The BBC has joined other news outlets in naming the senior British royals accused of making comments about the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s son Archie.
Piers Morgan named King Charles III and Kate Middleton on his TalkTV show on Wednesday after a Dutch version of journalist Omid Scobie‘s book, Endgame, mistakenly revealed the identity of the royals.
The book alleged that Prince Harry and Markle were referring to the King when they told Oprah Winfrey in 2021 that a royal had “raised concerns” about “how dark” Archie’s skin might be. Scobie’s book claimed a second royal, now identified as the Princess of Wales, also discussed the matter.
The names were said to have been printed in error and Scobie has denied ever identifying the individuals in writing. Dutch publisher Xander is investigating and pulled copies of Scobie’s books from retailers.
The BBC...
Piers Morgan named King Charles III and Kate Middleton on his TalkTV show on Wednesday after a Dutch version of journalist Omid Scobie‘s book, Endgame, mistakenly revealed the identity of the royals.
The book alleged that Prince Harry and Markle were referring to the King when they told Oprah Winfrey in 2021 that a royal had “raised concerns” about “how dark” Archie’s skin might be. Scobie’s book claimed a second royal, now identified as the Princess of Wales, also discussed the matter.
The names were said to have been printed in error and Scobie has denied ever identifying the individuals in writing. Dutch publisher Xander is investigating and pulled copies of Scobie’s books from retailers.
The BBC...
- 12/1/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Warning: This review will contain spoilers for "Star Wars: The High Republic - The Eye of Darkness" by George Mann, which was provided to the author for purposes of review
As the first adult novel in the third phase of Lucasfilm's High Republic initiative, "Star Wars: The High Republic - The Eye of Darkness" by George Mann takes us back to the future. In the first phase of the High Republic, the clock was set back on the "Star Wars" universe about 150 years before the events of "The Phantom Menace." As the Republic is much more of a frontier government, stretching its influence in a galaxy where communication is a little bit more difficult, the Jedi are tested by a group called the Nihil who ultimately destroy their station, Starlight Beacon. It was an attack on the very ideals of the Republic and the foundation of the Jedi. Many...
As the first adult novel in the third phase of Lucasfilm's High Republic initiative, "Star Wars: The High Republic - The Eye of Darkness" by George Mann takes us back to the future. In the first phase of the High Republic, the clock was set back on the "Star Wars" universe about 150 years before the events of "The Phantom Menace." As the Republic is much more of a frontier government, stretching its influence in a galaxy where communication is a little bit more difficult, the Jedi are tested by a group called the Nihil who ultimately destroy their station, Starlight Beacon. It was an attack on the very ideals of the Republic and the foundation of the Jedi. Many...
- 11/14/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
There will be spoilers for "Star Wars: The High Republic: Cataclysm" by Lydia Kang.
"Star Wars: Cataclysm" is the latest installment of the second wave of the "High Republic," and the flagship title to advance the story into its next step. Phase two of "The High Republic" is set 150 years before the events of the first phase and sets the technology and events of the galaxy back to a more primitive level. Communications are difficult, and the ever-expanding galaxy is harder and harder to govern for the Republic. In the first part of phase two, we were introduced to the twin planets of Eiram and E'ronoh, which were locked in a long, protracted war. The Republic and the Jedi wanted to unite these two and cease the hostilities. They came to a tentative agreement and vowed to sign a peace treaty together on Jedha. Unfortunately, the signing of that treaty...
"Star Wars: Cataclysm" is the latest installment of the second wave of the "High Republic," and the flagship title to advance the story into its next step. Phase two of "The High Republic" is set 150 years before the events of the first phase and sets the technology and events of the galaxy back to a more primitive level. Communications are difficult, and the ever-expanding galaxy is harder and harder to govern for the Republic. In the first part of phase two, we were introduced to the twin planets of Eiram and E'ronoh, which were locked in a long, protracted war. The Republic and the Jedi wanted to unite these two and cease the hostilities. They came to a tentative agreement and vowed to sign a peace treaty together on Jedha. Unfortunately, the signing of that treaty...
- 4/4/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
tIn this edition of Star Wars Bits:
"Star Wars: The Bad Batch" Reviews & Breakdowns Updates on "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor""Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City" ReviewHot Toys Obi-Wan Kenobi (The Clone Wars)And More!Star Wars: The Bad Batch
First up, Star Wars Explained has a review of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 2, episode 3: "The Solitary Clone."
Next, ScreenCrush has a video compiling every Easter Egg you might have missed in the latest episode.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Following the official reveal trailer of "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor," Game Informer sat down with Cal Kestis himself, Cameron Monaghan, to discuss the character's progression between "Fallen Order" and "Survivor."
The game is currently scheduled to release on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 17, 2023. Pre-order now.
Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest For The Hidden City
Lauren at Cantina Cast has a...
"Star Wars: The Bad Batch" Reviews & Breakdowns Updates on "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor""Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City" ReviewHot Toys Obi-Wan Kenobi (The Clone Wars)And More!Star Wars: The Bad Batch
First up, Star Wars Explained has a review of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 2, episode 3: "The Solitary Clone."
Next, ScreenCrush has a video compiling every Easter Egg you might have missed in the latest episode.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Following the official reveal trailer of "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor," Game Informer sat down with Cal Kestis himself, Cameron Monaghan, to discuss the character's progression between "Fallen Order" and "Survivor."
The game is currently scheduled to release on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 17, 2023. Pre-order now.
Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest For The Hidden City
Lauren at Cantina Cast has a...
- 1/13/2023
- by Adam Frazier
- Slash Film
Spoilers for "Star Wars: The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha" by George Mann follow.
The publishing initiative from Lucasfilm that takes "Star Wars" back hundreds of years — "The High Republic" — continues apace with a new foundational story called "The Battle of Jedha." Though a print component of this will be coming out next month, it is primarily a full-cast audio drama from Del Rey. Written by George Mann, it picks up where the previous entries have left off. Set hundreds of years before the events of "The Phantom Menace" and a hundred or more years before the first phase of "The High Republic," the twin planets of Eiram and E'ronoh have been at war for ages. Independent of the Republic, their war starts to affect local space lanes and other planets, so Chancellor Mollo of the Republic tries to broker a peace. The young heirs of each planet find...
The publishing initiative from Lucasfilm that takes "Star Wars" back hundreds of years — "The High Republic" — continues apace with a new foundational story called "The Battle of Jedha." Though a print component of this will be coming out next month, it is primarily a full-cast audio drama from Del Rey. Written by George Mann, it picks up where the previous entries have left off. Set hundreds of years before the events of "The Phantom Menace" and a hundred or more years before the first phase of "The High Republic," the twin planets of Eiram and E'ronoh have been at war for ages. Independent of the Republic, their war starts to affect local space lanes and other planets, so Chancellor Mollo of the Republic tries to broker a peace. The young heirs of each planet find...
- 1/11/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
"Star Wars: The Bad Batch" ReturnsThe "Andor" Monologues"Star Wars: The Battle of Jedha (The High Republic)"The Best "Star Wars" Comics of 2022What to expect from "Star Wars" in 2023And More!Star Wars: The Bad Batch Returns
Season 2 of the Disney+ animated series "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" premiered on January 4 with not one but two episodes, "Spoils of War" and "Ruins of War." The series, which follows a squad of elite clone troopers with genetic mutations, consists of 16 episodes and will conclude on March 29. Check out the latest trailer above and the synopsis below:
"When the new season of 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar,...
"Star Wars: The Bad Batch" ReturnsThe "Andor" Monologues"Star Wars: The Battle of Jedha (The High Republic)"The Best "Star Wars" Comics of 2022What to expect from "Star Wars" in 2023And More!Star Wars: The Bad Batch Returns
Season 2 of the Disney+ animated series "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" premiered on January 4 with not one but two episodes, "Spoils of War" and "Ruins of War." The series, which follows a squad of elite clone troopers with genetic mutations, consists of 16 episodes and will conclude on March 29. Check out the latest trailer above and the synopsis below:
"When the new season of 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar,...
- 1/6/2023
- by Adam Frazier
- Slash Film
This will contain spoilers for "Star Wars: Quest for the Hidden City"
As the writer behind "Star Wars: Myths and Fables", George Mann is no stranger to "Star Wars," but with "Star Wars: Quest for the Hidden City" he takes his first step into the world of "The High Republic."
For those unfamiliar with "The High Republic," it's the publishing initiative that sets the clock back on the prequel era by a couple of centuries. The second phase, which we're in now, sets it back even further. The galaxy is one big frontier. Communication is slower, the Republic is smaller. And the Jedi are like frontier sheriffs and explorers. In Phase One, we were introduced to the Nihil, a vicious band of pirates who work to undo the Jedi and monopolize the hyperspace lanes through the galaxy. In the second phase, with the clock turned back, the Nihil is but...
As the writer behind "Star Wars: Myths and Fables", George Mann is no stranger to "Star Wars," but with "Star Wars: Quest for the Hidden City" he takes his first step into the world of "The High Republic."
