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Doctor Who: A Fairytale Life
What's better: an ugly reality or beautiful fantasy? This is the question the Doctor is forced to confront in a medieval fantasy world where Amy Pond finds herself reluctantly cast as a damsel in distress. Matthew Sturges, Eisner Award-nominated writer of Jack of Fables, spins this yarn, featuring covers by Mark Buckingham of Miracleman and Fables fame.
93 pages, Paperback
First published November 22, 2011
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September 26, 2011
Quick! Think of everything you don't like about medieval fantasy. Now think of things that make comic books unpleasant reading experiences. Now think of all the things that have the potential to go wrong in Doctor Who.
Of all three categories, this book (or at least, the first fourth as available on NetGalley) did probably about half of the things you thought of.
1. Highly stereotypical and, you know, BORING fantasy setting: check. (Somewhat explaned, but still annoying.)
2. Ridiculous clothing: check.
3. Billowing capes everywhere even when it's not useful and/or physically practical for them to be billowing as they are: check.
4. Poor art: check. (No, really, the faces... *shudder*)
5. The Doctor pushing his companion off to the side/minimizing her involvement in the plot: check.
6. Time Lord-ness used as a get-out-of-jail-free card for danger: check.
7. Random disappearing TARDIS: check.
8. Plot which feels, therefore, extremely contrived: check.
This could be an interesting story if told onscreen, but it doesn't make a very good graphic novel. The art is verging on unpleasant - no, I couldn't do better, but I know several people who could and none of them have graduated college yet - and the storyline, while full of potential, depends on a passive Amy, about which I am less than enthused. Also, I was confused as to where this took place in the timeline - before the Hungry Earth double episode or after it? - and that unanswered question limited my enjoyment of the rest of the story.
Maybe the other 75% of the book will improve it, but I'm not interested in finding out.
Full disclosure: I recieved this book from the publisher via Netgalley. (It's my first Netgalley read!) No outside considerations went into this review.
Of all three categories, this book (or at least, the first fourth as available on NetGalley) did probably about half of the things you thought of.
1. Highly stereotypical and, you know, BORING fantasy setting: check. (Somewhat explaned, but still annoying.)
2. Ridiculous clothing: check.
3. Billowing capes everywhere even when it's not useful and/or physically practical for them to be billowing as they are: check.
4. Poor art: check. (No, really, the faces... *shudder*)
5. The Doctor pushing his companion off to the side/minimizing her involvement in the plot: check.
6. Time Lord-ness used as a get-out-of-jail-free card for danger: check.
7. Random disappearing TARDIS: check.
8. Plot which feels, therefore, extremely contrived: check.
This could be an interesting story if told onscreen, but it doesn't make a very good graphic novel. The art is verging on unpleasant - no, I couldn't do better, but I know several people who could and none of them have graduated college yet - and the storyline, while full of potential, depends on a passive Amy, about which I am less than enthused. Also, I was confused as to where this took place in the timeline - before the Hungry Earth double episode or after it? - and that unanswered question limited my enjoyment of the rest of the story.
Maybe the other 75% of the book will improve it, but I'm not interested in finding out.
Full disclosure: I recieved this book from the publisher via Netgalley. (It's my first Netgalley read!) No outside considerations went into this review.
December 14, 2015
I last read this graphic novel over four years ago when it was first released - and I distinctly remember that I wasn't impressed. I thought it could be fun to pull it off the shelf now and see if the passage of time made it a better read.
Nope. It was cheesy, boring, and painfully predictable - even the plot formula it used to 'explain magic with science' has been used so many times in various Doctor Who media that I rolled my eyes when I easily figured out what was going to happen. I could see that the author was deliberately trying to incorporate classic 'medieval fairytale' tropes, but instead of enhancing the plot they only worked to flatten it. On the plus side, Eleven and Amy's attitude, tone and dialogue seemed right on the mark and made the tale easier to read.
