William Hartnell - Dr Who

So as some of you may be aware I have drawn a Dr Who comic. The reason I wanted to do it was because it featured the very first of the Doctor's many incarnation , as embodied by William Hartnell. I'm a big fan of Hartnell. The character of Dr Who was not necessarily heroic in those early days and Hartnell brought a deal of sophistication, mischievousness and darkness that I think marked the show out as something interesting and compelling. To some extent no actor who has followed him in the roll has been quite so layered and mysterious. I see that the BBC are making a 90 minute dramatisation of the creation of the Dr Who TV show back in the early 60s. Hartnell will be played by David Bradley, who is probably the best choice possible. I can't wait.

Doctor Who

When I picked this theme I thought of all the odd
aliens and monsters I could draw
and how I would pick just ONE of those!!

Then I looked at google and saw Mr. William Hartnell in his smug pose
and realized who I had to sketch.
I did not grow up with this, the original renegade ornery mad
scientist of a doctor, but once I saw the episodes (originally aired
in 1963-66) I knew he was ultimately my favorite despite how
much we all love Tom Baker and the current version.

Love his farewell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce7LS0kB780&feature=related