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Doctor Who: Free Comic Book Day 2018
Who IS the Doctor? The Doctor is an alien – an immortal Time Lord who has worn many faces – some of which you will meet in this very issue! The Doctor wanders time and space in a bigger-on-the-inside time machine, the TARDIS. Never cruel or cowardly, the Doctor champions the oppressed across time and space, often travelling with human friends and companions who offer a new perspective on the universe. The Tenth Doctor in ‘Catch A Falling Star’; The Seventh Doctor in ‘The Armageddon Gambit’; and The Eleventh Doctor in ‘Midnight Feast’. Plus, tantalising glimpses from across the Doctor Who comics universe, including the Thirteenth Doctor! Perfect for new readers and long-term fans alike.
20 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2018
About the author
Nick Abadzis
177 books57 followersNick Abadzis was born in Sweden to Greek and English parents and was brought up in Switzerland and England. He is a writer and artist who likes comics (which means these days he seems to be known as a "graphic novelist"). His work for both adults and children has been published in many countries across the world.
He also works as an editorial consultant and has helped set up several best-selling and innovative children's magazines, including most recently, The DFC for David Fickling Books, the first British children's comic to feature original characters in nearly a quarter of a century. His storytelling contribution, Cora's Breakfast, was featured in The Guardian. His work has also appeared in The Times, The Independent on Sunday, TimeOut, Radio Times, and various other BBC publications and websites. Other clients have included Eaglemoss Publications, HarperCollins, Harcourt Education, Scholastic, Orchard Books, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and 2000AD. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.
He also works as an editorial consultant and has helped set up several best-selling and innovative children's magazines, including most recently, The DFC for David Fickling Books, the first British children's comic to feature original characters in nearly a quarter of a century. His storytelling contribution, Cora's Breakfast, was featured in The Guardian. His work has also appeared in The Times, The Independent on Sunday, TimeOut, Radio Times, and various other BBC publications and websites. Other clients have included Eaglemoss Publications, HarperCollins, Harcourt Education, Scholastic, Orchard Books, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and 2000AD. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.
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May 22, 2018
The Doctor comes to FCBD once again!
This is a single comic book issue given in the Free Comic Book Day event of 2018, featuring 3 different stories with different Doctors.
The overall rating is an average sum based on the individual ratings given to each story included in the comic book.
CATCH A FALLING STAR
Rating: ***** ( 5 stars )
Writer: Nick Abadzis
Illustrators: Giorgia Sposito & Arianna Florean
WHO:
The Doctor: The Tenth Doctor
Companion: Gabby Gonzalez
WHERE & WHEN:
Deep Space. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
Gabby is alone in space, about to die, after sacrificing herself, and she ponders about her life since she met the Doctor, but hardly she knows that this isn’t the end of her own story and a surprising cameo.
THE ARMAGEDDON GAMBIT
Rating: *** ( 3 stars )
Writer: John Freeman
Illustrator: Christopher Jones
WHO:
The Doctor: The Seventh Doctor
Companion: Ace
WHERE & WHEN:
Planet Trath. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
At the planet Trath, the violent race of the Kla-Shi-Kel is rising in power, and they already obliterated several alien species…
…but they never were prepared for the Doctor!
It’s quite good, but at the end it’s sadly just like a quick prologue leading to a storyarc that it will be developed in the regular Classic Doctors comic books of Titan Comics.
MIDNIGHT FEAST
Rating: **** ( 4 stars )
Writer: George Mann
Illustrator: Mariano Laclaustra
WHO:
The Doctor: The Eleventh Doctor
Companion: Alice Obiefune
WHERE & WHEN:
TARDIS & Joe’s Diner. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
Things are never boring in the TARDIS, not even at midnight when the Doctor is hungry and looking for some amusing snack.
AND INTRODUCING…
Rating: Not applied
Writer: Jody Houser
Illustrator: Rachael Stott
Maybe it’s not much a spoiler due the title of the last panel (that’s why I didn’t rate it since it’s not a story but only one page without dialogues but showing someone very much important for the future of the franchise.
This is a single comic book issue given in the Free Comic Book Day event of 2018, featuring 3 different stories with different Doctors.
The overall rating is an average sum based on the individual ratings given to each story included in the comic book.
CATCH A FALLING STAR
Rating: ***** ( 5 stars )
Writer: Nick Abadzis
Illustrators: Giorgia Sposito & Arianna Florean
WHO:
The Doctor: The Tenth Doctor
Companion: Gabby Gonzalez
WHERE & WHEN:
Deep Space. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
Gabby is alone in space, about to die, after sacrificing herself, and she ponders about her life since she met the Doctor, but hardly she knows that this isn’t the end of her own story and a surprising cameo.
