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Doctor Who: Free Comic Book Day 2016
Jump on board the TARDIS with FOUR all-new short tales of the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors! Whether you're a whizz with a Sonic Screwdriver or completely new to Who, this is the perfect Free Comic Book Day adventure for SF fans of all ages! Written and illustrated by the creative teams of the regular comics, this is the ideal place to start reading!
26 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2016
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April 9, 2017
it was the way too good for a free DW comic book but when it is about DW, I am the one always looking for tasty gourmet stories about time and space. But it was so deluted because it is imposibble to make four stories in 23 pages taste like more.
June 2, 2018
I thought this was better than the other Doctor Who Comic book I've read. It captured the Doctors' characters brilliantly and there were some witty one-liners.
The Twelfth Doctor story gets 5 stars from me because of Osgood who was awesome.
The story with Eleven was confusing but in a good way. I'm still thinking about it now. .
Unfortunately, the Tenth Doctor's comic was the worst of the bunch for me. It's worth about 3 stars because it was a little bit boring and the 'companions' were indistinguishably similar.
And as for the one with Nine, Rose and Jack - it was great. Seriously, don't skip Nine!
The Twelfth Doctor story gets 5 stars from me because of Osgood who was awesome.
The story with Eleven was confusing but in a good way. I'm still thinking about it now. .
Unfortunately, the Tenth Doctor's comic was the worst of the bunch for me. It's worth about 3 stars because it was a little bit boring and the 'companions' were indistinguishably similar.
And as for the one with Nine, Rose and Jack - it was great. Seriously, don't skip Nine!
July 14, 2026
I was going to give this only four stars because I felt the comic got less wacky and more serious. But then I realized that Captain Jack's in the last story!! Love him, and for his being in this, I gave it an extra point.
But, yeah, these stories wound up being different from each other in tone. That's not a bad thing for Doctor Who; it's kind of to be expected. But I just tend to like the weird and wacky Doctor Who stuff the best when I'm feeling down.
To me, the first and third stories were the weirdest and/or wackiest.
But, yeah, these stories wound up being different from each other in tone. That's not a bad thing for Doctor Who; it's kind of to be expected. But I just tend to like the weird and wacky Doctor Who stuff the best when I'm feeling down.
To me, the first and third stories were the weirdest and/or wackiest.
March 23, 2017
Another collection of short Doctor Who comic stories. This instalment was better than the previous one and included Doctors 9, 10, 11 & 12.
July 26, 2017
Twelve Meh. I didn't really get the story or Twelve as a Doctor.
Eleven I'm not even sure this was as story?? I left off at the end of this story and when I picked it up again, I'd forgotten I'd read it, so that's not a good sign.
Ten The concept of the TARDIS being alive is interesting, but I don't like how they keep introducing new companions for Ten (Gabby and Cindy). They're too similar and have no real characterization.
Nine By far the best. Reads kind of like an actual episode. I liked that Rose and Jack Harkness were the companions here, as them being two people I know and love helped me visualize what was going on and the tones they were using.
Eleven I'm not even sure this was as story?? I left off at the end of this story and when I picked it up again, I'd forgotten I'd read it, so that's not a good sign.
Ten The concept of the TARDIS being alive is interesting, but I don't like how they keep introducing new companions for Ten (Gabby and Cindy). They're too similar and have no real characterization.
Nine By far the best. Reads kind of like an actual episode. I liked that Rose and Jack Harkness were the companions here, as them being two people I know and love helped me visualize what was going on and the tones they were using.
October 18, 2019
I prefer companions I know (which means those in the tv show), especially when it comes to 10, but the stories weren’t bad. Just a bit rushed and not thought through (like using the reality shifting helmet for something good).
June 24, 2017
4 fun stories that chracterizes each of the doctors rather well. My favourite one was the last one, but probably because it was about number Nine. And Rose and Jack.
January 1, 2017
I love Doctor Who so much!!
I loved to see the short stories for the four doctors. It's so different from the TV Show (the stories), but the essence is the same. I miss the TV Show now.
I loved to see the short stories for the four doctors. It's so different from the TV Show (the stories), but the essence is the same. I miss the TV Show now.