For those unfamiliar with "The High Republic," it's the publishing initiative that sets the clock back on the prequel era by a couple of centuries. The second phase, which we're in now, sets it back even further. The galaxy is one big frontier. Communication is slower, the Republic is smaller. And the Jedi are like frontier sheriffs and explorers. In Phase One, we were introduced to the Nihil, a vicious band of pirates who work to undo the Jedi and monopolize the hyperspace lanes through the galaxy. In the second phase, with the clock turned back, the Nihil is but...
- 11/7/2022
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
"Andor" reviews & breakdowns"Tales of the Jedi" & LGBTQ representationNew "Star Wars: Galactic Pals" Episodes"Star Wars" returns to "Fortnite"And More!Andor Reviews & Breakdowns
Above, Nerdist's Dan Casey breaks down everything you might have missed in this week's episode of "Andor."
Next, Alex at Star Wars Explained shares his thoughts on "Nobody's Listening!"
On Live Action Star Wars, Ralph and James discuss the ninth episode of "Andor."
Tales Of The Jedi & LGBTQ Representation
That Gay Jedi has an excellent video about "Tales of the Jedi" and the retconning of LGBTQ representation. Also, be sure to check out Hope Mullinax's thoughtful piece on this subject at Dork Side of the Force.
Speaking of "Tales of the Jedi," Star Wars Explained has a great video highlighting all the Easter eggs and connections in the animated short series.
Star Wars: Galactic Pals
New episodes of "Star...
"Andor" reviews & breakdowns"Tales of the Jedi" & LGBTQ representationNew "Star Wars: Galactic Pals" Episodes"Star Wars" returns to "Fortnite"And More!Andor Reviews & Breakdowns
Above, Nerdist's Dan Casey breaks down everything you might have missed in this week's episode of "Andor."
Next, Alex at Star Wars Explained shares his thoughts on "Nobody's Listening!"
On Live Action Star Wars, Ralph and James discuss the ninth episode of "Andor."
Tales Of The Jedi & LGBTQ Representation
That Gay Jedi has an excellent video about "Tales of the Jedi" and the retconning of LGBTQ representation. Also, be sure to check out Hope Mullinax's thoughtful piece on this subject at Dork Side of the Force.
Speaking of "Tales of the Jedi," Star Wars Explained has a great video highlighting all the Easter eggs and connections in the animated short series.
Star Wars: Galactic Pals
New episodes of "Star...
- 11/4/2022
- by Adam Frazier
- Slash Film
"What happens when the past comes back to haunt you?" A hospital for the supernatural is the focus of Cavan Scott's The Ward (featuring art from Andres Ponce!) and we have all the details on this supernatural medical drama, along with an exclusive look at the first issue's cover!
From Cavan Scott, the New York Times bestselling writer of Star Wars: The High Republic, and Call of Duty: Zombies and Dean Koontz´s Frankenstein artist Andres Ponce comes The Ward, an intense supernatural medical drama featuring an assortment of creatures and human pathos coming from Dark Horse this Summer!
St. Lilith’s is a secret hospital for supernatural creatures. The personnel are overworked and the facility is underfunded. It’s a place, and a life, Dr. Nat Reeves thought she left behind. Until a wounded woman with a tail appears on her doorstep. The Ward is a perfect read for fans of Supernatural,...
From Cavan Scott, the New York Times bestselling writer of Star Wars: The High Republic, and Call of Duty: Zombies and Dean Koontz´s Frankenstein artist Andres Ponce comes The Ward, an intense supernatural medical drama featuring an assortment of creatures and human pathos coming from Dark Horse this Summer!
St. Lilith’s is a secret hospital for supernatural creatures. The personnel are overworked and the facility is underfunded. It’s a place, and a life, Dr. Nat Reeves thought she left behind. Until a wounded woman with a tail appears on her doorstep. The Ward is a perfect read for fans of Supernatural,...
- 3/14/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker had plotholes big enough to swallow the Millennium Falcon whole. No doubt Disney and Lucasfilm are aware of this because they’ve been papering over some of them with canon novels such as Rae Carson’s official adaptation of the movie. This book attempted to explain how the Emperor was able to return from the dead by transferring his spirit to a cloned body on the planet Exogol through an ancient Sith power called Essence Transfer, yet this only gave rise to further unanswered questions.
Essence Transfer isn’t a new concept in Star Wars lore, of course, but never before in the history of the saga has a Sith used it to transport their essence to a planet in a completely different corner of the galaxy. There have been strict limits imposed on its use in the past, with Dark Side devotees only...
Essence Transfer isn’t a new concept in Star Wars lore, of course, but never before in the history of the saga has a Sith used it to transport their essence to a planet in a completely different corner of the galaxy. There have been strict limits imposed on its use in the past, with Dark Side devotees only...
- 8/27/2020
- by Mark Langshaw
- We Got This Covered
In this episode of “Everything is Canon”, Steve talks with author George Mann and illustrator Grant Griffin about their new book “Star Wars: Dark Legends” They take a deep dive into the process of working together from two continents, inspiration behind these spooky tales, how the art influence the stories, and the stories, influence the […]
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- 7/27/2020
- by SteveDunk
- Cinelinx
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker may hold an answer to one of the franchise’s biggest mysteries involving Darth Vader and the abduction of Force-sensitive children.
Say what you will about Episode IX, a movie that had to wrap more than 40 years of storytelling while paying tribute to every major aspect of what made that galaxy far, far away so successful in the first place, but you can’t deny the Mouse House’s lack of commitment in addressing some pretty major questions in J.J. Abrams’ last entry. From reinterpreting established lore – like the Sith rule of two – to explaining what really went down with the resurrection of Palpatine, over the past few months we’ve learned a lot more through tie-in material than we did in the film itself.
However, a new theory related to the movie may now explain where the Sith cultists from Exegol came from.
Say what you will about Episode IX, a movie that had to wrap more than 40 years of storytelling while paying tribute to every major aspect of what made that galaxy far, far away so successful in the first place, but you can’t deny the Mouse House’s lack of commitment in addressing some pretty major questions in J.J. Abrams’ last entry. From reinterpreting established lore – like the Sith rule of two – to explaining what really went down with the resurrection of Palpatine, over the past few months we’ve learned a lot more through tie-in material than we did in the film itself.
However, a new theory related to the movie may now explain where the Sith cultists from Exegol came from.
- 5/17/2020
- by Jonathan Wright
- We Got This Covered
Written by George Mann | Art by Dan Boultwood | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Softcover, 162pp
Victorian London is stalked by supernatural threats, and the tandem of Sir Maurice Newbury and Miss Veronica Hobbes must do their damnedest to defend it. This is a steampunk tale of crime, mystery and mayhem written by George Mann with illustrative work by Dan Boultwood.
This collection of issues 1-4 of Newbury and Hobbes is very good indeed. The overall tone and visual style is wonderful, with the designs of London and the characters really spilling from the pages with a delectable dampness. I thought Boultwood detailed art fit like a glove with the writing, and created a story that should definitely appeal to fans of George Mann’s prior work, and fans of the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who. The descriptive prose of the Victorian capital, of the weird and wacky creations,...
Victorian London is stalked by supernatural threats, and the tandem of Sir Maurice Newbury and Miss Veronica Hobbes must do their damnedest to defend it. This is a steampunk tale of crime, mystery and mayhem written by George Mann with illustrative work by Dan Boultwood.
This collection of issues 1-4 of Newbury and Hobbes is very good indeed. The overall tone and visual style is wonderful, with the designs of London and the characters really spilling from the pages with a delectable dampness. I thought Boultwood detailed art fit like a glove with the writing, and created a story that should definitely appeal to fans of George Mann’s prior work, and fans of the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who. The descriptive prose of the Victorian capital, of the weird and wacky creations,...
- 5/24/2019
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann, Cavan Scott | Art by Mariano LacLaustra | Published by Titan Comics
Two things can make or break a mini-series. Having a great concept, to draw the reader in, and both knowing when to end the story and making the conclusion good enough to justify the time and money the reader has invested. Not rocket science, but true enough. For me, The Lost Dimension hasn’t ticked the first box, being a tad too rambling, with a poorly established threat. It has relied too heavily on the novelty of multiple Doctors, and as much as I still enjoy that it is becoming a little too familiar now to carry a weak storyline. Coming into this book though, I was optimistic this final issue could save at least some of this story. Cavan Scott and George Mann are fine writers after all.
If you still need a long recap now,...
Two things can make or break a mini-series. Having a great concept, to draw the reader in, and both knowing when to end the story and making the conclusion good enough to justify the time and money the reader has invested. Not rocket science, but true enough. For me, The Lost Dimension hasn’t ticked the first box, being a tad too rambling, with a poorly established threat. It has relied too heavily on the novelty of multiple Doctors, and as much as I still enjoy that it is becoming a little too familiar now to carry a weak storyline. Coming into this book though, I was optimistic this final issue could save at least some of this story. Cavan Scott and George Mann are fine writers after all.