It's also worth remembering that this book is not really aimed at adults, and twelve-year-old Whovians will probably enjoy it. There were also a few Classic Who references in there for more hardcore fans to spot, which was quite fun. Additionally, the art was vivid and beautiful - but I really feel as though the artist failed to capture Matt Smith and Karen Gillan's likeness - a minor complaint, but irritating all the same.
All in all, while it was a short and bearable read, this comic put me off purchasing comics not produced by Doctor Who Magazine all those years ago - and it still does today.
Nope. It was cheesy, boring, and painfully predictable - even the plot formula it used to 'explain magic with science' has been used so many times in various Doctor Who media that I rolled my eyes when I easily figured out what was going to happen. I could see that the author was deliberately trying to incorporate classic 'medieval fairytale' tropes, but instead of enhancing the plot they only worked to flatten it. On the plus side, Eleven and Amy's attitude, tone and dialogue seemed right on the mark and made the tale easier to read.
It's also worth remembering that this book is not really aimed at adults, and twelve-year-old Whovians will probably enjoy it. There were also a few Classic Who references in there for more hardcore fans to spot, which was quite fun. Additionally, the art was vivid and beautiful - but I really feel as though the artist failed to capture Matt Smith and Karen Gillan's likeness - a minor complaint, but irritating all the same.
All in all, while it was a short and bearable read, this comic put me off purchasing comics not produced by Doctor Who Magazine all those years ago - and it still does today.
April 11, 2015
The author did an amazing job matching the tone and voice of Matt Smith's doctor and a decent (not quite as good) job with Amy. The story was a mix of fun and light with a touch of serious and sad. I enjoyed it more than I expected to.
April 2, 2018
“DOCTOR WHO: A FAIRYTALE LIFE”
A fun story about a theme-park world in which the residents think that everything is real.
Issue #1
Amy: “What's that blinky red thing over there?” - Amy
Doctor: “THAT is important. That is definitely an extremely important red blinky thing.”
Amy: “What does it mean?”
Doctor: “Not a clue. I'm sure it's nothing. Let's go.” (p7)
Issue #2
“Now, let's not be hasty. Haste causes all sorts of trouble, not the least of which is waste.” (p25)
Issue #3
Callum: “Don't tell me you won't carry a weapon, either?”
Doctor: “No, I don't care for weapon. Just this once, however … I'll have lance.
Lances are cool.” (p52)
Issue #4
Callum: “Thank you, Doctor. This is a strange new world we're entering into.”
Doctor: “Yes, but it's the REAL one.” (p89)
A fun story about a theme-park world in which the residents think that everything is real.
Issue #1
Amy: “What's that blinky red thing over there?” - Amy
Doctor: “THAT is important. That is definitely an extremely important red blinky thing.”
Amy: “What does it mean?”
Doctor: “Not a clue. I'm sure it's nothing. Let's go.” (p7)
Issue #2
“Now, let's not be hasty. Haste causes all sorts of trouble, not the least of which is waste.” (p25)
Issue #3
Callum: “Don't tell me you won't carry a weapon, either?”
Doctor: “No, I don't care for weapon. Just this once, however … I'll have lance.
Lances are cool.” (p52)
Issue #4
Callum: “Thank you, Doctor. This is a strange new world we're entering into.”
Doctor: “Yes, but it's the REAL one.” (p89)
February 25, 2024
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This is an enjoyable enough fantasy-world-actually-a-theme-park story, with the Doctor and Amy liberating the oppressed. The art by Kelly Yates is seriously below par though, with Amy much more freckled than the real Karen Gillan and the Doctor often looking like someone else entirely. This was early in the Eleventh Doctor era, so perhaps the lead characters’ images were not well communicated to the artist, but it’s a barrier to enjoyment. There are some nice covers by Bill Willingham though.
This is an enjoyable enough fantasy-world-actually-a-theme-park story, with the Doctor and Amy liberating the oppressed. The art by Kelly Yates is seriously below par though, with Amy much more freckled than the real Karen Gillan and the Doctor often looking like someone else entirely. This was early in the Eleventh Doctor era, so perhaps the lead characters’ images were not well communicated to the artist, but it’s a barrier to enjoyment. There are some nice covers by Bill Willingham though.