September 13, 2016
Free comics are great! It was interesting to familiarize myself with another Doctor Who media. I started to really miss all the Doctors when I read this, I could hear their voices in my head and see their grins right in front of me. However, a few pages per story is usually not enough to make it a strong one, and in these the best part was not the plots (that were sometimes inventive but the day was always saved far too easily) but the banter of the Doctors. Because I have never read DW comics before, more than half of the companions were completely new to me and the stories did nothing to make me interested in them, which lowers my rating.
August 11, 2026
Four Doctor Who stories:
The Twelfth Doctor: “Robo Rampage” (2 ⭐️)
The Eleventh Doctor: “Obsessions” (4 ⭐️)
The Tenth Doctor: “Lady of the Blue Box” (3 ⭐️)
The Ninth Doctor: “Hacked” (5 ⭐️)
Twelfth
Oof. The old school comic style is quite jarring.
Doctor Osgood, and her large problem: the giant robot.
Detail is meh. Illustration style goes for pseudo-impressionistic, but just comes off as lazy.
Lame humor; lame prose, period.
Bizarre mishmash of styles.
Eleventh
Alice Obiefune is the Doctor’s Companion.
Weirdo with the chainsaw in the TARDIS.
Illustration work is adequate.
Interesting. Appreciate the different approach.
Tenth
This doctor is definitely the cutest of the four. Great hair. 😊
Cindy is the Doctor’s Companion; Gabby shows her around.
Promising…but eventually devolves into the nonsensical.
Ninth
The large, shimmering ziggurat—randomly in the countryside.
Strongest illustration work, by a mile.
Captain Jack Harkness appears? Hell yeah.
The alien is a geo-hacker.
Actually a very cool story with formidable illustrations.
The Twelfth Doctor: “Robo Rampage” (2 ⭐️)
The Eleventh Doctor: “Obsessions” (4 ⭐️)
The Tenth Doctor: “Lady of the Blue Box” (3 ⭐️)
The Ninth Doctor: “Hacked” (5 ⭐️)
Twelfth
Oof. The old school comic style is quite jarring.
Doctor Osgood, and her large problem: the giant robot.
Detail is meh. Illustration style goes for pseudo-impressionistic, but just comes off as lazy.
Lame humor; lame prose, period.
Bizarre mishmash of styles.
Eleventh
Alice Obiefune is the Doctor’s Companion.
Weirdo with the chainsaw in the TARDIS.
Illustration work is adequate.
Interesting. Appreciate the different approach.
Tenth
This doctor is definitely the cutest of the four. Great hair. 😊
Cindy is the Doctor’s Companion; Gabby shows her around.
Promising…but eventually devolves into the nonsensical.
Ninth
The large, shimmering ziggurat—randomly in the countryside.
Strongest illustration work, by a mile.
Captain Jack Harkness appears? Hell yeah.
The alien is a geo-hacker.
Actually a very cool story with formidable illustrations.
April 15, 2020
Comics Aren't Bad
I think when I was a kid the only comic I read we're The Archies. There were apparently adult themes that I was too young to know anything about.
It is now nearly 4 decades later and I begin to see the appeal of comics. The artwork does not feel "still, frozen". As the dialogue moves quickly so does the artwork flow in complement to the story.
I've been reading Dark Shadows comics but now I am branching out a bit. I have been reading a horror comic written by Stephen King's son, called Lock & Key. I want to get that whole series and then review it.
Okay, I fell off the beaten path of this review and need to get back to it.
I followed Doctor Who until the Doctor became a woman. I don't mind that he is now a she; I just don't like the new Doctor. She's no Tom Baker. Therefore, I am rather pleased to find these short stories of the Doctors I like.
Three stories for three Doctors. They are quick fears that remind me of fan fiction drabbles; short stories of 100 words. Like those, this was a comforting bite of a small indulgence.
I think when I was a kid the only comic I read we're The Archies. There were apparently adult themes that I was too young to know anything about.
It is now nearly 4 decades later and I begin to see the appeal of comics. The artwork does not feel "still, frozen". As the dialogue moves quickly so does the artwork flow in complement to the story.
I've been reading Dark Shadows comics but now I am branching out a bit. I have been reading a horror comic written by Stephen King's son, called Lock & Key. I want to get that whole series and then review it.
Okay, I fell off the beaten path of this review and need to get back to it.
