The Doctor and his two grandchildren, John and Gillian, are on a quest to rescue the children of Hamlin from the Pied Piper. A seemingly magical being who has trapped everyone within a magical realm, and it’s up to the Doctor to outsmart him with science and his bag full of modern equipment.

This was cute. I haven’t looked into the old tv comics much, but each time I have they’ve been delightful. Doctor Who’s spin off media seems more willing to skirt the line between science fiction and fantasy, which I appreciate.

I also like what I’ve seen of John and Gillian. I find it ironic that some people will bend over backwards trying to make the Fugitive Doctor a pre-Hartnell incarnation despite the obvious potholes surrounding that theory, yet absolutely refuse to acknowledge the Doctor’s other grandchildren as canon. I mean come on, it’s not like their existence is any less plausible than the Timeless Child arc.

Anyways, minor quibbles about continuity aside, the Pied Piper does come back during an episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures that explains his powers. Where’s he’s played by Bradely Walsh, who would later go on to play the Doctor’s companion Gram as well.

See, everything comes full circle.