June 6, 2023
This is a fun side adventure from the Doctor Who universe. The Doctor and Amy end up on what should be a vacation planet, that is actually under quarantine. Chaos ensues. The story is good, but the art wasn't great.
November 13, 2024
This was so fun! A lot of these Doctor Who comics are just too serious for me and lose a lot of the humour that I enjoy in the series. This is the first comic in that universe that I feel actually read like an episode! Lots of serious moments, but also lots of laugh out loud bits too.
August 24, 2017
Not much of a story for 3*, but I needed a bit of distraction and this comic provided it.
December 20, 2019
A fun little adventure of the the 11th Doctor with Amy. Based on the text clues it is set not long after they left set off on their first adventures together.
March 7, 2020
I miss Matt Smith's Doctor so when I found this at a used book store, I def grabbed it. Was a fun little story and very in character. The artwork was a little offputting though at times.
November 11, 2011
ARC Provided by NetGalley
OK so this ARC only provided access to the first issue (of 4), so it’s a bit difficult to judge the whole tale so this is review is based upon only--ONLY--the 1st issue.
Amy and the Doctor are headed off on their next adventure, this time to a world where Amy can be a princess, just like she always dreamed of. And the doctor knows of just such a world, a holiday world where the rich can go to relax. But there is evil afoot (it’s the doctor what else would you expect) and the world is not what it once was and no one is here for relaxation anymore. There are still kings and knights and dragons, but an evil monster lurks and takes those that are sick and injured. What happens to them no one knows, but the Doctor and Amy may just find out, as their both in deep trouble. The Tardis is missing, knights have them surrounded, and the world has been guarantied for a long time because of an infection. How will the Doctor and Amy get out of this one alive?
Since this is just the first issue, and I don’t have much experience reading Doctor Who comics, I can only offer my opinion based upon what I’ve read and what I know of the show. Based upon what I see in the comic it seems like it’s going to be an interesting storyline, but I fear it maybe a bit predictable. I can already guess that the “creature” taking people is really a medical bot gone a bit haywire and it’s attempting to heal them. What it does to do this I’m not quite sure yet (maybe turn them into the animal/human hybrids we see briefly in the background.) But perhaps I’ll be proven wrong. It does seem like this will a great Doctor adventure and I love the fact that they’ve crossed over into the fairytale world. It’s such a different type of adventure for the Doctor and his companions, at least from my experience, that I want to see what happens next.
The artwork is OK, but I face the same problem I do whenever a TV show is translated into a comic....they try to hard to make it look exactly like real life actors/actresses the characters are based upon. And while here they look mostly like they do in real life there’s something a bit off in their expressions where they feel more...plastic. And this only happens with Amy and the Doctor, everyone else looks absolutely fine. Everything else looks well done though, except for a couple of places where they tried to put a highlight on Amy’s lip and it looks like she’s drooling (well maybe she is drooling). I especially like the scenes with the dragon floating around and I’m a firm believe that there need to be more dragons in comics.
While the story might have a few predictable moments, overall it seems like a good tale and I look forward to reading the rest of it.
OK so this ARC only provided access to the first issue (of 4), so it’s a bit difficult to judge the whole tale so this is review is based upon only--ONLY--the 1st issue.
Amy and the Doctor are headed off on their next adventure, this time to a world where Amy can be a princess, just like she always dreamed of. And the doctor knows of just such a world, a holiday world where the rich can go to relax. But there is evil afoot (it’s the doctor what else would you expect) and the world is not what it once was and no one is here for relaxation anymore. There are still kings and knights and dragons, but an evil monster lurks and takes those that are sick and injured. What happens to them no one knows, but the Doctor and Amy may just find out, as their both in deep trouble. The Tardis is missing, knights have them surrounded, and the world has been guarantied for a long time because of an infection. How will the Doctor and Amy get out of this one alive?