I followed Doctor Who until the Doctor became a woman. I don't mind that he is now a she; I just don't like the new Doctor. She's no Tom Baker. Therefore, I am rather pleased to find these short stories of the Doctors I like.
Three stories for three Doctors. They are quick fears that remind me of fan fiction drabbles; short stories of 100 words. Like those, this was a comforting bite of a small indulgence.
February 19, 2019
I’ve read many other doctor who comics and this one wasn’t as good as the rest. It was good for 29 pages I guess, but it wasn’t too spectacular or anything. I found the ninth doctor’s story most entertaining, but the story for ten and eleven confused me. I guess it was good considering I got it for free and it was my first time reading a comic on iBooks.
July 22, 2017
It had 4 different stories in a short amount of time which kept my brain very interested. 26 pages isn't really bad if you want something short to read and you're bored to death.
Now I want to read more Doctor Who comics!
Now I want to read more Doctor Who comics!
June 6, 2017
Magnificent read!
Enjoy a great afternoon with fun characters and creative stories. Nice flow with an easy to follow art board . lovely work. Enjoy!
Enjoy a great afternoon with fun characters and creative stories. Nice flow with an easy to follow art board . lovely work. Enjoy!
August 27, 2017
Brilliant story but...
Brilliant story but sometimes I couldn't tell who was speaking. But was great any how. Brilliant book for free! It was FANTASTIC!!
Brilliant story but sometimes I couldn't tell who was speaking. But was great any how. Brilliant book for free! It was FANTASTIC!!
November 17, 2017
A nice story to read...
January 6, 2018
Fun reads
The Doctors adventures are always fun and entertaining to read about! I like meeting some of the newer companions that weren’t in the show.
The Doctors adventures are always fun and entertaining to read about! I like meeting some of the newer companions that weren’t in the show.
March 28, 2018
Great
This is a great book to read because it is free and includes good content such as planet graffiti or a robotic monster. But it cold be more than just 24 pages .
This is a great book to read because it is free and includes good content such as planet graffiti or a robotic monster. But it cold be more than just 24 pages .
June 10, 2018
:)
I didn't necessarily care for the last story, it was on the boring side a little. My favorite was the one about the "ghost".
I didn't necessarily care for the last story, it was on the boring side a little. My favorite was the one about the "ghost".
November 11, 2018
First story was ok the other not so much..
Not really feeling these free comics..sorry they are just not that good..just too short. Uh 6 more words .not for me
Not really feeling these free comics..sorry they are just not that good..just too short. Uh 6 more words .not for me
December 9, 2018
Doctor Who comics are not for me.
February 2, 2019
Always love it
What's not to love with four Doctors? The more the merrier people! Wouldn't mind Captain Jack's face on the moon at all.
What's not to love with four Doctors? The more the merrier people! Wouldn't mind Captain Jack's face on the moon at all.
February 24, 2019
Love all 4 Doctors.Number 9 is my favorite and usually gets overlooked.
July 28, 2019
Hmm I was confused
Not a bad story at all. But I felt like it was kinda jumpy. All personally the are style is not my style choice
Not a bad story at all. But I felt like it was kinda jumpy. All personally the are style is not my style choice
September 22, 2020
Great visuals
Fun to see all the doctors in a story, so far so good, plus rose and ct Jack are fantastic
Fun to see all the doctors in a story, so far so good, plus rose and ct Jack are fantastic
November 12, 2020
Cool comic
Brought this comic for free and never realised I could get comics on my kindle fire he 8. Thank you for making this awesome comic!
Brought this comic for free and never realised I could get comics on my kindle fire he 8. Thank you for making this awesome comic!
December 13, 2020
Brilliant and original stories with new version's
Would recommend to any doctor who fan amazing graphics and brilliant stories huge variety excellent value well worth a read
Would recommend to any doctor who fan amazing graphics and brilliant stories huge variety excellent value well worth a read
December 27, 2020
If you're not into Doctor Who before this free comic, you'll be ardently anti-Doctor Who by the time you've finished it. Mostly shallow and silly with the best story featuring Jack Harkness and Rose Tyler being mystifying to new readers.
July 19, 2021
The Free Comic Book Day Comic 2016 Was Twice As Superior In Writing Than the Free Comic Book Day Comic 2015 Was......
January 10, 2022
Delightful little shorts :-) it is no surprise that the 9th doctor’s is my favorite
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