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FIFTY YEARS OF WHO? DOCTOR WHO, THAT’S WHO!

November 23rd marked the 50th anniversary of the debut of Doctor Who on the BBC! We join the celebration of this pop culture phenomenon with an exclusive photo gallery of Whovian goings-on at Comic-Con 2013!

On November 23, 1963 a family-oriented educational program debuted on the BBC. The focus of the new show was science fiction and time travel and featured a title character by the name of Doctor Who.

Fifty years later, the good Doctor has survived through 11 incarnations (get ready to meet Doctor #12!) and more than prospered, becoming a worldwide sci-fi phenomenon on his trip through time and space. Beyond the TV show, Doctor Who is a fan favorite in comics, books, DVDs and Blu-rays, toys, action figures, clothing, and more merchandise way too numerous to mention. [Cont. below]

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A contingent of TARDIS and Doctor Who themed cosplayers at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Jody Cortes © 2013 SDCC
A contingent of TARDIS and Doctor Who themed cosplayers at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Jody Cortes © 2013 SDCC
A fan with an amazing TARDIS hat in the Hall H audience during the Doctor Who panel. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
A fan with an amazing TARDIS hat in the Hall H audience during the Doctor Who panel. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
So this TARDIS walks up to the question microphone ... Photo by Tina Gill © 2013 SDCC
So this TARDIS walks up to the question microphone … Photo by Tina Gill © 2013 SDCC
A contingent of TARDIS and Doctor Who themed cosplayers at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Jody Cortes © 2013 SDCC
A contingent of TARDIS and Doctor Who themed cosplayers at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Jody Cortes © 2013 SDCC
An award-winning costume onstage at the Comic-Con 2013 Masquerade. Femme Doctor was worn by Hannah Black, designed and made by Hannah Black; Parasol and Ascot painted by Jarrnell Williams. Winner of the David C. Copley Prize for the Most Innovative Costume and the Century Guild prize. Photo by Daniel Sakow © 2013 SDCC
An award-winning costume onstage at the Comic-Con 2013 Masquerade. Femme Doctor was worn by Hannah Black, designed and made by Hannah Black; Parasol and Ascot painted by Jarrnell Williams. Winner of the David C. Copley Prize for the Most Innovative Costume and the Century Guild prize. Photo by Daniel Sakow © 2013 SDCC

We’re going to hop into our very own TARDIS and take a short trip back to Hall H on Sunday, July 21, so we can share with you exclusive photos of Matt Smith’s final Comic-Con appearance as the eleventh Doctor at the Doctor Who panel, including some never before seen behind the scenes shots, and a trio of great costume photos from the show. All photos are by our official Comic-Con photographers.

Happy birthday Doctor Who! We know if we were able to travel in time 50 years into the future, we’d find you still as popular as ever on your 100th birthday!

Matt Smith knows how to make an entrance! Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
Matt Smith knows how to make an entrance! Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman on stage during the panel. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman on stage during the panel. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
Backstage at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con on July 21, 2013. Left to right: Mark Gatiss, David Bradley, William Hartnell, Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Marcus Wilson, Steven Moffat. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
Backstage at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con on July 21, 2013. Left to right: Mark Gatiss, David Bradley, William Hartnell, Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Marcus Wilson, Steven Moffat. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
TV talk show host – and Doctor Who fan – Craig Ferguson moderated the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
TV talk show host – and Doctor Who fan – Craig Ferguson moderated the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
Jenna Coleman takes the stage at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
Jenna Coleman takes the stage at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
David Bradley and Matt Smith backstage at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
David Bradley and Matt Smith backstage at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
David Bradley, Jenna Coleman and Matt Smith backstage at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
David Bradley, Jenna Coleman and Matt Smith backstage at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con 2013. Photo by Albert L. Ortega © 2013 SDCC
Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman along with executive producer Steven Moffat on the panel. Photo by Jody Cortes © 2013 SDCC
Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman along with executive producer Steven Moffat on the panel. Photo by Jody Cortes © 2013 SDCC