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free comic book day 2018: DOCTOR WHO #0
Join the Doctor on May 5 for a free and new-reader-friendly tour through the Doctor's many incarnations, packed with action, heart, and adventure, and tales that tease 2018's epic journey!
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Nick Abadzis
186 books69 followersNick Abadzis was born in Sweden to Greek and English parents and was brought up in Switzerland and England. He is a writer and artist who likes comics (which means these days he seems to be known as a "graphic novelist"). His work for both adults and children has been published in many countries across the world.
He also works as an editorial consultant and has helped set up several best-selling and innovative children's magazines, including most recently, The DFC for David Fickling Books, the first British children's comic to feature original characters in nearly a quarter of a century. His storytelling contribution, Cora's Breakfast, was featured in The Guardian. His work has also appeared in The Times, The Independent on Sunday, TimeOut, Radio Times, and various other BBC publications and websites. Other clients have included Eaglemoss Publications, HarperCollins, Harcourt Education, Scholastic, Orchard Books, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and 2000AD. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.
He also works as an editorial consultant and has helped set up several best-selling and innovative children's magazines, including most recently, The DFC for David Fickling Books, the first British children's comic to feature original characters in nearly a quarter of a century. His storytelling contribution, Cora's Breakfast, was featured in The Guardian. His work has also appeared in The Times, The Independent on Sunday, TimeOut, Radio Times, and various other BBC publications and websites. Other clients have included Eaglemoss Publications, HarperCollins, Harcourt Education, Scholastic, Orchard Books, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and 2000AD. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.
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May 22, 2018
The Doctor comes to FCBD once again!
This is a single comic book issue given in the Free Comic Book Day event of 2018, featuring 3 different stories with different Doctors.
The overall rating is an average sum based on the individual ratings given to each story included in the comic book.
CATCH A FALLING STAR
Rating: ***** ( 5 stars )
Writer: Nick Abadzis
Illustrators: Giorgia Sposito & Arianna Florean
WHO:
The Doctor: The Tenth Doctor
Companion: Gabby Gonzalez
WHERE & WHEN:
Deep Space. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
Gabby is alone in space, about to die, after sacrificing herself, and she ponders about her life since she met the Doctor, but hardly she knows that this isn’t the end of her own story and a surprising cameo.
THE ARMAGEDDON GAMBIT
Rating: *** ( 3 stars )
Writer: John Freeman
Illustrator: Christopher Jones
WHO:
The Doctor: The Seventh Doctor
Companion: Ace
WHERE & WHEN:
Planet Trath. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
At the planet Trath, the violent race of the Kla-Shi-Kel is rising in power, and they already obliterated several alien species…
…but they never were prepared for the Doctor!
It’s quite good, but at the end it’s sadly just like a quick prologue leading to a storyarc that it will be developed in the regular Classic Doctors comic books of Titan Comics.
MIDNIGHT FEAST
Rating: **** ( 4 stars )
Writer: George Mann
Illustrator: Mariano Laclaustra
WHO:
The Doctor: The Eleventh Doctor
Companion: Alice Obiefune
WHERE & WHEN:
TARDIS & Joe’s Diner. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
Things are never boring in the TARDIS, not even at midnight when the Doctor is hungry and looking for some amusing snack.
AND INTRODUCING…
Rating: Not applied
Writer: Jody Houser
Illustrator: Rachael Stott
Maybe it’s not much a spoiler due the title of the last panel (that’s why I didn’t rate it since it’s not a story but only one page without dialogues but showing someone very much important for the future of the franchise.
This is a single comic book issue given in the Free Comic Book Day event of 2018, featuring 3 different stories with different Doctors.
The overall rating is an average sum based on the individual ratings given to each story included in the comic book.
CATCH A FALLING STAR
Rating: ***** ( 5 stars )
Writer: Nick Abadzis
Illustrators: Giorgia Sposito & Arianna Florean
WHO:
The Doctor: The Tenth Doctor
Companion: Gabby Gonzalez
WHERE & WHEN:
Deep Space. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
Gabby is alone in space, about to die, after sacrificing herself, and she ponders about her life since she met the Doctor, but hardly she knows that this isn’t the end of her own story and a surprising cameo.
THE ARMAGEDDON GAMBIT
Rating: *** ( 3 stars )
Writer: John Freeman
Illustrator: Christopher Jones
WHO:
The Doctor: The Seventh Doctor
Companion: Ace
WHERE & WHEN:
Planet Trath. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
At the planet Trath, the violent race of the Kla-Shi-Kel is rising in power, and they already obliterated several alien species…
…but they never were prepared for the Doctor!
