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evamadera1's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoy these comics even though they never do anything groundbreaking. They feel like alternate ways of telling typical Doctor Who stories which I always tend to enjoy. (I also read several of them in quick succession. Thus, no individual reviews for each of these.
murderousscottishgremlin's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
librarydanielle's review
5.0
I loved, loved, loved, Gabby as a companion. I wish that they had give with her in the show rather than Clara (yes I know I'm jumping Doctors). Gabby had more depth and personality and I found her so much more interesting.
Gabby meets The Doctor when he is investigating a psychic terror plaguing her neighborhood. As a good companion Gabby helps the Doctor figure out what is going on and Dave Earth. And, again of course, he takes her to see wonders.
They did a perfect 10 on this GN. He's a bit loopy and weird and totally fun. In the second episode he gets distracted by math and almost misses what's going on, only to have a light bulb moment and rush in.
The colors were vibrant and the art fit the iconic Doctor. I particularly loved the sketches and letter that Gabby wrote interjected in between the two episodes.
Gabby meets The Doctor when he is investigating a psychic terror plaguing her neighborhood. As a good companion Gabby helps the Doctor figure out what is going on and Dave Earth. And, again of course, he takes her to see wonders.
They did a perfect 10 on this GN. He's a bit loopy and weird and totally fun. In the second episode he gets distracted by math and almost misses what's going on, only to have a light bulb moment and rush in.
The colors were vibrant and the art fit the iconic Doctor. I particularly loved the sketches and letter that Gabby wrote interjected in between the two episodes.
marinaluna's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
verumsolum's review against another edition
3.0
A tale of two...halves. I really enjoyed the first half of this volume. The second was... difficult to follow and there were issues with legibility (perhaps because my screen is smaller than the original page size, at least in part)
jwood112's review
4.0
Top Tip: This series is available on Hoopla through many library systems in the US for free.
I have never read a Doctor Who graphic novel before this series. I started with the Tenth Doctor because he is my favourite. Not because it is David Tennant (although, he is a brilliant actor and I watch many a show or movie because he is in them) but the Tenth Doctor has this beautiful mix of darkness and simple joyfulness. He shows it is okay to be happy, even in the darkest times. I always felt I related most to this incarnation of the Doctor. Anyway, enough about why I love the Tenth Doctor and on to the review.
I felt the Tenth Doctor was not exactly characterised in this graphic novel; but, I think the author did that so we could get to know the new companion rather intimately. Gabby is a good addition to the Tenth Doctor's storyline. Her addition to the story, as well as the beautiful artwork (without sexualisation of the female characters), really makes this a graphic novel more accessible to women readers. (Not saying we don't read comics because of a lack of representation, merely there is a lack of representation and that glaring gap in graphic novel characters is not seen in this series.)
As an introduction to BBC graphic novels, I enjoyed this collection. I look forward to completing the Tenth Doctor adventures and meeting the Eleventh Doctor in graphic novel form.
I have never read a Doctor Who graphic novel before this series. I started with the Tenth Doctor because he is my favourite. Not because it is David Tennant (although, he is a brilliant actor and I watch many a show or movie because he is in them) but the Tenth Doctor has this beautiful mix of darkness and simple joyfulness. He shows it is okay to be happy, even in the darkest times. I always felt I related most to this incarnation of the Doctor. Anyway, enough about why I love the Tenth Doctor and on to the review.
I felt the Tenth Doctor was not exactly characterised in this graphic novel; but, I think the author did that so we could get to know the new companion rather intimately. Gabby is a good addition to the Tenth Doctor's storyline. Her addition to the story, as well as the beautiful artwork (without sexualisation of the female characters), really makes this a graphic novel more accessible to women readers. (Not saying we don't read comics because of a lack of representation, merely there is a lack of representation and that glaring gap in graphic novel characters is not seen in this series.)
As an introduction to BBC graphic novels, I enjoyed this collection. I look forward to completing the Tenth Doctor adventures and meeting the Eleventh Doctor in graphic novel form.
galy's review against another edition
4.0
A very entertaining story about the Doctor and a new companion.
Beautiful drawings in her sketch book! I love the art of this comic.
I'm going to search for more comics about this story.
Beautiful drawings in her sketch book! I love the art of this comic.
I'm going to search for more comics about this story.
lauracollins096's review
2.0
Really didn't enjoy this. The art was a bit meh and the Doctor just didn't feel like 10 at all and the story was weak. Probably would have made a good episode but wasn't great to read.
daringreader13's review
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
After finishing all of Ten's episodes I wanted more so I definitely got more. Don't know how I feel about Gabby but still.
After finishing all of Ten's episodes I wanted more so I definitely got more. Don't know how I feel about Gabby but still.