If you still need a long recap now,...
- 11/8/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
With a hiss of brakes, and a rush of steam, the next phase of SFW9’s launch is engaged. We have lots and lots to tell you, so settle down, grab your beverage of choice, put your feet up, and let’s go!
That’s right folks… Its time to start planning for SFW9, coming to you next March in Wales and we have a little bit of bad news but a massive whole bunch of good news to soften that blow. First things first though: there are only 18, yes 18 rooms left on site for the weekend so if you don’t have your tickets then you better get on that now. So first off here is a little comment from Sfw themselves with a little bad news…
First off, the bad news … As regular SFWers know, sometimes guests have to drop out, and since the last announcement, both Colin Baker...
That’s right folks… Its time to start planning for SFW9, coming to you next March in Wales and we have a little bit of bad news but a massive whole bunch of good news to soften that blow. First things first though: there are only 18, yes 18 rooms left on site for the weekend so if you don’t have your tickets then you better get on that now. So first off here is a little comment from Sfw themselves with a little bad news…
First off, the bad news … As regular SFWers know, sometimes guests have to drop out, and since the last announcement, both Colin Baker...
- 11/3/2017
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Rachael Stott, Marcelo Salaza | Published by Titan Comics
So, The Lost Dimension arc, this year’s flavour of the now yearly multiple Doctors event, comes once again to a monthly book. I have said elsewhere that this year’s event, pretty much giving most of The Doctor’s incarnations their own adventures, should have taken place in their own books anyway, with a couple of Alpha and Omega bookends to tie it all up. It has ended up being a bit of a sprawling mess to be fair, lacking cohesiveness and struggling to find any sense of tension or even fun, jumping all over the place with seemingly very little payback.
For readers of the Twelfth Doctor’s book who are not following The Lost Dimension, you’ve not actually missed a great deal. A powerful force has been unleashing white holes across the universe,...
So, The Lost Dimension arc, this year’s flavour of the now yearly multiple Doctors event, comes once again to a monthly book. I have said elsewhere that this year’s event, pretty much giving most of The Doctor’s incarnations their own adventures, should have taken place in their own books anyway, with a couple of Alpha and Omega bookends to tie it all up. It has ended up being a bit of a sprawling mess to be fair, lacking cohesiveness and struggling to find any sense of tension or even fun, jumping all over the place with seemingly very little payback.
For readers of the Twelfth Doctor’s book who are not following The Lost Dimension, you’ve not actually missed a great deal. A powerful force has been unleashing white holes across the universe,...
- 11/1/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Cavan Scott | Art by Adriana Melo, Cris Bolson | Published by Titan Comics
The good thing about ‘event’ series is that you don’t have to wait a whole month for the next episode, and that’s the case here. One week ago the first issue kicked off The Lost Dimension series, and it was a doozy. I think at last count George Mann and Cavan Scott managed to squeeze in six incarnations of The Doctor and multiple companions. Although the novelty of multiple Doctor’s is always strong, that does soon wear off and you need a decent story to sustain that initial interest. This story, involving the appearance of mysterious white holes that are absorbing and destroying whole planets, seems to have that magic, as does the multiple predicaments for multiple Doctor’s.
This issue starts with the Ninth Doctor and Rose turning up on a ship in 1886 where,...
The good thing about ‘event’ series is that you don’t have to wait a whole month for the next episode, and that’s the case here. One week ago the first issue kicked off The Lost Dimension series, and it was a doozy. I think at last count George Mann and Cavan Scott managed to squeeze in six incarnations of The Doctor and multiple companions. Although the novelty of multiple Doctor’s is always strong, that does soon wear off and you need a decent story to sustain that initial interest. This story, involving the appearance of mysterious white holes that are absorbing and destroying whole planets, seems to have that magic, as does the multiple predicaments for multiple Doctor’s.
This issue starts with the Ninth Doctor and Rose turning up on a ship in 1886 where,...
- 9/7/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann, Cavan Scott | Art by Rachael Stott | Published by Titan Comics
It’s late Summer so you know what that means. It’s Dr Who event time. Ain’t no event like a Dr Who event, so it’s nice to see Who mainstays George Mann and Cavan Scott teaming up to write this one. Art is handled mainly by another Who veteran, Rachael Stott, though the fact she has five other artists helping out gives you an idea of the deadline crunch on this series. So, these events always have a Doctor or two meeting up, it’s the law I believe, so let’s get to it and see who turns up. It is, after all, one of those days.
These team ups of course are not just for the grownups, it’s also fun to see the million and one companions, and we start with Captain Jack and Tara,...
It’s late Summer so you know what that means. It’s Dr Who event time. Ain’t no event like a Dr Who event, so it’s nice to see Who mainstays George Mann and Cavan Scott teaming up to write this one. Art is handled mainly by another Who veteran, Rachael Stott, though the fact she has five other artists helping out gives you an idea of the deadline crunch on this series. So, these events always have a Doctor or two meeting up, it’s the law I believe, so let’s get to it and see who turns up. It is, after all, one of those days.
These team ups of course are not just for the grownups, it’s also fun to see the million and one companions, and we start with Captain Jack and Tara,...
- 8/30/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Ivan Rodriguez, Wellington Diaz, Klebs Junior, Leandro Casco | Published by Titan Comics
Matt Smith’s incarnation of The Doctor, or Number Eleven if you will, has always reminded me of TV detective Columbo. A strange connection at first I suppose, but it ‘s the fact both are masters at the art of misdirection. Both appear on the surface a little befuddled, a little confused, not quite sure what they are doing or where they are going. This is, of course, all an act, one designed to make their enemies underestimate them and give them an advantage from the start. Matt Smith was outstanding in his use of that goofiness, making his Doctor one of the funnier incarnations. George Mann has at times managed to channel that Matt Smith quality nicely in his writing, adding nice depth to a lot of the stories.
This month is a stand-alone story,...
Matt Smith’s incarnation of The Doctor, or Number Eleven if you will, has always reminded me of TV detective Columbo. A strange connection at first I suppose, but it ‘s the fact both are masters at the art of misdirection. Both appear on the surface a little befuddled, a little confused, not quite sure what they are doing or where they are going. This is, of course, all an act, one designed to make their enemies underestimate them and give them an advantage from the start. Matt Smith was outstanding in his use of that goofiness, making his Doctor one of the funnier incarnations. George Mann has at times managed to channel that Matt Smith quality nicely in his writing, adding nice depth to a lot of the stories.
This month is a stand-alone story,...
- 8/23/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by I.N.J Culbard | Published by Titan Comics
I really enjoyed last issue overall, mainly for the fact that you can’t go wrong with any story centering around a large abandoned spaceship. It’s one of those classic sci-fi tropes that never gets old. Rather like Dr Who itself really. Our version of The Doctor, Number Eleven, companion Alice and current friend (but possibly future enemy) The Sapling all found themselves exploring a massive, deserted spacecraft. A spacecraft that was bigger on the inside than the outside it seemed, contained dimensional doorways and, oh yes, a red giant star. Things were further complicated by the fact the ship is inhabited by Thrakes, creatures that feed on memories like a parasite, and the small matter of a person in a box in the engine room.
Actually, a coffin it seems. And all the wonders...
I really enjoyed last issue overall, mainly for the fact that you can’t go wrong with any story centering around a large abandoned spaceship. It’s one of those classic sci-fi tropes that never gets old. Rather like Dr Who itself really. Our version of The Doctor, Number Eleven, companion Alice and current friend (but possibly future enemy) The Sapling all found themselves exploring a massive, deserted spacecraft. A spacecraft that was bigger on the inside than the outside it seemed, contained dimensional doorways and, oh yes, a red giant star. Things were further complicated by the fact the ship is inhabited by Thrakes, creatures that feed on memories like a parasite, and the small matter of a person in a box in the engine room.
Actually, a coffin it seems. And all the wonders...
- 8/3/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Ivan Rodriguez | Published by Titan Comics
All good things must come to an end, and this issue is the final issue of the Ghost Stories mini-series. Probably not a book that many in particular were clamouring for, it has proven to be a fun ride. Combining a little tour of the Who universe with a smattering of super heroics, George Mann has rung as much fun out of this concept as is humanly possible. A more settled art team would have been the cherry on the top of this cake but never mind, there was enough to be happy with.
By now I am sure you all know the core story. The Doctor has been tracking down the three reality altering gems he needs to keep safe, the other gem being the one that gave The Ghost his powers. The Arquess and The Alcyone have been found and secured,...
All good things must come to an end, and this issue is the final issue of the Ghost Stories mini-series. Probably not a book that many in particular were clamouring for, it has proven to be a fun ride. Combining a little tour of the Who universe with a smattering of super heroics, George Mann has rung as much fun out of this concept as is humanly possible. A more settled art team would have been the cherry on the top of this cake but never mind, there was enough to be happy with.
By now I am sure you all know the core story. The Doctor has been tracking down the three reality altering gems he needs to keep safe, the other gem being the one that gave The Ghost his powers. The Arquess and The Alcyone have been found and secured,...
