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breakfastgrey's review
3.0
This was all right, I suppose. I loved the premise and the overall plot was a great idea, but the actual writing itself left me a bit cold.
mistwhisper117's review
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rebelbelle13's review
4.0
I love a good Doctor crossover story. The more Doctors that are involved, the more fun the adventure. This crossover includes Doctors 1 to 11, and a slew of favorite companions over the last 50 years. The story is that the Doctors are going about their business, saving the universe, and their companions are disappearing. It comes down to all of them to figure out what's going on and save them. Caveat here: this is so much more enjoyable if you've watched at least one arc of each Doctor, and have seen the ninth Doctor stories "Dalek" and "The Long Game". The entire story will make so much more sense, and you'll be able to enjoy the individual doctors. Here's a bit of a break down as to which companions are in which story and if it helps to have watched another episode before taking in the comic:
1 (Hartnell): Ian, Barbara and Vicki as companions. Villains the Animus and Zarbi- helps to watch "The Web Planet"
2 (Troughton): Jamie and Zoe as companions.
3 (Pertwee): Liz Shaw, Sarah Jane Smith and Brigadeer Lethbridge Stewart.
4 (T Baker): Leela and K-9 companions, features the Judoon as villains.
5 (Davison): Adric, Tegan and Nyssa as companions, features the Rutans and Sontarans. Helps to watch "The Horror of Fang Rock" beforehand.
6 (C Baker): Peri and Frobisher (comic only companion). Villains are The Master and Autons.
7 (McCoy): Ace as companion, and The Master as villain
8 (McGann): Grace as companion.
9 (Eccleston): Rose as companion.
10 (Tennant): Martha as companion. Features the Dominators and Quarks as villains. Helps to have seen Second Doctor arc "The Dominators".
11 (Smith): Clara as companion (very briefly).
Even though I think the ultimate villain is cleverly done, it's not someone I ever really liked. I did appreciate that he was given a bit of a chance at redemption, though. The art styles are beautiful, the characteristics of the individual Doctors and their personalities are well done, and it was quite enjoyable as a true Whovian. I would actually look to purchase this in the future for my personal collection.
1 (Hartnell): Ian, Barbara and Vicki as companions. Villains the Animus and Zarbi- helps to watch "The Web Planet"
2 (Troughton): Jamie and Zoe as companions.
3 (Pertwee): Liz Shaw, Sarah Jane Smith and Brigadeer Lethbridge Stewart.
4 (T Baker): Leela and K-9 companions, features the Judoon as villains.
5 (Davison): Adric, Tegan and Nyssa as companions, features the Rutans and Sontarans. Helps to watch "The Horror of Fang Rock" beforehand.
6 (C Baker): Peri and Frobisher (comic only companion). Villains are The Master and Autons.
7 (McCoy): Ace as companion, and The Master as villain
8 (McGann): Grace as companion.
9 (Eccleston): Rose as companion.
10 (Tennant): Martha as companion. Features the Dominators and Quarks as villains. Helps to have seen Second Doctor arc "The Dominators".
11 (Smith): Clara as companion (very briefly).
Even though I think the ultimate villain is cleverly done, it's not someone I ever really liked. I did appreciate that he was given a bit of a chance at redemption, though. The art styles are beautiful, the characteristics of the individual Doctors and their personalities are well done, and it was quite enjoyable as a true Whovian. I would actually look to purchase this in the future for my personal collection.
livani's review
3.0
I thought the choice of villain was interesting and surprising, though I do wish Rose had gotten more time with the others, since she is so intwined with this story.
dooweedoo's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hm. some of the art/panel styles were really cool (3&9 !! i need to have a look at the artists and see if they have any other dweu stuff👀 also 11's mannerisms were chef's kiss), some of the art was,,, less so (8,,, what did they do to u)
I'm nOT taking this as canon bc they definitely ruined a couple of characters... grace,,, no. adam what the FUCK how did they make him /WORSE/ than he already was. literally no. why. why would the master team up with his pathetic ass
i didn't like the redemption arc. it was bad. i feel like we were meant to be on the doctor's side,,, like we were meant to think adam was in the wrong and, sure, he was. but the doctor's apology is shockingly bad. he's like ohh sorry for what happened to you. no YOU did something wrong as well. idk i get adam really overreacted but the doctor literally took 0 responsibility lmao. i hate adam but,,,, i feel like i sympathised with him way more than we were meant to. yeah. this meant the ending was not satisfying big rip.
I'm nOT taking this as canon bc they definitely ruined a couple of characters... grace,,, no.
i didn't like the redemption arc. it was bad. i feel like we were meant to be on the doctor's side,,, like
bexh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
phillyhufflepunk's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jilljemmett's review
5.0
I’m a recent Doctor Who fan (I started watching it a couple of years ago) but I love everything with the Doctor! I have lots of merchandise! And I love the comics and novels! They’re so fun because they have different stories that aren’t seen on the show.
One of the great things about this graphic novel is that it features all of the Doctors up until number 11. Though I’ve only watched the new series, and a couple of the original episodes, I loved seeing all these versions of the Doctor. Though he looks different, he’s always the same guy.
After many of the chapters in the graphic novel, there is a page with some commentary from people who worked on the comics. It’s interesting to see the changes that the comics went through over the years, as well as the process of moving Doctor Who from the TV show into print.
This is a great graphic novel for fans of Doctor Who!
One of the great things about this graphic novel is that it features all of the Doctors up until number 11. Though I’ve only watched the new series, and a couple of the original episodes, I loved seeing all these versions of the Doctor. Though he looks different, he’s always the same guy.
After many of the chapters in the graphic novel, there is a page with some commentary from people who worked on the comics. It’s interesting to see the changes that the comics went through over the years, as well as the process of moving Doctor Who from the TV show into print.
This is a great graphic novel for fans of Doctor Who!
drewsof's review
3.0
3.5 out of 5. When you've got so many cooks in the kitchen, the result was always going to end up spreading a little thin - but it was a delight to see all eleven Doctors get their shot at the spotlight. I wish I'd seen this when the 50th was ongoing, as it would've been as good (if not better) a way to celebrate the legacy of the series. Still, it was a fun read even after the retconning and everything else that has since occurred. The merits of the graphic novel angle are up to more frequent graphic novel readers - I just know that I liked some issues better than others but that, in the end, spending time with the Doctor is always going to be fun.