It’s quite good, but at the end it’s sadly just like a quick prologue leading to a storyarc that it will be developed in the regular Classic Doctors comic books of Titan Comics.
MIDNIGHT FEAST
Rating: **** ( 4 stars )
Writer: George Mann
Illustrator: Mariano Laclaustra
WHO:
The Doctor: The Eleventh Doctor
Companion: Alice Obiefune
WHERE & WHEN:
TARDIS & Joe’s Diner. Non disclosured date.
WHAT:
Things are never boring in the TARDIS, not even at midnight when the Doctor is hungry and looking for some amusing snack.
AND INTRODUCING…
Rating: Not applied
Writer: Jody Houser
Illustrator: Rachael Stott
Maybe it’s not much a spoiler due the title of the last panel (that’s why I didn’t rate it since it’s not a story but only one page without dialogues but showing someone very much important for the future of the franchise.
December 8, 2018
Good selection of Doctor (Whovian?) shorts
I haven't read this collection of vignettes before (they were probably (?) written for this and I am not the most knowledgeable of fans) but it certainly seems to serve its purpose well. Enjoyable.
I haven't read this collection of vignettes before (they were probably (?) written for this and I am not the most knowledgeable of fans) but it certainly seems to serve its purpose well. Enjoyable.
September 23, 2019
Bought for my chromebook but as large as the drawings were the writing was too small to read. Disappointing.
November 27, 2018
Het eerste verhaal was wel leuk en de andere twee een beetje vaag, maar wel oké.
February 24, 2019
UGH
Really not good. I’ve read better fan fiction. Avoid this at all costs. I should use the TARDIS and go back and make sure it doesn’t exist
Really not good. I’ve read better fan fiction. Avoid this at all costs. I should use the TARDIS and go back and make sure it doesn’t exist
August 12, 2024
Although the stories in this book seem to be complete they do serve as trailers, so to speak, for some upcoming projects. The stories feature the tenth, seventh and eleventh doctor, at least that is what the table of contents says. The problem is that The Doctor at the beginning of the story and throughout most of it is not the same Doctor at the end of the story. That's the problem you have with persons who can regenerate/change their appearance from time to time. The stories were enjoyable and often presented with a bit of humour in them. The problem I had is that I haven't really been following Doctor Who on television nowadays, so the only one I was really familiar with was the seventh Docter, played by Sylvester McCoy. It just so happens that version is one of my favourites and the story included his companion Ace, though she didn't try to blow anything up this time. So all in all a very pleasent bit of science fiction to while away a bit of time with. Happy reading. And oh yes, there is a picture/panel at the end of the book introducing Jodie Whitaker as the Doctor.
June 21, 2026
Includes stories of the Tenth Doctor, the Seventh Doctor, and the Eleventh Doctor respectively.
Tenth
Gabby Gonzalez was the Vortex Butterfly. She reflects back on first meeting the Doctor.
Artwork is serviceable. Not lacking, but not noteworthy. The jarring part is that the style shifts too frequently.
The ‘heartwarming’ elements feel rather forced.
Seventh
Immediate improvement. Vibrant color work; much better level of detail.
The alien monsters are very cool-looking.
…though the wrap-up is fairly convenient. 👀
Eleventh
Skews on the basic side. Though the food looks delicious—especially the custard. 🍮
Tenth
Gabby Gonzalez was the Vortex Butterfly. She reflects back on first meeting the Doctor.
Artwork is serviceable. Not lacking, but not noteworthy. The jarring part is that the style shifts too frequently.
The ‘heartwarming’ elements feel rather forced.
Seventh
Immediate improvement. Vibrant color work; much better level of detail.
The alien monsters are very cool-looking.
…though the wrap-up is fairly convenient. 👀
Eleventh
Skews on the basic side. Though the food looks delicious—especially the custard. 🍮
April 18, 2026
I really liked "To Catch A Falling Star". It was a nice, artistic round-up of her adventures with the Tenth Doctor. A shame TITAN never really followed up on the ending.
It was nice to see some love for the Seventh Doctor here too.
As always with FCB Day releases, though these strips are short, these ones in particular had content a cut above the usual standard.
And, above all else, it was a freebie!
It was nice to see some love for the Seventh Doctor here too.
As always with FCB Day releases, though these strips are short, these ones in particular had content a cut above the usual standard.
And, above all else, it was a freebie!