- 7/11/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Mariano Laclaustra | Published by Titan Comics
Before I get going on the actual review, a quick mention for the fantastic covers that the Who titles have. All issues have multiple covers, ranging from photo covers, to fully painted, to cartoony. Once upon a time multiple covers were intended to suck investors into buying several copies of the same issue, but now they offer a different flavour to any and all buyers. Fans of comics probably go for the painted/ cartoony covers, fans of the TV show the photo covers. The painted cover this month, by Simon Myers (pictured above), is rather fab I must say. But I digress.
George Mann and Mariano Maclaustra return for the concluding part of the rather fun, vintage feeling ‘Beneath the Waves’. The Doctor and space punk Hattie have not really been enjoying 1979 Seaton Bay, despite the awesome fish and chips, due to the arrival of strange seaweed creatures with a nice line in psychic attacks. After the normal shenanigans, The Doctor gives himself up to be taken by these creatures, so as to avoid any further attacks on the town and the people. Good for the town, not so good for The Doctor as he is dragged underneath the waves into the sea. This issue could be a very short review.
As The Doctor disappears, Hattie of course is having none of that. She finds a diving suit and suits up, a little too naturally for a future space punk if you ask me, and dives in after the seaweed creatures. We then have a several page under the sea text less sequence, as Hattie fights off the seaweed creature, finds The Doctor, with a handy air breather attached, and they mutually rescue each other. Great sequence, culminating in a powerful psychic blast seemingly showing these creatures are lost and just want to go home, a frequent Who trope.
The Doctor now realises that a spaceship crash landed millions of years ago, with its occupant in hyper-sleep, and had been at the bottom of the Bay. Recent cliff movements had caused the ship to shift, and the occupant to wake, obviously none too happy. The ‘attacks’, by both seaweed creatures and psychically, were attempts at communication. The Doctor, of course, cannot let this lie (literally) and devises a pretty cool plan to free the creature. Underwater punk rock. Yep. The Doctor and Hattie lay down some outstanding licks, causing some outstanding vibrations, that free the trapped ship. An unfortunate consequence is that the town starts to suffer from an Earthquake, but The Doctor and the alien team up to avert that crisis. Job done.
Although the main adventure was wrapped up, The Doctor usually has several other things going on as well, and one of those was his attempt to re-inspire Hattie, who was going through something of a personal crisis. What better inspiration to have involved her in a mission where her music directly saved the trapped alien, her voice saved a creature with none. Boom, The Doctor is in. Hattie returns to her own time and place, destined for greater things (The Doctor plans on returning in a year or two, to get a signed copy of her bestselling album to be). Great wrap up.
An excellent issue, really well written and drawn. Although Mann directed the story with a fine hand, many pages had no actual writing, so Laclaustra’s storytelling skills came to the fore. The underwater sequence was especially good, down to the wavy panel edges, and the full page panels were things of beauty. Story and art worked really well, and I liked the moral of the story, using the rescue to re-inspire Hattie. The musical resolution may have been a little over the top but, who cares, it was fun and it worked for me.
All change next month with a new creative team, new companion in Bill, and new story arc, but this was a fine send off for this particular team.
Their Doctor rocked it. Literally.
**** 4/5...
Before I get going on the actual review, a quick mention for the fantastic covers that the Who titles have. All issues have multiple covers, ranging from photo covers, to fully painted, to cartoony. Once upon a time multiple covers were intended to suck investors into buying several copies of the same issue, but now they offer a different flavour to any and all buyers. Fans of comics probably go for the painted/ cartoony covers, fans of the TV show the photo covers. The painted cover this month, by Simon Myers (pictured above), is rather fab I must say. But I digress.
George Mann and Mariano Maclaustra return for the concluding part of the rather fun, vintage feeling ‘Beneath the Waves’. The Doctor and space punk Hattie have not really been enjoying 1979 Seaton Bay, despite the awesome fish and chips, due to the arrival of strange seaweed creatures with a nice line in psychic attacks. After the normal shenanigans, The Doctor gives himself up to be taken by these creatures, so as to avoid any further attacks on the town and the people. Good for the town, not so good for The Doctor as he is dragged underneath the waves into the sea. This issue could be a very short review.
As The Doctor disappears, Hattie of course is having none of that. She finds a diving suit and suits up, a little too naturally for a future space punk if you ask me, and dives in after the seaweed creatures. We then have a several page under the sea text less sequence, as Hattie fights off the seaweed creature, finds The Doctor, with a handy air breather attached, and they mutually rescue each other. Great sequence, culminating in a powerful psychic blast seemingly showing these creatures are lost and just want to go home, a frequent Who trope.
The Doctor now realises that a spaceship crash landed millions of years ago, with its occupant in hyper-sleep, and had been at the bottom of the Bay. Recent cliff movements had caused the ship to shift, and the occupant to wake, obviously none too happy. The ‘attacks’, by both seaweed creatures and psychically, were attempts at communication. The Doctor, of course, cannot let this lie (literally) and devises a pretty cool plan to free the creature. Underwater punk rock. Yep. The Doctor and Hattie lay down some outstanding licks, causing some outstanding vibrations, that free the trapped ship. An unfortunate consequence is that the town starts to suffer from an Earthquake, but The Doctor and the alien team up to avert that crisis. Job done.
Although the main adventure was wrapped up, The Doctor usually has several other things going on as well, and one of those was his attempt to re-inspire Hattie, who was going through something of a personal crisis. What better inspiration to have involved her in a mission where her music directly saved the trapped alien, her voice saved a creature with none. Boom, The Doctor is in. Hattie returns to her own time and place, destined for greater things (The Doctor plans on returning in a year or two, to get a signed copy of her bestselling album to be). Great wrap up.
An excellent issue, really well written and drawn. Although Mann directed the story with a fine hand, many pages had no actual writing, so Laclaustra’s storytelling skills came to the fore. The underwater sequence was especially good, down to the wavy panel edges, and the full page panels were things of beauty. Story and art worked really well, and I liked the moral of the story, using the rescue to re-inspire Hattie. The musical resolution may have been a little over the top but, who cares, it was fun and it worked for me.
All change next month with a new creative team, new companion in Bill, and new story arc, but this was a fine send off for this particular team.
Their Doctor rocked it. Literally.
**** 4/5...
- 6/22/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Tazio Bettin | Colour by Erica Erin Angiolini | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 112pp
After a thousand years of warp storms, the Calaphrax Cluster has re-opened to the universe, and Baltus and his fellow Dark Angel Space Marines join a strike force sent to explore and secure the region, in search of forgotten artefacts and ancient technology! But the forces of Chaos are never far away… and a shameful Dark Angels secret from the Horus Heresy soon leads to a new front in the war!
Ahh, Warhammer 40000. I remember you from my youth. Hours spent painstakingly painting and arranging little figurines on my desk so I could make shooty noises out of the corner of my mouth and stare at them proudly.
What? Game? There’s a game?
Anyway, onto the comic. This volume comes from Titan and collects the first four issues of the series under the title of Will of Iron. There are plenty of opportunities to make shooty noises out of the corner of your mouth throughout because as we all know: in the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.
It’s not the destination, however, but the journey that really shines through in this volume.
The artwork, by Tazio Bettin, has some very impactful moments throughout. Made even more stunning by colourist Erica Erin Angiolini, there are a few pages where I just stopped to gape at the beautiful space vistas that these two have managed to bring alive. In fact, if it had been a comic comprised entirely of dramatic space landscapes, I would have been happy (but maybe a little bored). Luckily, we also get some well envisioned characters and action sequences as well.
On the story side, it’s written by George Mann. In our review of the first issue by Dean Fuller, he mentions how the story is not really for people new to Warhammer 40k or the surrounding universe. For this first volume, that description still stands true. I get that Space Marines don’t like Chaos Space Marines because of reasons and the Chaos Marines are probably the bad guys because they are uglier and wear black (possibly because it’s slimming?) but, beyond that, I don’t have much of an in depth knowledge myself. I mean, why can’t they all just get along?
I also realised, on the my third read through of the volume, that I didn’t know any of the character’s names. At first, I thought it was because they had names like Inquisitor Sabbethiel, Interregator-Chaplain Altheous, and Master Seraphus, which are long and complicated and refuse to stay in my brain. But on a fourth read through, I came to the conclusion that character development is on the weaker side.
Inquisitor Sabbethiel (just writing that name is a pain) and her motley crew are by far the most interesting group in the volume, but they are just teased at. Who are they? Why are they following them? They are also the most varied bunch of characters in the comic, providing a stark contrast to the faceless space marines and armies who shoot at each other for the rest of the issue. Maybe a bit more character time and less epic battles might have balanced it out, but an argument could be made that you don’t buy a ‘Warhammer’ comic for the emotional journey. Pew pew pew!
All in all, not a terrible volume. If you’re a 40k fan, and have the lore down, or are looking for a fast-paced, action-filled read this might be one worth checking out. But for the uninitiated or a random passer-by? Maybe not quite your cup of tea.
