The First Doctor: Genesis of the Time Lord (William Hartnell, 1963-1966)
is the definitive exploration of how an enigmatic old man with fierce eyes and a stolen police box became one of the most enduring icons in television history. Long before sonic screwdrivers, regeneration cycles, and universe-saving bravado, the First Doctor laid the philosophical, emotional, and moral foundation for every incarnation to follow.
This book takes readers deep into the atmospheric early years of
Doctor Who
, when stories were stranger, darker, and more experimental. Through detailed analysis of key episodes, character dynamics, and the evolution of Time Lord ethics, it reveals how Hartnell's portrayal shaped the Doctor's identity: a wanderer in the fourth dimension learning-sometimes reluctantly-to become a hero.
From his confrontations with the Daleks to the heartbreaking farewell of Susan, from historical dilemmas to the groundbreaking arrival of regeneration, this volume uncovers the origins of the myth. It also examines his legacy across multi-Doctor specials like
The Three Doctors
,
The Five Doctors
, and
Twice Upon a Time
, showing how the First Doctor remains the compass point of the entire franchise.
A must-have for fans, collectors, writers, and anyone who wants to understand where the legend truly began.