Since this is just the first issue, and I don’t have much experience reading Doctor Who comics, I can only offer my opinion based upon what I’ve read and what I know of the show. Based upon what I see in the comic it seems like it’s going to be an interesting storyline, but I fear it maybe a bit predictable. I can already guess that the “creature” taking people is really a medical bot gone a bit haywire and it’s attempting to heal them. What it does to do this I’m not quite sure yet (maybe turn them into the animal/human hybrids we see briefly in the background.) But perhaps I’ll be proven wrong. It does seem like this will a great Doctor adventure and I love the fact that they’ve crossed over into the fairytale world. It’s such a different type of adventure for the Doctor and his companions, at least from my experience, that I want to see what happens next.
The artwork is OK, but I face the same problem I do whenever a TV show is translated into a comic....they try to hard to make it look exactly like real life actors/actresses the characters are based upon. And while here they look mostly like they do in real life there’s something a bit off in their expressions where they feel more...plastic. And this only happens with Amy and the Doctor, everyone else looks absolutely fine. Everything else looks well done though, except for a couple of places where they tried to put a highlight on Amy’s lip and it looks like she’s drooling (well maybe she is drooling). I especially like the scenes with the dragon floating around and I’m a firm believe that there need to be more dragons in comics.
While the story might have a few predictable moments, overall it seems like a good tale and I look forward to reading the rest of it.
October 3, 2011
(Note: This review only covers the first issue of the entire volume.)
I've only really watched the first season of Doctor Who and almost all of Torchwood, so all things considered I'm pretty much a newbie. However, one of the great things about the show is that as long as you know the very basics of the show, you can pick up the series just about anywhere and this comic is no exception.
The story idea for this is pretty interesting, with Doctor Who and Amy traveling to a world where it's every Ren Faire addict's greatest fantasy. It's a world designed to resemble the idealized Middle Ages, complete with magic and fantasy. When you figure that we've got several of the geniuses behind Fables writing and illustrating the story, you would think that this would be an explosion of awesomeness. It's cool, just not as much as I was hoping it would be.
I loved that I could jump right into this without having to know any major details about the series so far, which will undoubtedly help bring in new audiences who (like me) are only really familiar with the basic premise of Doctor Who. However the story just seemed a little underdeveloped so far. It's intriguing enough to where I would want to keep reading, but not enough to where I'd run out and buy the volume straight away. I can only hope that the story improves later on in the volume.
As far as the artwork goes, I liked it. The artwork is nice and playful, which suits the initial feeling of the comic. Yates did an excellent job, although I don't know how well it would fit if the tone of the volume gets darker. I also adored the covers- Buckingham is a great artist and it makes sense to have him contribute to this in some form. I can only hope that later in the volume they had him do a little of the issues' artwork as well.
Overall this was entertaining but I just can't help but think that it's not quite the best that the world of Doctor Who has to offer as far as graphic novels go. Fans of the series will probably want to read this and keep their collection up to date and for newbies this will be a good jumping in point, although they'd probably be better off getting it as a library read.
3 out of 5 stars
(ARC provided by Netgalley)
I've only really watched the first season of Doctor Who and almost all of Torchwood, so all things considered I'm pretty much a newbie. However, one of the great things about the show is that as long as you know the very basics of the show, you can pick up the series just about anywhere and this comic is no exception.
The story idea for this is pretty interesting, with Doctor Who and Amy traveling to a world where it's every Ren Faire addict's greatest fantasy. It's a world designed to resemble the idealized Middle Ages, complete with magic and fantasy. When you figure that we've got several of the geniuses behind Fables writing and illustrating the story, you would think that this would be an explosion of awesomeness. It's cool, just not as much as I was hoping it would be.
I loved that I could jump right into this without having to know any major details about the series so far, which will undoubtedly help bring in new audiences who (like me) are only really familiar with the basic premise of Doctor Who. However the story just seemed a little underdeveloped so far. It's intriguing enough to where I would want to keep reading, but not enough to where I'd run out and buy the volume straight away. I can only hope that the story improves later on in the volume.