***½ 3.5/5...
After a thousand years of warp storms, the Calaphrax Cluster has re-opened to the universe, and Baltus and his fellow Dark Angel Space Marines join a strike force sent to explore and secure the region, in search of forgotten artefacts and ancient technology! But the forces of Chaos are never far away… and a shameful Dark Angels secret from the Horus Heresy soon leads to a new front in the war!
Ahh, Warhammer 40000. I remember you from my youth. Hours spent painstakingly painting and arranging little figurines on my desk so I could make shooty noises out of the corner of my mouth and stare at them proudly.
What? Game? There’s a game?
Anyway, onto the comic. This volume comes from Titan and collects the first four issues of the series under the title of Will of Iron. There are plenty of opportunities to make shooty noises out of the corner of your mouth throughout because as we all know: in the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.
It’s not the destination, however, but the journey that really shines through in this volume.
The artwork, by Tazio Bettin, has some very impactful moments throughout. Made even more stunning by colourist Erica Erin Angiolini, there are a few pages where I just stopped to gape at the beautiful space vistas that these two have managed to bring alive. In fact, if it had been a comic comprised entirely of dramatic space landscapes, I would have been happy (but maybe a little bored). Luckily, we also get some well envisioned characters and action sequences as well.
On the story side, it’s written by George Mann. In our review of the first issue by Dean Fuller, he mentions how the story is not really for people new to Warhammer 40k or the surrounding universe. For this first volume, that description still stands true. I get that Space Marines don’t like Chaos Space Marines because of reasons and the Chaos Marines are probably the bad guys because they are uglier and wear black (possibly because it’s slimming?) but, beyond that, I don’t have much of an in depth knowledge myself. I mean, why can’t they all just get along?
I also realised, on the my third read through of the volume, that I didn’t know any of the character’s names. At first, I thought it was because they had names like Inquisitor Sabbethiel, Interregator-Chaplain Altheous, and Master Seraphus, which are long and complicated and refuse to stay in my brain. But on a fourth read through, I came to the conclusion that character development is on the weaker side.
Inquisitor Sabbethiel (just writing that name is a pain) and her motley crew are by far the most interesting group in the volume, but they are just teased at. Who are they? Why are they following them? They are also the most varied bunch of characters in the comic, providing a stark contrast to the faceless space marines and armies who shoot at each other for the rest of the issue. Maybe a bit more character time and less epic battles might have balanced it out, but an argument could be made that you don’t buy a ‘Warhammer’ comic for the emotional journey. Pew pew pew!
All in all, not a terrible volume. If you’re a 40k fan, and have the lore down, or are looking for a fast-paced, action-filled read this might be one worth checking out. But for the uninitiated or a random passer-by? Maybe not quite your cup of tea.
***½ 3.5/5...
- 6/21/2017
- by Richard Axtell
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by I.N.J Culbard | Published by Titan Comics
It says a lot for the editorial team on this title that even though it has already, in its mere six issues, had a multitude of writers and artists it still manages to continue an interesting ongoing central plot while building smaller stories around it. Several writers and artists have come and gone, and this issue sees the arrival of George Mann and the welcome return from last issue of I.N.J Culbard, offering at least a little consistency in the art department. Although the other stories have come and gone, the central ongoing story is of The Sapling, essentially a planet destroying biological weapon with the mind of a child, and the mixed memories of The Doctor and Companion Alice. The Doctor and Alice are trying to save The Sapling from his terrible destiny but as he grows,...
It says a lot for the editorial team on this title that even though it has already, in its mere six issues, had a multitude of writers and artists it still manages to continue an interesting ongoing central plot while building smaller stories around it. Several writers and artists have come and gone, and this issue sees the arrival of George Mann and the welcome return from last issue of I.N.J Culbard, offering at least a little consistency in the art department. Although the other stories have come and gone, the central ongoing story is of The Sapling, essentially a planet destroying biological weapon with the mind of a child, and the mixed memories of The Doctor and Companion Alice. The Doctor and Alice are trying to save The Sapling from his terrible destiny but as he grows,...
- 6/20/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Dennis Calero | Published by Titan Comics
Doctor Who: Ghost Stories snuck up on me a bit, ready as I was to dislike it even before I started it. It has done that rare thing which is to surpass the material that preceded and inspired it. George Mann has taken a fun concept and really energised it, and it has been a fun read. Grant Gordon, aka The Ghost, has been written fairly seriously, and plays off the mischievous Twelfth Doctor very nicely. The revolving artists is a little jarring, with Dennis Calero now becoming the third artist in three issues. I am assuming as each issue is a quest for a different gemstone, the differing art is supposed to reflect this. No complaints this time round though, as Calero is something of a favourite.
So The Doctor has enlisted Grant, and his partner Lucy and their daughter Jennifer,...
Doctor Who: Ghost Stories snuck up on me a bit, ready as I was to dislike it even before I started it. It has done that rare thing which is to surpass the material that preceded and inspired it. George Mann has taken a fun concept and really energised it, and it has been a fun read. Grant Gordon, aka The Ghost, has been written fairly seriously, and plays off the mischievous Twelfth Doctor very nicely. The revolving artists is a little jarring, with Dennis Calero now becoming the third artist in three issues. I am assuming as each issue is a quest for a different gemstone, the differing art is supposed to reflect this. No complaints this time round though, as Calero is something of a favourite.
So The Doctor has enlisted Grant, and his partner Lucy and their daughter Jennifer,...
- 6/9/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Multiple "Doctors" collide in Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension from Titan Comics! Continue reading for release details, the Doctor Who Comics Day worldwide event, and four alternative covers!
Press Release: New York – May 23, 2017 – Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor is battling the universe’s darkest forces in the latest season of Doctor Who currently airing Saturdays at 9/8c on BBC America in the U.S., and at 9 p.m. Et on Space in Canada – but, the menace continues for the Doctor on August 30, 2017 with the multi-Doctor storyline, Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension, from Titan Comics!
This Alpha issue kick-starts Titan’s Doctor Who Comics Day global event (Saturday September 2, 2017) and continues in the Ninth Doctor special that same week - so retailers are encouraged to sign up and stock up for the celebrations.
Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension, is an epic event – comprised of eight chapters over three...
Press Release: New York – May 23, 2017 – Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor is battling the universe’s darkest forces in the latest season of Doctor Who currently airing Saturdays at 9/8c on BBC America in the U.S., and at 9 p.m. Et on Space in Canada – but, the menace continues for the Doctor on August 30, 2017 with the multi-Doctor storyline, Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension, from Titan Comics!
This Alpha issue kick-starts Titan’s Doctor Who Comics Day global event (Saturday September 2, 2017) and continues in the Ninth Doctor special that same week - so retailers are encouraged to sign up and stock up for the celebrations.
Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension, is an epic event – comprised of eight chapters over three...
- 5/25/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Written by George Mann | Art by Mariano Laclaustra | Published by Titan Comics
Normal service is resumed as, after last issue’s very good stand alone story , we return back to part 2 of George Mann’s ‘Beneath the Waves’ arc. It is always a little jarring when an ongoing storyline, such as this, is interrupted in mid-flow by a fill-in as the story loses some of its momentum, and you forget what came before. Sounds like recap time to me.
The Doctor has renewed acquaintances with Hattie, described as a ‘punk space-bassist rock star’, and taken her to, of all places, Seaton Bay in 1979 for, of all reasons, the best fish and chips anywhere in the galaxy. Supposedly a relaxing getaway for Hattie, going through a little personal crisis of her own, it soon became anything but. The Doctor went on the hunt for mysterious sea creatures that had been recently sighted,...
Normal service is resumed as, after last issue’s very good stand alone story , we return back to part 2 of George Mann’s ‘Beneath the Waves’ arc. It is always a little jarring when an ongoing storyline, such as this, is interrupted in mid-flow by a fill-in as the story loses some of its momentum, and you forget what came before. Sounds like recap time to me.
The Doctor has renewed acquaintances with Hattie, described as a ‘punk space-bassist rock star’, and taken her to, of all places, Seaton Bay in 1979 for, of all reasons, the best fish and chips anywhere in the galaxy. Supposedly a relaxing getaway for Hattie, going through a little personal crisis of her own, it soon became anything but. The Doctor went on the hunt for mysterious sea creatures that had been recently sighted,...
- 5/25/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
With a new Doctor Who on the horizon – as incumbent actor Peter Capaldi will exit the show this Christmas – what better time is there to celebrate the different incarnations of the time-travelling hero that the hit BBC sci-fi series has brought us over the past ten years? That’s the thinking from Titans Comics, as they’re about to deliver a four-way crossover featuring the union of Doctors Nine through Twelve.
The crossover will be titled Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension and, according to Comic Book Resources, is “set to tell its story in eight chapters over the course of three months.” It kicks off with an Alpha Issue to be released in August, ahead of Titan’s “Doctor Who Comics Day” global event on Saturday September 2nd. The series will come from the creators of the various Doctor Who books out there: writers Nick Abadzis (Tenth Doctor), George Mann...
