Writer: Nick Abadzis
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Ink Assistant: Michelle Pasta
Publisher: Titan Comics
On Sale: Wednesday 10th June 2015
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!
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!)
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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. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 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.
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