As far as the artwork goes, I liked it. The artwork is nice and playful, which suits the initial feeling of the comic. Yates did an excellent job, although I don't know how well it would fit if the tone of the volume gets darker. I also adored the covers- Buckingham is a great artist and it makes sense to have him contribute to this in some form. I can only hope that later in the volume they had him do a little of the issues' artwork as well.
Overall this was entertaining but I just can't help but think that it's not quite the best that the world of Doctor Who has to offer as far as graphic novels go. Fans of the series will probably want to read this and keep their collection up to date and for newbies this will be a good jumping in point, although they'd probably be better off getting it as a library read.
3 out of 5 stars
(ARC provided by Netgalley)
August 21, 2014
This is a reasonably strong Eleventh Doctor miniseries. It evokes several of the themes of the Moffat era; stories becoming reality, Eleven's recklessness, and the idea that the choice between a fantastic life and a real, emotionally satisfying life is a false one.
One of the important parts of writing any modern-era Doctor is the banter, and this story does well with it. It also helps that the folk of the fantasy world get some of it too; it humanizes them. There could be more, mind you; there's a bit too much Standard Medieval Speak.
The plot works pretty well.
The art is good and expressive; Amy looks especially cute. The coloring is a bit weird in terms of where shadows are, but it doesn't detract too terribly much. (And the Amy Mebberson covers are seriously the best.)
One of the important parts of writing any modern-era Doctor is the banter, and this story does well with it. It also helps that the folk of the fantasy world get some of it too; it humanizes them. There could be more, mind you; there's a bit too much Standard Medieval Speak.
The plot works pretty well.
The art is good and expressive; Amy looks especially cute. The coloring is a bit weird in terms of where shadows are, but it doesn't detract too terribly much. (And the Amy Mebberson covers are seriously the best.)
June 6, 2013
Glad to say that the story does go a bit further than the potential novelty of having the Doctor placed in a medieval setting. I mean, that novelty is still there, but there's some more to it. It's actually a solid story containing a villain with some interesting motives. At times feels a bit poorly paced and contrived but it does its job well enough. Feels very much like a Doctor Who episode and captures the personality of the Doctor and Amy surprisingly well. About as good as your average Who episode (keep in mind that I find most DW episodes to be pretty average, with the handful of really good episodes every season).
The art work is very mediocre. It's not atrocious looking, but it's really nothing special at all. It almost feels like fan art (now that I think about it, the story feels a bit like fan-fic as well...good fan-fic though). It's a shame too, because there's an art gallery in the back of the book (with art done by different illustrators than the actual comic had) which actually looks pretty nice.
2.5 out of 5, would very well may be 3.0 had it contained better artwork.
The art work is very mediocre. It's not atrocious looking, but it's really nothing special at all. It almost feels like fan art (now that I think about it, the story feels a bit like fan-fic as well...good fan-fic though). It's a shame too, because there's an art gallery in the back of the book (with art done by different illustrators than the actual comic had) which actually looks pretty nice.
2.5 out of 5, would very well may be 3.0 had it contained better artwork.
November 28, 2013
I was so excited to see a Medieval Doctor Who graphic novel. It is a shame that there was so much about this particular story that fell flat for me. The first thing is the art. I realize Matt Smith's face is perhaps not the easiest to draw, but really? The Doctor hardly looks like ...well...The Doctor. At least Amy looks as she should. It is also a shame that except for a drawing in the book's last pages, there is no reference to Rory Williams anywhere.
Boo hiss!
I prefer the Doctor with the Ponds...not with just Amy, though I will give Amy credit here, she was pretty kick ass.
I did enjoy the tone of the story, the author really got the voices of 11 and Amy down perfectly, it felt like I was settling down to a bonus episode of Doctor Who. I liked the references to Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth the first...good continuity there.
I actually felt bad for the villain in the story....his decision while not the right one definitely gave the Doctor pause for a few minutes.
This is very quick fun read probably more so for younger Whovians because of the plot, but still worth checking out.
Boo hiss!
I prefer the Doctor with the Ponds...not with just Amy, though I will give Amy credit here, she was pretty kick ass.