The crossover will be titled Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension and, according to Comic Book Resources, is “set to tell its story in eight chapters over the course of three months.” It kicks off with an Alpha Issue to be released in August, ahead of Titan’s “Doctor Who Comics Day” global event on Saturday September 2nd. The series will come from the creators of the various Doctor Who books out there: writers Nick Abadzis (Tenth Doctor), George Mann...
- 5/24/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Written by George Mann | Art by Pasquale Qualano | Published by Titan Comics
I was a little bit hasty with my preconceptions of this book. A mini-series based on a Dr Who TV Christmas special that I didn’t particularly like looked doomed to failure, review wise. Instead George Mann served up a first issue that surpassed the TV episode, and showed these characters could be used well. ‘These’ characters are Grant and Lucy, the stars of the TV special, now joined by their young daughter Jennifer, this being several years after the special. Grant Gordon is, of course, the world’s first superhero, an affectionate homage to Silver Age superheroes in general, and Superman in particular. He became that superhero courtesy of a reality altering gem that ended up in his possession as a boy courtesy of The Doctor on one of his many escapades.
The Doctor now has asked...
I was a little bit hasty with my preconceptions of this book. A mini-series based on a Dr Who TV Christmas special that I didn’t particularly like looked doomed to failure, review wise. Instead George Mann served up a first issue that surpassed the TV episode, and showed these characters could be used well. ‘These’ characters are Grant and Lucy, the stars of the TV special, now joined by their young daughter Jennifer, this being several years after the special. Grant Gordon is, of course, the world’s first superhero, an affectionate homage to Silver Age superheroes in general, and Superman in particular. He became that superhero courtesy of a reality altering gem that ended up in his possession as a boy courtesy of The Doctor on one of his many escapades.
The Doctor now has asked...
- 5/10/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Mariano Laclaustra | Published by Titan Comics
This issue sees new beginnings, as Year Three publishing wise begins. Robbie Williams makes way for George Mann, and Rachel Stott for Mariano Laclaustra. A fair swap on the face of it, though I’ll miss Robbie Morrison’s scripts as they were great fun. New beginnings always bring a new status quo, and we have The Doctor once again travelling alone, after his previous adventure with Sonny and Val. Although he’s never really alone is he, as what is a Doctor without his Tardis.
The Devil makes work for idle hands, so The Doctor is out and about keeping busy. Latest port of call is the water world of New Oceana, where The Doctor is attending the opening of a ziggurat sealed for over a thousand years. Turns out it’s actually a robotic manufacturing plant,...
This issue sees new beginnings, as Year Three publishing wise begins. Robbie Williams makes way for George Mann, and Rachel Stott for Mariano Laclaustra. A fair swap on the face of it, though I’ll miss Robbie Morrison’s scripts as they were great fun. New beginnings always bring a new status quo, and we have The Doctor once again travelling alone, after his previous adventure with Sonny and Val. Although he’s never really alone is he, as what is a Doctor without his Tardis.
The Devil makes work for idle hands, so The Doctor is out and about keeping busy. Latest port of call is the water world of New Oceana, where The Doctor is attending the opening of a ziggurat sealed for over a thousand years. Turns out it’s actually a robotic manufacturing plant,...
- 4/25/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Ian Rodriguez | Published by Titan Comics
Before I get stuck into the review in earnest, cards on the table time. I didn’t enjoy the Christmas special that inspired this 4 part mini-series. The Return of Dr Mysterio appeared on our screens Christmas 2016, and seems to have been very well liked by most. That should have included me, as it featured Dr Who of course, and something of an affectionate nod to comic books and superheroes, which have been a part of my life for 4 decades. I appreciated the intent, it just didn’t work for me. This mini-series was designed to build on from the events in that TV special, and I do have an interest in that, to see where Grant and Lucy have been since we last saw them.
For those that never saw the Christmas Special, the Twelfth Doctor was essentially...
Before I get stuck into the review in earnest, cards on the table time. I didn’t enjoy the Christmas special that inspired this 4 part mini-series. The Return of Dr Mysterio appeared on our screens Christmas 2016, and seems to have been very well liked by most. That should have included me, as it featured Dr Who of course, and something of an affectionate nod to comic books and superheroes, which have been a part of my life for 4 decades. I appreciated the intent, it just didn’t work for me. This mini-series was designed to build on from the events in that TV special, and I do have an interest in that, to see where Grant and Lucy have been since we last saw them.
For those that never saw the Christmas Special, the Twelfth Doctor was essentially...
- 4/12/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann, Tauriq Moosa, Michael Walsh | Art by Daniele Serra, Damien Worm, Michael Walsh, Dylan Burnett | Published by Titan Comics
As big a fan of Titan Comics as I am, and I love 95% of their output, I have struggled a little with the Dark Souls books they have put out. The format may vary, as may the creative teams, but Dark Souls in comic book form has too often seemed too fantasy generic to me. They’ve not been terrible or even bad, and I know there is a huge fan base out there, but for me they have at times come up short as good adaptations of the property they are licenced from. The Titan Comics Deus Ex book was good, the Assassin’s Creed books have been excellent, but the Dark Souls books have lacked the same spark. Maybe too much freedom in adaptation is a bad thing?...
As big a fan of Titan Comics as I am, and I love 95% of their output, I have struggled a little with the Dark Souls books they have put out. The format may vary, as may the creative teams, but Dark Souls in comic book form has too often seemed too fantasy generic to me. They’ve not been terrible or even bad, and I know there is a huge fan base out there, but for me they have at times come up short as good adaptations of the property they are licenced from. The Titan Comics Deus Ex book was good, the Assassin’s Creed books have been excellent, but the Dark Souls books have lacked the same spark. Maybe too much freedom in adaptation is a bad thing?...
- 4/6/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Robbie Morrison | Art by Rachel Stott | Published by Titan Comics
Robbie Morrison continued his winning streak with last issue, the first of this new arc. Although for a second it looked as though Morrison would be treating us to the adventures of the Time Surgeon and companion Kara, fighting the dastardly Minister and the Deathroids, it turned out to be a comic book within a comic book. The comic book was a loose adaptation of The Doctor’s adventures, based on urban myth and whispers, and written and drawn by creators Val and Sonny. The real Doctor was not overly impressed by their efforts, and decided to take them on a quick tour of the universe with him, so they write a more realistic book, relatively speaking of course.
This being The Doctor, things don’t go particularly as planned. After a few misadventures they end up in...
Robbie Morrison continued his winning streak with last issue, the first of this new arc. Although for a second it looked as though Morrison would be treating us to the adventures of the Time Surgeon and companion Kara, fighting the dastardly Minister and the Deathroids, it turned out to be a comic book within a comic book. The comic book was a loose adaptation of The Doctor’s adventures, based on urban myth and whispers, and written and drawn by creators Val and Sonny. The real Doctor was not overly impressed by their efforts, and decided to take them on a quick tour of the universe with him, so they write a more realistic book, relatively speaking of course.
This being The Doctor, things don’t go particularly as planned. After a few misadventures they end up in...
- 3/23/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Cavan Scott, George Mann | Art by Ivan Rodriguez, Walter Geovanni | Published by Titan Comics
The Cybermen, bar none, have always been my favourite Dr Who villains. In fact, not only my favourite Who villains, but in my top ten of science fiction villains ever. I could also bore you with reasons why they are not ‘villains’ as such in my mind, but unless you have a beer in your hand and a few hours to spare I’ll excuse you for now. It’s not just me of course, so why are the Cybermen so popular? I think, like the Daleks, they tap into two areas of the human mind. A fear of technology, of technology surpassing us and then suppressing us. Fear also of being imprisoned, of being turned into something we don’t want to be and something we cannot ever escape from. The Borg in...
The Cybermen, bar none, have always been my favourite Dr Who villains. In fact, not only my favourite Who villains, but in my top ten of science fiction villains ever. I could also bore you with reasons why they are not ‘villains’ as such in my mind, but unless you have a beer in your hand and a few hours to spare I’ll excuse you for now. It’s not just me of course, so why are the Cybermen so popular? I think, like the Daleks, they tap into two areas of the human mind. A fear of technology, of technology surpassing us and then suppressing us. Fear also of being imprisoned, of being turned into something we don’t want to be and something we cannot ever escape from. The Borg in...
- 3/22/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
The critically acclaimed Dark Souls short stories return on April 5, 2017, with eight new fresh rakes on the staggeringly popular mythos! Titan Comics’ Tales of Ember series follows the smash success of Dark Souls: Winter’s Spite and Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame. George Mann (Doctor Who) and Alan Quah (Dark Souls: Winter’s Spite) return to the eldritch world of their …
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- 3/20/2017
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
The critically acclaimed Dark Souls short stories return on April 5th 2017, with eight new fresh rakes on the staggeringly popular mythos as Titan Comics’ Tales of Ember series follows the smash success of Dark Souls: Winter’s Spite and Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame.
