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just_fighting_censorship's review
3.0
Okay so this could have been so much better! The first story, “The Hypothetical Gentleman” felt completely unfinished* and the second story, “The Doctor and The Nurse” was just meh, it went for the comical route over the science fiction awesome adventure route. Both stories suffered from some pretty terrible artwork.
The first story was turning out to be amazingly awesome and then it ended VERY abruptly with no resolution whatsoever. It was like the writer didn’t know where they were going, got lost, and just gave up.
The second story was very cartoonish in both plot and appearance, it didn’t really work for me, something was missing it just came off like cheesy fanfiction.
*2/18/14
The "Hypothetical Gentleman storyline is completely ignored in the second volume and then randomly returns in [b:Doctor Who Series 3 Volume 3: Sky Jacks|18128207|Doctor Who Series 3 Volume 3 Sky Jacks|Andy Diggle|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1385993969s/18128207.jpg|25462433]
The first story was turning out to be amazingly awesome and then it ended VERY abruptly with no resolution whatsoever. It was like the writer didn’t know where they were going, got lost, and just gave up.
The second story was very cartoonish in both plot and appearance, it didn’t really work for me, something was missing it just came off like cheesy fanfiction.
*2/18/14
The "Hypothetical Gentleman storyline is completely ignored in the second volume and then randomly returns in [b:Doctor Who Series 3 Volume 3: Sky Jacks|18128207|Doctor Who Series 3 Volume 3 Sky Jacks|Andy Diggle|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1385993969s/18128207.jpg|25462433]
shanbear16's review
4.0
Cute stories. I liked the artwork for the first story a lot better (also liked the story a lot more too). The second story was ok, but a bit too cutesy for me.
rosepetals1984's review
3.0
Quick review for a quick read. I almost forgot that I had this graphic novel as an ARC, but this is a series of two stories centered within the Dr. Who universe. The art ranges from highly detailed and life-like based on the respective incarnation of the 11th Doctor to more animated and lighthearted to suit the mood of the storyline. I think the vast variations in art styles threw me slightly as I was reading through it, but it still held my attention. I liked both storylines overall, with a slight preference for the very first story since it was more cohesive and intriguing. The 11th Doctor is traveling with Rory and Amy when they come across a peculiar series of events that involve people being frozen in time. It turns out to be the work of a dangerous being called the Hypothetical Gentleman, who uses an apparatus to appear and tries to maintain his existence by stealing time from those he touches. It was a cool read and I loved the concept of it. The second story is more lighthearted, having Amy encourage the 11th doctor and Rory to spend more time together using the Tardis. It goes as well as one might expect, having the Doctor and Rory on a series of random misadventures, while Amy ends up on a serious mission of her own in dealing with a plot involving the Silence.
Overall, it was a decent, engrossing read worth the half an hour or so it took for me to read it. I would definitely love to read more in this respective compilation/series.
Overall score: 3/5 stars.
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher IDW Publishing.
Overall, it was a decent, engrossing read worth the half an hour or so it took for me to read it. I would definitely love to read more in this respective compilation/series.
Overall score: 3/5 stars.
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher IDW Publishing.
tea_rex_love's review
2.0
If I'm not a fan of the artwork, there's not much of a chance that I'll like the graphic novel, either. Part one, "The Hypothetical Gentleman," had illustrations that were very washed-out and bland. It looked a bit like what would happen if I made a picture using pen and watercolors and then left it out in the rain. Needless to say, I was unimpressed. The story was decent, but ended on a cliffhanger that I don't think will be addressed in another issue.
Part two, "The Doctor And The Nurse" featured artwork that did have more detail, but the characters ended up not looking anything like themselves. While reading it I felt disconnected from the characters because I hardly recognized them. The story itself was mildly entertaining, but not enough to make up for everything else.
Part two, "The Doctor And The Nurse" featured artwork that did have more detail, but the characters ended up not looking anything like themselves. While reading it I felt disconnected from the characters because I hardly recognized them. The story itself was mildly entertaining, but not enough to make up for everything else.
angelicagmoyer's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
1.5
cornucopiaofbooks's review
4.0
Best Bits: I am a total Whovian, aka I love Doctor Who. So, when I had the chance to read a comic featuring the newest doctor and his companions I was super excited. I really enjoyed getting to see two different artists and two different stories. It gave each one a fresh feel, and just like each episode is written by various people, this felt like each illustrator was getting their chance to put their spin on this amazing series. The first story, Winter's Dawn, ends with a big of a cliffhanger, so I'm hoping that it will be resolved during a follow-up comic. The second takes place during the London Beer Flood (this really happened). What I loved about both is that they feel like they could be episodes that never made it to production. I can just imagine how they would be acted, scene transitions, and can almost imagine the character's voices in my head. Plus, I love Rory. I know that I'm going to enjoy any stories with him in it, especially if he's supposed to be bonding with the doctor.
Nit Picks: When I saw this on Netgalley it was marketed as a comic featuring Ten (the Tenth Doctor, portrayed by David Tennant; my favorite doctor). It was a tad confusing, but I can't hold that against the two comics here, which I found immensely entertaining. There are also some points during The Hypothetical Gentleman where the characters do lose become less recognizable, which for some may be a bit jarring. Still, if you love the Doctor, I say grab this story and prepare to be entertained.
Nit Picks: When I saw this on Netgalley it was marketed as a comic featuring Ten (the Tenth Doctor, portrayed by David Tennant; my favorite doctor). It was a tad confusing, but I can't hold that against the two comics here, which I found immensely entertaining. There are also some points during The Hypothetical Gentleman where the characters do lose become less recognizable, which for some may be a bit jarring. Still, if you love the Doctor, I say grab this story and prepare to be entertained.