THE ARMAGEDDON GAMBIT
Rating: *** ( 3 stars )
Writer: John Freeman
Illustrator: Christopher Jones
WHO:
The Doctor: The Seventh Doctor
Companion: Ace
WHERE & WHEN:
Planet Trath. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
At the planet Trath, the violent race of the Kla-Shi-Kel is rising in power, and they already obliterated several alien species…
…but they never were prepared for the Doctor!
It’s quite good, but at the end it’s sadly just like a quick prologue leading to a storyarc that it will be developed in the regular Classic Doctors comic books of Titan Comics.
MIDNIGHT FEAST
Rating: **** ( 4 stars )
Writer: George Mann
Illustrator: Mariano Laclaustra
WHO:
The Doctor: The Eleventh Doctor
Companion: Alice Obiefune
WHERE & WHEN:
TARDIS & Joe’s Diner. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
Things are never boring in the TARDIS, not even at midnight when the Doctor is hungry and looking for some amusing snack.
AND INTRODUCING…
Rating: Not applied
Writer: Jody Houser
Illustrator: Rachael Stott
Maybe it’s not much a spoiler due the title of the last panel (that’s why I didn’t rate it since it’s not a story but only one page without dialogues but showing someone very much important for the future of the franchise.
December 8, 2018
Good selection of Doctor (Whovian?) shorts
I haven't read this collection of vignettes before (they were probably (?) written for this and I am not the most knowledgeable of fans) but it certainly seems to serve its purpose well. Enjoyable.
I haven't read this collection of vignettes before (they were probably (?) written for this and I am not the most knowledgeable of fans) but it certainly seems to serve its purpose well. Enjoyable.
September 23, 2019
Bought for my chromebook but as large as the drawings were the writing was too small to read. Disappointing.
November 27, 2018
Het eerste verhaal was wel leuk en de andere twee een beetje vaag, maar wel oké.
February 24, 2019
UGH
Really not good. I’ve read better fan fiction. Avoid this at all costs. I should use the TARDIS and go back and make sure it doesn’t exist
Really not good. I’ve read better fan fiction. Avoid this at all costs. I should use the TARDIS and go back and make sure it doesn’t exist
August 12, 2024
Although the stories in this book seem to be complete they do serve as trailers, so to speak, for some upcoming projects. The stories feature the tenth, seventh and eleventh doctor, at least that is what the table of contents says. The problem is that The Doctor at the beginning of the story and throughout most of it is not the same Doctor at the end of the story. That's the problem you have with persons who can regenerate/change their appearance from time to time. The stories were enjoyable and often presented with a bit of humour in them. The problem I had is that I haven't really been following Doctor Who on television nowadays, so the only one I was really familiar with was the seventh Docter, played by Sylvester McCoy. It just so happens that version is one of my favourites and the story included his companion Ace, though she didn't try to blow anything up this time. So all in all a very pleasent bit of science fiction to while away a bit of time with. Happy reading. And oh yes, there is a picture/panel at the end of the book introducing Jodie Whitaker as the Doctor.
December 2, 2019
Three shorts
Three short tales of the Doctor. Each tale features a different Doctor. They may not be very elaborate but they do feel like an actual story unlike a lot of the free comic book day offerings which come across as less than a movie teaser (not even the full trailer). So a nice change.
Three short tales of the Doctor. Each tale features a different Doctor. They may not be very elaborate but they do feel like an actual story unlike a lot of the free comic book day offerings which come across as less than a movie teaser (not even the full trailer). So a nice change.
October 12, 2022
Nice seeing Gabby again, but it was essentially just a repeat of where we saw her at the end of The Tenth Doctor series. Also, why is it labeled a Tenth Doctor story, given that Twelve is more involved? The Seventh Doctor story is kinda quick. And the Eleventh Doctor story is just him trying to find a snack. Nice art, but left much to be desired, this collection.
October 18, 2019
Good drawing, but actually this are just outtakes of stories. The boring bits in between, but without the psychological things one would expect in between of adventures. So, nothing to read here, really.
December 31, 2021
Short snippets
A great 20 minute quick read. As someone new to comic books and love Doctor Who. Snippets of beginning of 3 different doctor who sfories . Good art illustrations and simple.
A great 20 minute quick read. As someone new to comic books and love Doctor Who. Snippets of beginning of 3 different doctor who sfories . Good art illustrations and simple.
January 14, 2019
3 Doctor Tales
Three. Very exciting. Adventures of three DoctorsI like seeing how each. Doctor was truly represent of his actual person.Loved the use of the 7th
Three. Very exciting. Adventures of three DoctorsI like seeing how each. Doctor was truly represent of his actual person.Loved the use of the 7th
May 2, 2019
I Love 💘💘💘 it.