George Mann (Doctor Who) and Alan Quah (Dark Souls: Winter’s Spite) return to the eldritch world of their three-time sell-out smash Dark Souls series alongside a host of creators; Tauriq Moosa (Dark Souls), Damien Worm (The October Faction), Michael Walsh (Hawkeye) and more!
Dark Souls: Tales Of Ember #1 (of 2)
Writers: George Mann, Tauriq Moosa and more
Artists: Alan Quah, Michael Walsh, Daniel Serra, Damien Worm
Fc – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: April 5, 2017...
George Mann (Doctor Who) and Alan Quah (Dark Souls: Winter’s Spite) return to the eldritch world of their three-time sell-out smash Dark Souls series alongside a host of creators; Tauriq Moosa (Dark Souls), Damien Worm (The October Faction), Michael Walsh (Hawkeye) and more!
Dark Souls: Tales Of Ember #1 (of 2)
Writers: George Mann, Tauriq Moosa and more
Artists: Alan Quah, Michael Walsh, Daniel Serra, Damien Worm
Fc – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: April 5, 2017...
- 3/10/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Rachel Stott | Published by Titan Comics
I haven’t been reading this series that much for various reasons. One is the normal reason, time, and the fact there is such a strong crop of comics out at any one time these days. Other reasons include the fact I am still a little on the fence with this Twelfth incarnation of The Doctor, both with the character and with the comic book itself. I don’t actually dislike either, but just feel there are better Doctor’s and better Doctor Who books out there at the moment. I picked this up with interest, to see if George Mann could prove me wrong, and persuade me this should be a book I read every month.
So where does The Doctor find himself as we begin the issue? It seems he has taken on Hattie as his new companion,...
I haven’t been reading this series that much for various reasons. One is the normal reason, time, and the fact there is such a strong crop of comics out at any one time these days. Other reasons include the fact I am still a little on the fence with this Twelfth incarnation of The Doctor, both with the character and with the comic book itself. I don’t actually dislike either, but just feel there are better Doctor’s and better Doctor Who books out there at the moment. I picked this up with interest, to see if George Mann could prove me wrong, and persuade me this should be a book I read every month.
So where does The Doctor find himself as we begin the issue? It seems he has taken on Hattie as his new companion,...
- 11/9/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Tazio Bettin | Published by Titan Comics
I must confess to not really know much about Warhammer, other than it is huge in the niche it occupies. I know it was created back in the 1980′s, and has evolved steadily from a humble table top game to the massive success it is now, encompassing games, figures, films, books and comics. Ah, comics, now we are back on safe ground for me. I know Boom! in the U.S published Warhammer comics, to generally positive reviews, and Warhammer strips appeared in Warhammer Monthly back in the day, so it does have a reasonable four-colour pedigree. I come into reviewing this new series then with neutral eyes.
My main worry approaching any new series like this, one that has a mythology and history to maintain, is that I will get lost right off the bat and not...
I must confess to not really know much about Warhammer, other than it is huge in the niche it occupies. I know it was created back in the 1980′s, and has evolved steadily from a humble table top game to the massive success it is now, encompassing games, figures, films, books and comics. Ah, comics, now we are back on safe ground for me. I know Boom! in the U.S published Warhammer comics, to generally positive reviews, and Warhammer strips appeared in Warhammer Monthly back in the day, so it does have a reasonable four-colour pedigree. I come into reviewing this new series then with neutral eyes.
My main worry approaching any new series like this, one that has a mythology and history to maintain, is that I will get lost right off the bat and not...
- 10/23/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Dan Watters, Cassandra Khaw, George Mann | Art by Caspar Wijngaard, Daniele Serra, Nick Percival | Published by Titan Comics
I’ll be honest, Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame #2 is a tough book to rate easily. Not just because it is an anthology book, tough enough in itself, but also because what criteria do you use? Do you judge it solely as a comic book? As an adaptation of a game? As fantasy? The first issue as a self contained comic was ok, I felt the scripting quite weak and generic but the art very good. So, as a game adaptation that concentrated more on the visuals it was a very good effort, but as a comic pitched at the general reader, as an overall package, it was average at best. That being said, the anthology format is definitely the right way for this title to go, and...
I’ll be honest, Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame #2 is a tough book to rate easily. Not just because it is an anthology book, tough enough in itself, but also because what criteria do you use? Do you judge it solely as a comic book? As an adaptation of a game? As fantasy? The first issue as a self contained comic was ok, I felt the scripting quite weak and generic but the art very good. So, as a game adaptation that concentrated more on the visuals it was a very good effort, but as a comic pitched at the general reader, as an overall package, it was average at best. That being said, the anthology format is definitely the right way for this title to go, and...
- 10/17/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann, Tauria Moosa, Dan Watters | Art by Piotr Kowlaki, Damien Worm, Nick Percival | Published by Titan Comics
The Dark Souls comics so far have been ok, and in fact have felt very much in spirit like the games they are based on, but have proven quite tough nuts to crack in terms of creating interesting characters and narratives. Adequate in the limited context of things designed solely for games, but not in a medium such as comics. I suspect this difficulty in sustaining twenty page plus stories each issue is why Titan took the editorial decision to go the anthology route, and have Legend of the Flame consist of several, shorter stories. Apart from the fact creators can tell nice, quick stories from the Dark Souls universe with far less restriction, we as readers get a much truer feel for this material, as the game itself is...
The Dark Souls comics so far have been ok, and in fact have felt very much in spirit like the games they are based on, but have proven quite tough nuts to crack in terms of creating interesting characters and narratives. Adequate in the limited context of things designed solely for games, but not in a medium such as comics. I suspect this difficulty in sustaining twenty page plus stories each issue is why Titan took the editorial decision to go the anthology route, and have Legend of the Flame consist of several, shorter stories. Apart from the fact creators can tell nice, quick stories from the Dark Souls universe with far less restriction, we as readers get a much truer feel for this material, as the game itself is...
- 10/4/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
In addition to the current Dark Souls comic series, Titan Comics has announced a new four-part miniseries from writer George Mann and illustrator Alan Quah called Dark Souls: Winter’s Spite, which begins in November. Check out the mouth-wateringly beautiful covers… Continue Reading →
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- 8/19/2016
- by David Gelmini
- DreadCentral.com
Titan Comics' "Doctor Who: Supremacy Of The Cybermen", available August 17, 2016 is written by George Mann, Cavan Scott and illustrated by Ivan Rodriguez and Walter Geovanni, with covers by Alessandro Vitti, Nicola Righi and Fabio Listrani:
"...exiled from 'Gallifrey' at the very end of Time, 'Rassilon', the fallen leader of the 'Time Lords', has been captured by the last of the 'Cybermen'.
"Now the Cybermen have access to time travel. With it, every defeat is now a victory. Every foe is now dead - or 'Cyberized'..."
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"...exiled from 'Gallifrey' at the very end of Time, 'Rassilon', the fallen leader of the 'Time Lords', has been captured by the last of the 'Cybermen'.
"Now the Cybermen have access to time travel. With it, every defeat is now a victory. Every foe is now dead - or 'Cyberized'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Doctor Who"...
Order the "Doctor Who: 'Cyberleader' & 'The Master' ...
- 8/13/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
New Original Ongoing Comic Adventures Based In The Universe
Of The Legendary Tabletop Miniatures War Game!
Games Workshop and Titan Comics are thrilled to announce the exciting creative team of writer George Mann (Dark Souls, Warhammer Black Library, Eighth Doctor) and artists Tazio Bettin (Independence Day, Sally of the Wasteland) and Enrica Eren Angiolini who kick-off the phenomenal new Warhammer 40,000 comic series this October!
Now in its seventh edition, the ever-popular tabletop miniatures war game Warhammer 40,000 continues to go from strength to strength. The universe is also explored in dozens of best-selling novels, roleplaying and card games, apps and videogames. Additionally the new Dawn Of War III videogame has been announced for 2017 and looks set to join the previous two games in the series as both a critical and sales smash hit!
Hitting stores on October 12, 2016, the new Warhammer 40,000 comic sees Mann and Bettin take the series to new heights with the first adventure,...
Of The Legendary Tabletop Miniatures War Game!
Games Workshop and Titan Comics are thrilled to announce the exciting creative team of writer George Mann (Dark Souls, Warhammer Black Library, Eighth Doctor) and artists Tazio Bettin (Independence Day, Sally of the Wasteland) and Enrica Eren Angiolini who kick-off the phenomenal new Warhammer 40,000 comic series this October!
Now in its seventh edition, the ever-popular tabletop miniatures war game Warhammer 40,000 continues to go from strength to strength. The universe is also explored in dozens of best-selling novels, roleplaying and card games, apps and videogames. Additionally the new Dawn Of War III videogame has been announced for 2017 and looks set to join the previous two games in the series as both a critical and sales smash hit!
Hitting stores on October 12, 2016, the new Warhammer 40,000 comic sees Mann and Bettin take the series to new heights with the first adventure,...
