moving on chronologically to page 7 next.

For now though here're some character studies and colour concepts for the remaining members of the Daniels family!

If you need a little reminding about who  the Daniels family is, then heres a quick re-cap.

Travelling 2nd class on the Titanic is Harriet Daniels, and adventurous and quick witted girl who befriends the Doctor for the duration of this story. she is travelling with her father, Howard Daniels, who finds in the Doctor an understanding and mutual respect, Thought the Doctor know he's more important than he knows!

Along with Harriet and Howard are Harriet's mother, Ellen, and younger siblings, Charlotte, Theodore and Evelyn. 

 

Ellen Daniels is your typical middle class lady from 1912. She's mostly concerned about her eldest daughter's reckless and inappropriate behaviour. Harriet, being nearly of age for a girl of this era, doesn't concern herself with thoughts of the future, but Ellen is all to aware of what is to be expected of her daughter if she is to thrive in society. And that doesn't include running around freely aboard Titanic!

Charlotte Daniels, although 3 years younger than Harriet, is much more cautious and aware of the proper etiquette for a girl of 1912. She is most certainly her mother's daughter and doesn't at all share Harriet's adventurous spirit, preferring to turn a blind eye and do as she's told.



 

With Theodore (7 years old) and Evelyn (2-3 years old) you have a solid family unit, typical of the Edwardian era, and our main characters in Impossible Crossing!

Howard Daniels

Wow, can't quite believe that the Impossible Crossing Prologue has been up for a month now!

You can be sure I was spreading the word of this fan comic further at Bristol Expo, but now that all the festivities of the weekend are over, I think you are all due some character studies!

Let me introduce you to Harriet's father, Howard Daniels!

Howard is travelling Second Class with the rest of his family on Titanic. He has resigned to the fact that his eldest daughter, Harriet, is somewhat of a free spirit and endures her adventuring mind. It is through her adventures on Titanic that he meets the Doctor and between them sparks a mutual respect. 

The Doctor realises that Howard is more important that he could ever know!

Currently on the progress of issue 1, I have competed all thumbnails for the remaining pages and am ready to start drawing!! But to tie you over until I can show you some sneak peek panels, you'll meet the remaining 4 members of the Daniels family next.

Remember, if you STILL haven't read the prologue or you want to read it again, you can do so right here:

Please feel free to comment and share with anyone and everyone!!!

The Doctor's Companion

The 5 page prologue for Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing has been live for two weeks now!

I'm rather chuffed that since the launch on the 14th it's been getting a steady stream of hits, so thank you everyone who has had a read, or shared the link! You're awesome!

I've a little treat for you now, a bit of behind the scenes sketches and a sneaky peek at the additional cast of the comic!

Let me introduce you to Harriet!

Harriet is a headstrong and adventurous 14 year old girl from 1912. She's intelligent, sharp and doesn't care to be restricted by the proper etiquette for a young lady of her age. She and her family are travelling in second class on the Titanic. 

While exploring the ship Harriet runs across an odd man wearing a green frock coat, they instantly strike a friendship, and for this story Harriet becomes the Doctor's companion!

You'll meet the rest of Harriet's family soon!

If anyone hasn't yet read the Impossible Crossing prologue you can do so right here: 

Please feel free to comment and share! :)

Doctor Who: The Impossible Crossing, Prologue LAUNCHING TODAY!!!

At 11.40 pm 100 years ago today the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg. Finally at 2.20 am she broke into two and sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic with thousands of people still on board.

1517 lives were lost on a ship claimed by many to be unsinkable.

85 years later and the Doctor attends the opening night of Titanic: The Musical.

But what if history has changed? What if Titanic sailed right past the iceberg and made it to New York?

Maritime law may never have been re-written. Titanic herself could have served in the FirstWorld War. John Jacob Astor, co-founder of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, would have returned home safely and may never have allowed his hotel to move from its original location; on the corner of Fifth and Thirty-Fourth, where the Empire State Building sits proudly today.

This is New York 1997, and this is where our story begins.

http://issuu.com/doctorwhoimpossiblecrossing/docs/prologue

This 5 page comic is a Prologue to the first of 5 issues of an original Doctor Who story. They are non-profit and purely fan fiction and are not endorsed in any way by the BBC, IDW Comics or Doctor Who Magazine (unfortunately).

The first complete issue will be coming soon, but in the meantime I shall continue to post updates, conceptual sketches and sneak peek panels right here for your enjoyment!

So if you enjoyed this, then please stay tuned!

If you missed all the sneaky peeks and behind the scenes goodies leading up to this release then you can catch up right here!

The Doctor and TARDIS designs © BBC 1963, 2005.

Dialogue fonts courtesy of Blambot.com. Story and artwork © Alexander Beedie and Sara Dunkerton 2012. These pages are free to be viewed and shared but cannot be used, replicated or reproduced without permission of the creators.

Thank you!!

5th Doctor badge!

Hey there Whovians!

I said I had more for you lot on the Who-badge front!

So in light of it being Peter Davison's birthday today, I'll share with you my favourite Doctor's signature cricket hat and celery!

Happy Birthday to the 5th Doctor!! :D

Again this was made with Super Sculpey clay, using the same methods as with the 4th Doctor badge.

And as before painted with your bog standard acrylics (though this time I had to do a few extra coats of the white/cream colour to cover up the Sculpey pink!) and then varnished.

Yay for crickety-cricket stuff and decorative vegetables!! I shall wear this badge on my coat with pride!

I've made one more badge of Alex's favourite Doctor, he couldn't be left out. So once that one is painted to perfection, I'll post pics!

On a related note.....

DOCTOR WHO: THE IMPOSSIBLE CROSSING IS LAUNCHING TOMORROW!!!

Saturday the 14th April marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, but it also marks the launch of mine and Alex's fan made Doctor Who webcomic!

Tomorrow we will be launching the first 5 page Prologue to our 5 issue story which (as you might have guessed by the date we have chosen) has strong connections to the Titanic!

So, I'll see you back here tomorrow for the unveiling! :D