Doctor Who Classics Series 2 #13
In "The Moderator Parts 2 and 3," the Doctor and Jo find themselves caught in a tense labor conflict on a mining planet, where the stakes rise when they’re brought before the ruthless company owner, Dogbolter. With time running out and a deadly new threat on their trail, the Doctor must outwit Dogbolter’s hired enforcer—the mysterious Moderator—just as he returns Jo to her own time. Written by Steve Parkhouse and brought to life by Steve Dillon’s dynamic art, this gripping installment of the Doctor Who Classics Series 2 delivers high-stakes adventure and emotional weight, with Robert Hack’s striking cover capturing the tension of the moment.
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The Doctor and Gus find themselves in the midst of a labor dispute on a mining planet. When they are taken before the owner of the mining company, Dogbolter, the Doctor reveals that they are time travelers to save Gus's life. The Doctor refuses Dogbolter's offer to buy the TARDIS just before he and Gus escape. Dogbolter then hires the Moderator to track down the TARDIS. He succeeds just as the Doctor returns Gus to his home world and native time. Gus dies in the ensuing shootout, and the Doctor drops the wounded Moderator off in a hospital.
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