10 Doctor Who Comic Book Characters Who Should Appear In The Show

An agent of the Time Lords from deep within the Gallifreyan Matrix, Shayde was an unlikely ally to several incarnations of the Doctor throughout the Doctor Who Magazine comic strips. This goldfish bowl-headed construct could shapeshift into other characters and even merge with them.

Created as a Time Sentinel to observe the universe by the Time Lords, Shayde first crossed paths with the Fifth Doctor and saved him from various assassination attempts by the Rovies, the Elysians, and the renegade Time Lord Overseer Luther. Shayde even took the Doctor's place, faking a regeneration so the real Doctor could escape from the evil Time Lord's clutches.

Battling against the sentient Gallifreyan weapon known as 'The Pariah', the fake Shayde-Doctor (resembling Big Finish and Doctor Who voice actor Nick Briggs) sacrificed himself to save the Doctor's companions. Reverting back to its original form, Shayde's bowl-head was shattered.

In order to save Shayde, companion Fey temporarily merged with it, becoming 'Feyde'. Now sharing a split-consciousness à la DC's Firestorm, Feyde continued having adventures with the Doctor. The character was last seen working with the Twelfth and War Doctors in DWM's Clockwise War, where Fey and Shayde were separated once more and the character died.

Shayde was referenced in the TV series in 2007's Human Nature/The Family of Blood, appearing as an illustration in John Smith's Journal of Impossible Things. With its distinct look, consistent appearances, and unique abilities, an adventure with Shayde in the show would be welcome for comic fans and Whovians alike.

Galactic Rating: Best not to be in two minds about this one.