- 7/8/2016
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
Written by George Mann | Art by Mariano Laclaustra | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
This issue is a great one for both ongoing fans, and for people thinking about giving this title a go. For ongoing fans, this takes place after Clara Oswald’s last adventure with The Doctor, that one which saw her depart as his companion, and as we know from experience a companion-less Doctor tends to be even more of a loose cannon than normal. For potential new readers, this is that nirvana that editors dream of, the ‘great jumping on point’ issue, where you can pick up and run with this current incarnations future adventures, and be in on the ground floor for any new companions that may show up. Fresh starts are nice now and again to shake up a book, give it a fresh coat of paint, and perhaps adjust the direction it was previously pointing in.
This issue is a great one for both ongoing fans, and for people thinking about giving this title a go. For ongoing fans, this takes place after Clara Oswald’s last adventure with The Doctor, that one which saw her depart as his companion, and as we know from experience a companion-less Doctor tends to be even more of a loose cannon than normal. For potential new readers, this is that nirvana that editors dream of, the ‘great jumping on point’ issue, where you can pick up and run with this current incarnations future adventures, and be in on the ground floor for any new companions that may show up. Fresh starts are nice now and again to shake up a book, give it a fresh coat of paint, and perhaps adjust the direction it was previously pointing in.
- 5/30/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Alan Quah | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
The first issue of this book was something of a curiosity to me. How do you take a, admittedly very good cult favourite, open world game with disposable characters and construct a linear story with characters the readers will care about? That seemed a tall order for anyone, but George Mann was a decent choice considering the variety of mediums he has worked across. His approach in the first issue for the most part worked, though couldn’t disguise the fact these characters felt and acted like they were playing a level of the game, even to the point we jump from locale to locale, and have boss fights of a sort. Deliberate homage, corporate oversight, or just working with what you’ve got? I was hoping issue 2 would make things a little clearer.
Last...
The first issue of this book was something of a curiosity to me. How do you take a, admittedly very good cult favourite, open world game with disposable characters and construct a linear story with characters the readers will care about? That seemed a tall order for anyone, but George Mann was a decent choice considering the variety of mediums he has worked across. His approach in the first issue for the most part worked, though couldn’t disguise the fact these characters felt and acted like they were playing a level of the game, even to the point we jump from locale to locale, and have boss fights of a sort. Deliberate homage, corporate oversight, or just working with what you’ve got? I was hoping issue 2 would make things a little clearer.
Last...
- 5/26/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
BBC Worldwide North America and Titan Comics have revealed this week that this summer’s special Doctor Who event comic will feature the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors from Titan’s four ongoing Doctor Who series. This comic will be a spectacular five-part, bi-weekly adventure featuring one of the Doctor’s most iconic foes – the Cybermen!
Penned by best-selling authors George Mann (Eighth Doctor, Dark Souls) and Cavan Scott (Ninth Doctor, Vikings) with art by Alessandro Vitti (Secret Warriors, Captain America & Hawkeye), this highly anticipated event comic kicks-off in stores and on digital platforms Wednesday July 6th 2016, supported by Titan’s third annual Doctor Who Comics Day event on Saturday, July 9th 2016.
2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the show’s iconic cyborgs, the Cybermen. The Cybermen first appeared in the serial The Tenth Planet in 1966, and have been featured in Doctor Who numerous times since, including the 2006 two-part modern origin story,...
Penned by best-selling authors George Mann (Eighth Doctor, Dark Souls) and Cavan Scott (Ninth Doctor, Vikings) with art by Alessandro Vitti (Secret Warriors, Captain America & Hawkeye), this highly anticipated event comic kicks-off in stores and on digital platforms Wednesday July 6th 2016, supported by Titan’s third annual Doctor Who Comics Day event on Saturday, July 9th 2016.
2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the show’s iconic cyborgs, the Cybermen. The Cybermen first appeared in the serial The Tenth Planet in 1966, and have been featured in Doctor Who numerous times since, including the 2006 two-part modern origin story,...
- 4/21/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Alan Quah | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
The link between games, comics, television and movies (and assorted merchandise and toys of course) is growing stronger by the month seemingly, and there seems to be fewer and fewer franchises left that haven’t embraced the age of multi-media cross appeal. Clearly Bandai Namco Entertainment, publisher of the cult computer games (Dark Souls and Dark Souls II) have decided the time is right to dip their toes in that particular pool. Which is interesting, as Dark Souls doesn’t lend itself as readily to comics adaptation as some other games, like Deus Ex, do.
While certainly no expert, I have played Dark Souls, and the game is set in a large open world environment, is insanely difficult, and has the main objective of utilising stealth to progress through various adventures. The game operates on...
The link between games, comics, television and movies (and assorted merchandise and toys of course) is growing stronger by the month seemingly, and there seems to be fewer and fewer franchises left that haven’t embraced the age of multi-media cross appeal. Clearly Bandai Namco Entertainment, publisher of the cult computer games (Dark Souls and Dark Souls II) have decided the time is right to dip their toes in that particular pool. Which is interesting, as Dark Souls doesn’t lend itself as readily to comics adaptation as some other games, like Deus Ex, do.
While certainly no expert, I have played Dark Souls, and the game is set in a large open world environment, is insanely difficult, and has the main objective of utilising stealth to progress through various adventures. The game operates on...
- 4/12/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by George Mann | Art by Emma Vieceli | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
Sometimes a book, a character, or a creative team, just don’t click for you no matter how hard you try to like them. The elephant in the room for me for example is Deadpool, never liked the character or the comics (though admittedly the film is very good). It has been much the same with this 5 issue series, George Mann’s writing has failed to really impress and Emma Vieceli’s visuals have been just too cartoony. Not badly written or drawn in a technical sense, just not pushing the right buttons for me. I was really hoping this final issue could make a liar of me, persuade me that this mini-series needs at least a partial reappraisal.
So where were we? The Doctor and companion Josie have been checking off their mysterious ‘to-do’ list,...
Sometimes a book, a character, or a creative team, just don’t click for you no matter how hard you try to like them. The elephant in the room for me for example is Deadpool, never liked the character or the comics (though admittedly the film is very good). It has been much the same with this 5 issue series, George Mann’s writing has failed to really impress and Emma Vieceli’s visuals have been just too cartoony. Not badly written or drawn in a technical sense, just not pushing the right buttons for me. I was really hoping this final issue could make a liar of me, persuade me that this mini-series needs at least a partial reappraisal.
So where were we? The Doctor and companion Josie have been checking off their mysterious ‘to-do’ list,...
- 3/27/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Titan-Comics has just released the first page from the highly anticipated Dark Souls comic releasing in April. Based on the very popular video game series George Mann and Alan Quah have been overseeing this project since its inception. Also, check out the variant covers for Dark Souls which Titan-Comics released early this month.
Dark Souls Issue #1
Writer: George Mann
Artist: Alan Quah
On sale Date: April 6, 2016
Welcome to the world of Dark Souls; a landscape bathed in arcane fantasy, where primordial forces govern the tides of time, bonfires flicker in the darkness, and the undead stalk the earth in search of impossible redemption. From Titan Comics and Doctor Who scribe, George Mann, comes this original tale of adventure and visceral horror that throws readers deep into the twisted myth of Namco-Bandai’s award-winning video-game franchise.
Dark Souls Issue #1
Writer: George Mann
Artist: Alan Quah
On sale Date: April 6, 2016
Welcome to the world of Dark Souls; a landscape bathed in arcane fantasy, where primordial forces govern the tides of time, bonfires flicker in the darkness, and the undead stalk the earth in search of impossible redemption. From Titan Comics and Doctor Who scribe, George Mann, comes this original tale of adventure and visceral horror that throws readers deep into the twisted myth of Namco-Bandai’s award-winning video-game franchise.
- 2/23/2016
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
Written by George Mann | Art by Emma Vieceli | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
To date I have been very underwhelmed by this series. Part of that may be that my expectations were too high, specifically excitement at a chance to add some genuine depth and character to an incarnation of the Doctor that has had a fraction of the exposure of the others. Taking that into account, I still think there has been too much of ‘Dr Who by the numbers’, very generic, almost throwaway material. Mann has yet to nail down why we should love this character, what makes him unique, why his adventures are an essential read. I was most definitely looking for a marked improvement with The Eighth Doctor #3.
This month we pitch up in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1866, where the Doctor and Companion Josie are enjoying the theatre, specifically the fantastically named Phillpot’s Magisterial Delights.
To date I have been very underwhelmed by this series. Part of that may be that my expectations were too high, specifically excitement at a chance to add some genuine depth and character to an incarnation of the Doctor that has had a fraction of the exposure of the others. Taking that into account, I still think there has been too much of ‘Dr Who by the numbers’, very generic, almost throwaway material. Mann has yet to nail down why we should love this character, what makes him unique, why his adventures are an essential read. I was most definitely looking for a marked improvement with The Eighth Doctor #3.
This month we pitch up in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1866, where the Doctor and Companion Josie are enjoying the theatre, specifically the fantastically named Phillpot’s Magisterial Delights.
- 1/27/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
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