I did enjoy the tone of the story, the author really got the voices of 11 and Amy down perfectly, it felt like I was settling down to a bonus episode of Doctor Who. I liked the references to Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth the first...good continuity there.
I actually felt bad for the villain in the story....his decision while not the right one definitely gave the Doctor pause for a few minutes.
This is very quick fun read probably more so for younger Whovians because of the plot, but still worth checking out.
September 25, 2011
Received this book courtesy of Net Gallery. I have never really read that many comic like books before so I thought I would give it a try.The cover was enough to intrigue me.Liking time travel books myself I thought to relate to this story.The material that was provided to me for this review was part 1 of 4.
The Doctor who is the main character of this story is an alien the last of the Time Lords.He travels through time alone expect for the humans he befriends.He befriends Amy Pond who wants to travel to a Fairytale Kingdom of Dragon and Knights and wizards. The Doctor see's to it that her wish is granted.
I thought that the graphic's of this comic were well done.The scenes they provided for the comic fit the time period of the story.I was following the story with ease as it started to get intriguing .Although I did not get to find out the ending I think all and all this story will turn out to be a interesting read for comic lovers and those who love fairy tales.
The Doctor who is the main character of this story is an alien the last of the Time Lords.He travels through time alone expect for the humans he befriends.He befriends Amy Pond who wants to travel to a Fairytale Kingdom of Dragon and Knights and wizards. The Doctor see's to it that her wish is granted.
I thought that the graphic's of this comic were well done.The scenes they provided for the comic fit the time period of the story.I was following the story with ease as it started to get intriguing .Although I did not get to find out the ending I think all and all this story will turn out to be a interesting read for comic lovers and those who love fairy tales.
March 3, 2014
I really enjoyed this one, I'm glad that I ignored all of the negative reviews. Are there some issues? Yes, namely that it sometimes bordered on cheesy and the art is horrendous. The best thing about Matt Smith's regeneration is that his taglines die with him, I was never much a fan of Geronimo, and I am beyond tired of the 'bow ties are cool' line being used to death....in this comic the Doctor actually says "I like lances, lances are cool".
Otherwise I thought this was a pretty entertaining romp. It really isn't the most original idea, see Westworld, but it worked and I was entertained.
Otherwise I thought this was a pretty entertaining romp. It really isn't the most original idea, see Westworld, but it worked and I was entertained.
March 21, 2013
I am generally not a reader of graphic novels. just about the only kind read at all are of the Doctor Who variety.
This book was enjoyable. I really like the idea of a medieval world in the future. There have been a lot of comics and episodes where the companion says "I want a vacation." The Doctor then takes the companion to a holiday planet in the wrong time and there is danger a foot.
It wasn't the best story ever and I wish thins were a bit more explained and the art of Amy didn't really look like Amy.
But still, I enjoyed it.
This book was enjoyable. I really like the idea of a medieval world in the future. There have been a lot of comics and episodes where the companion says "I want a vacation." The Doctor then takes the companion to a holiday planet in the wrong time and there is danger a foot.
It wasn't the best story ever and I wish thins were a bit more explained and the art of Amy didn't really look like Amy.
But still, I enjoyed it.
July 22, 2014
Doctor Who graphic novel in which Amy and the Doctor travel to Caligaris Epsilon Six, a holiday planet in the future where humans can vacation amongst dragons, unicorns, and other fairytale creatures. But, as always seems to happen, something isn't quite right...
A fun book and Matthew Sturges has really captured the voice of Matt Smith's Doctor. The artwork however is inconsistent, sometimes really detailed and spot on, other times a bit shoddy and flat, as if done in a half baked manner.
Still, good fun and a quick read, perfect for clocking down the time in between seasons.
A fun book and Matthew Sturges has really captured the voice of Matt Smith's Doctor. The artwork however is inconsistent, sometimes really detailed and spot on, other times a bit shoddy and flat, as if done in a half baked manner.
Still, good fun and a quick read, perfect for clocking down the time in between seasons.