December 2, 2019
Three shorts
Three short tales of the Doctor. Each tale features a different Doctor. They may not be very elaborate but they do feel like an actual story unlike a lot of the free comic book day offerings which come across as less than a movie teaser (not even the full trailer). So a nice change.
Three short tales of the Doctor. Each tale features a different Doctor. They may not be very elaborate but they do feel like an actual story unlike a lot of the free comic book day offerings which come across as less than a movie teaser (not even the full trailer). So a nice change.
October 12, 2022
Nice seeing Gabby again, but it was essentially just a repeat of where we saw her at the end of The Tenth Doctor series. Also, why is it labeled a Tenth Doctor story, given that Twelve is more involved? The Seventh Doctor story is kinda quick. And the Eleventh Doctor story is just him trying to find a snack. Nice art, but left much to be desired, this collection.
July 23, 2025
Hero Doctor and Friends
This comic compilation of Doctor Who stories introduced me to the main character and how he travels with humans on his adventures. This idea of time travel and numerical values to the Doctor are very new, and the compliments the other life forms have for him are very commendable.
This comic compilation of Doctor Who stories introduced me to the main character and how he travels with humans on his adventures. This idea of time travel and numerical values to the Doctor are very new, and the compliments the other life forms have for him are very commendable.
October 18, 2019
Good drawing, but actually this are just outtakes of stories. The boring bits in between, but without the psychological things one would expect in between of adventures. So, nothing to read here, really.
December 31, 2021
Short snippets
A great 20 minute quick read. As someone new to comic books and love Doctor Who. Snippets of beginning of 3 different doctor who sfories . Good art illustrations and simple.
A great 20 minute quick read. As someone new to comic books and love Doctor Who. Snippets of beginning of 3 different doctor who sfories . Good art illustrations and simple.
January 14, 2019
3 Doctor Tales
Three. Very exciting. Adventures of three DoctorsI like seeing how each. Doctor was truly represent of his actual person.Loved the use of the 7th
Three. Very exciting. Adventures of three DoctorsI like seeing how each. Doctor was truly represent of his actual person.Loved the use of the 7th
May 2, 2019
I Love 💘💘💘 it.
I do admit that I don't read comics like I use to, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to read a great Doctor Who comic.😁
I do admit that I don't read comics like I use to, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to read a great Doctor Who comic.😁
May 25, 2019
A great comic
I would recommend this book to someone who likes science fiction
It was really enjoyable and I am looking forward to reading the other 2
I would recommend this book to someone who likes science fiction
It was really enjoyable and I am looking forward to reading the other 2
June 28, 2019
Enjoyable but very short. The 11th doctor story was amusing but looked nothing like Matt Smith.
December 27, 2019
It is not just good view
Not interested
It is not very interesting and can't see the word very clear. So plz make it better way
Not interested
It is not very interesting and can't see the word very clear. So plz make it better way
March 8, 2020
Tbh I'm glad this was free as I would have being disappointed if I paid for it.
November 27, 2020
Loved it
I liked the stories but wish they could be longer and you didn't have to buy more comics to follow it.
I liked the stories but wish they could be longer and you didn't have to buy more comics to follow it.
July 19, 2021
OK.....Average.... No Big Deal.....
July 20, 2021
The Doctor is always a good time
The different variations of the Doctor always entertain and this is no exception. This is another set of fun adventures worth a look
The different variations of the Doctor always entertain and this is no exception. This is another set of fun adventures worth a look
February 14, 2022
Stories not well developed
Stories too short and a bit lame. Dr who goes out for lunch at a Galactic dinner!? Come on! Good art work.
Stories too short and a bit lame. Dr who goes out for lunch at a Galactic dinner!? Come on! Good art work.
August 8, 2022
These are absolutely hilarious and in such short space and time ;) capture the feel of the tv show.
January 2, 2023
3 stories
1st ****, 2nd **, 3rd **
1st ****, 2nd **, 3rd **
April 30, 2023
3.5 stars - one great story - two okay ones… would like to see some made into episodes…
July 3, 2023
Simple pero bueno para pasar el rato dice tres doctores pero fueron cuatro...son historias más cotidiana, más sencillas
June 16, 2024
This was three short comic strip from the 10th, 12th, 7th and 11th doctor on different adventures through time and space.
May 8, 2025
Dr who
Not what I thought it would be, love Dr Who would be better reading on a screen larger than a phone to get full benefit of the story
Not what I thought it would be, love Dr Who would be better reading on a screen larger than a phone to get full benefit of the story
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