momentum262's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
constant_reader's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay. The storyline was a little better. It was more Matt Smith-y.
evamadera1's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
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.
slipperbunny's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed the first volume but that's the only Doctor Who comic books I have enjoyed really. These comics just seem to lack something.
puddingtaco's review against another edition
3.0
Good stories, art leaves much to be desired. I really like Alice the library assistant as a companion, and not just because I am a library assistant! The David Bowie "Jones" character is fun, too, though not very rounded out. The first story is told in reverse order because, you know, timey wimey stuff. That was cool, though much is lost from the vague artwork.
just_fighting_censorship's review against another edition
5.0
One of the BEST Doctor Who comics I've read thus far! This volume has 3 great top notch stories. The first is told backwards, the second revisits the theme of two alien species eternally at war, the third brings a close to the SERVEYOU.INC storyline.
The first thing that makes this volume fantastic...the companions. They are wonderfully diverse and interesting. A library assistant, a David Bowie stand in taken early in his timeline, and a creature able to take any shape.
I really enjoy all of the Bowie references and his changing attire/look. The personality didn't always seem quite right but I appreciated the effort and his addition added to the story rather than detract like it did previously.
What is really phenomenal about these stories is that they are never rushed, the resolution feels reasonable, no deus ex machina here! Plus they really make the most of the medium with some really vibrant illustration, as far as DW comics go this artwork is at the top.
Seeing the FEMALE companion dressed up as the Doctor seemed like a bit of a gimmick but hey it worked.
I might have been a little choked up reading this post-Bowie but I'm thrilled that there is yet another venue for his genius and influence to live on.
The first thing that makes this volume fantastic...the companions. They are wonderfully diverse and interesting. A library assistant, a David Bowie stand in taken early in his timeline, and a creature able to take any shape.
I really enjoy all of the Bowie references and his changing attire/look. The personality didn't always seem quite right but I appreciated the effort and his addition added to the story rather than detract like it did previously.
What is really phenomenal about these stories is that they are never rushed, the resolution feels reasonable, no deus ex machina here! Plus they really make the most of the medium with some really vibrant illustration, as far as DW comics go this artwork is at the top.
Seeing the FEMALE companion dressed up as the Doctor seemed like a bit of a gimmick but hey it worked.
I might have been a little choked up reading this post-Bowie but I'm thrilled that there is yet another venue for his genius and influence to live on.
farnerd's review against another edition
4.0
I love Doctor being dark and act like a dictator! It's something that we can't see much.
one of these 4 stars I'm giving to this Volume is just because of that!
one of these 4 stars I'm giving to this Volume is just because of that!
sshabein's review against another edition
4.0
Maybe a little too wink-wink at the 4th wall at times, but a really good DW story.
wyrmbergsabrina's review
3.0
I was confused when I started reading this collection. You'll understand when you read it.
The next part in the ongoing story of Alice, Jones and Arc. I wasn't sure to start off with and I had to remember what had happened beforehand. This really is an ongoing tale, continuing straight on with each other.
Read this after reading volume one.
The next part in the ongoing story of Alice, Jones and Arc. I wasn't sure to start off with and I had to remember what had happened beforehand. This really is an ongoing tale, continuing straight on with each other.
Read this after reading volume one.