Writer: Nick Abadzis
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Ink Assistant: Michelle Pasta

The Book: New Yorkers Cindy and Gabby have a falling out after Gabby’s homecoming after her recent adventures with the Doctor – as an ancient artefact from the centre of the universe, a rogue Black Ops organisation, and a secret auction conspire to cause galaxy-shattering chaos!

The Doctor gatecrashes a very unique auction in downtown New York.

A new friend – or foe? The Doctor meets Cleo for the first time

Elena Casagrande continues to deliver some enjoyable art, although I’d argue she does tend to favour the use of mid figures and on occasion, her characters unecessarily ‘crowd’ a panel (such as in scenes where UNIT soldiers make an appearance). That said, the scenes with Gabby and Cindy are exquisite, unhampered, unlike the ‘Doctor’ scenes, by the need to ensure David Tennant’s likeness is captured (which I feel she does well).

Overall, an enjoyable scene setter, some entertaining new cast members and, as I said, a terrific cliffhanger. Worth checking (but don’t read the book from the back!)

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Star Trek Explorer (previously known as Star Trek Magazine) and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War and “Dan Dare”. He’s the writer of "Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies" for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.