I do admit that I don't read comics like I use to, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to read a great Doctor Who comic.😁
I do admit that I don't read comics like I use to, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to read a great Doctor Who comic.😁
May 25, 2019
A great comic
I would recommend this book to someone who likes science fiction
It was really enjoyable and I am looking forward to reading the other 2
I would recommend this book to someone who likes science fiction
It was really enjoyable and I am looking forward to reading the other 2
June 28, 2019
Enjoyable but very short. The 11th doctor story was amusing but looked nothing like Matt Smith.
December 27, 2019
It is not just good view
Not interested
It is not very interesting and can't see the word very clear. So plz make it better way
Not interested
It is not very interesting and can't see the word very clear. So plz make it better way
March 8, 2020
Tbh I'm glad this was free as I would have being disappointed if I paid for it.
November 27, 2020
Loved it
I liked the stories but wish they could be longer and you didn't have to buy more comics to follow it.
I liked the stories but wish they could be longer and you didn't have to buy more comics to follow it.
July 19, 2021
OK.....Average.... No Big Deal.....
July 20, 2021
The Doctor is always a good time
The different variations of the Doctor always entertain and this is no exception. This is another set of fun adventures worth a look
The different variations of the Doctor always entertain and this is no exception. This is another set of fun adventures worth a look
February 14, 2022
Stories not well developed
Stories too short and a bit lame. Dr who goes out for lunch at a Galactic dinner!? Come on! Good art work.
Stories too short and a bit lame. Dr who goes out for lunch at a Galactic dinner!? Come on! Good art work.
August 8, 2022
These are absolutely hilarious and in such short space and time ;) capture the feel of the tv show.
January 2, 2023
3 stories
1st ****, 2nd **, 3rd **
1st ****, 2nd **, 3rd **
April 30, 2023
3.5 stars - one great story - two okay ones… would like to see some made into episodes…
July 3, 2023
Simple pero bueno para pasar el rato dice tres doctores pero fueron cuatro...son historias más cotidiana, más sencillas
June 16, 2024
This was three short comic strip from the 10th, 12th, 7th and 11th doctor on different adventures through time and space.
November 9, 2018
Free Comic Book Day 2018: DOCTOR WHO #0
June 2018
Classy! Three short impressive stories.
CATCH A FALLING STAR
The Tenth Doctor & Gabby Gonzalez in Deep Space.
Gabby is alone in space, about to die, after sacrificing herself, and she ponders about her life since she met the Doctor, but hardly she knows that this isn’t the end of her own story and a surprising cameo by the Twelfth Doctor.
THE ARMAGEDDON GAMBIT
The Seventh Doctor & Ace on Planet Trath where the violent race of the Kla-Shi-Kel is rising in power, and they already obliterated several alien species… …but they never were prepared for the Doctor!
MIDNIGHT FEAST
The Eleventh Doctor & Alice Obiefune at Joe’s Diner. Things are never boring in the TARDIS, not even at midnight when the Doctor is hungry and looking for some amusing snack.
June 2018
Classy! Three short impressive stories.
CATCH A FALLING STAR
The Tenth Doctor & Gabby Gonzalez in Deep Space.
Gabby is alone in space, about to die, after sacrificing herself, and she ponders about her life since she met the Doctor, but hardly she knows that this isn’t the end of her own story and a surprising cameo by the Twelfth Doctor.
THE ARMAGEDDON GAMBIT
The Seventh Doctor & Ace on Planet Trath where the violent race of the Kla-Shi-Kel is rising in power, and they already obliterated several alien species… …but they never were prepared for the Doctor!
MIDNIGHT FEAST
The Eleventh Doctor & Alice Obiefune at Joe’s Diner. Things are never boring in the TARDIS, not even at midnight when the Doctor is hungry and looking for some amusing snack.
June 4, 2018
I love the Doctor who comics they are well drawn and the stories are top notch this featured the tenth, seventh and eleventh Doctors and their companions each leading into new stories I must say I am very excited with how the tenth and the eleventh stories are crossing over. That is one of the things I am loving about the comics the ability to do things you can't on television because of contacts actors aging or even dying.
If you are a fan of Doctor Who but not a fan of comics you really should do yourself a favor and check them out you are missing out on so many good stories my not doing so.
If you are a fan of Doctor Who but not a fan of comics you really should do yourself a favor and check them out you are missing out on so many good stories my not doing so.
May 8, 2018
These stories were fun, but not really much of anything, Eleven and Seven's felt very run of the mill for them and honestly kinda skipable, but I did enjoy the Ten/Twelve story just because it was an idea a friend and I came up with back during Twelve's second season, only we were thinking Adric and not someone I've never heard of because I haven't read any of the Titan stuff before this.
May 8, 2018
The content of each preview was interesting, but because they previewed three different series within a fairly short issue, none of the previews were satisfying enough to encourage me to seek out any of the series.
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