December 14, 2011
Thoroughly enjoyed. Nicely consistent Who story: a script that could easily have been an aired episode, in terms of spot-on dialogue and characterization, only saving several million dollars in special effects by making it a graphic novel instead.
p.17 "Doctor, exactly why are you sonicking a shrubbery?" Please, oh please let that be a deliberate Doctor Who/Monty Python crossover moment! ...Oh, pffsht, of course it is.
p.17 "Doctor, exactly why are you sonicking a shrubbery?" Please, oh please let that be a deliberate Doctor Who/Monty Python crossover moment! ...Oh, pffsht, of course it is.
February 12, 2012
If you are a fan of Matt Smith's Doctor Who, you should enjoy this tale. But Rory fans, be warned...it's just Amy this go-round.
Amy challenges the Doctor to take her to a fairytale kingdom. He does, but all is not as it seems, and soon Amy's life is in danger, and the TARDIS has disapeared....
The writing is great, and I can hear Matt Smith as I read it.
So far the comics for the 11th Doctor are great!
Amy challenges the Doctor to take her to a fairytale kingdom. He does, but all is not as it seems, and soon Amy's life is in danger, and the TARDIS has disapeared....
The writing is great, and I can hear Matt Smith as I read it.
So far the comics for the 11th Doctor are great!
February 3, 2013
The Doctor takes Amy to a vacation planet where actors give tourists an immersive medieval experience complete with knights, kings, and dragons. Only the "actors" have no idea that their world is not real. There is some playful banter between the Doctor and Amy via a communicator (with her insisting she is not a damsel in distress) while the Doctor works to solve the mystery of the clueless actors.
August 17, 2013
My daughter asked me to read this. And I'm here to report, it's adorable. I'm probably more forgiving of this graphic novel than I should be due to the fact that I wanted to love it for her. The arts not the best and the storyline is fairly simplistic, but if you are looking for a Whovian fix (a little fluffy fanfic, if you will) this should be right up your alley. It's the Doctor and Amy and a gigantic robot dragon. How can you go wrong?
June 15, 2014
I really enjoyed this story - much better than volume 1 of the collected anthology. The 11th Doctor's voice was captured perfectly, as was Amy's. The artwork was relatively detailed and colourful (which I like much better than monochrome), and the story seemed plausible within the Whovian universe. Maybe it was the childlike quality that really appealed to me, but this is one that I can see reading again.
May 13, 2015
A really beautifully crafted story, and a great beginning to the eleventh doctors comic persona. It very much tied in with Moffats vision for eleven and Amy and how her story is a fairytale. I like the artwork and although not exactly capturing the character they are pretty spot on. The writer captured the voice of both leads for the most part and been lighter in tone to the series really helped to sell this as a one shot piece.
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September 23, 2011IDW only posted the first part of this volume on NetGalley, so that's all I've read so far, but it seems to me that various parts of this storyline have been used in DW episodes from the sixth season. That said, I wasn't pulled in to the storyline as I kept being reminded about other episodes. So unfortunately, this means I won't be buying/looking for this volume of DW.
February 3, 2017
It was ok for what it was. I'm not a huge fan of comic books to begin with, but it was at least the style I like -- sort of simple and cheesy. Like Archie. :P The story was pretty mediocre, but not awful. I have a whole folder of Doctor Who comic books (they came with the ebooks), so I might try another.
October 10, 2011
The Doctor and Amy are looking for something to do, a plce to go to rest and enjoy life. A vaction planet ? Ah, but this one has some glitches, some deadly ones. this fairy tale planet is not as fun as advertised.
I would have liked more detail on the art. It was plain and lacked details. The story as always was very good.
I would have liked more detail on the art. It was plain and lacked details. The story as always was very good.
October 17, 2014
Not the worst Doctor Who comic I've come across, but nothing too special either. The generic fantasy theme didn't do much for me, and it wasn't developed in a particularly interesting way. The plot was fairly obvious, and while the characterizations of the Doctor and Amy weren't completely off the mark, they were rather broad.
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