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Review of Gently Pulls the Strings by MrColdStream

27 December 2024

This review contains spoilers!

Thworping through time and space, one adventure at a time!

"Gently Pulls the Strings: A Twisted Revelation"

Gently Pulls the Strings launches the climactic final chapter of the Eleventh Doctor’s second year of comics with a dense, exposition-heavy narrative that delves deeper into the Malignant and Overcaste saga. Though the complexity may feel overwhelming at times, the story’s emotional core shines through in its portrayal of the Squire.

Once a trusted ally, the Squire is revealed as a horrifying and tragic figure, now transformed into a Volatix Cabal Dalek. Her manipulation of Alice to turn the Malignant and Volatix Cabal into new "God Daleks" is both chilling and heart-wrenching, showcasing how far she has fallen.

The Squire’s monstrous nature is underscored by her brutal confrontation with Abslom Daak. With a single word, she ignites his rage and effortlessly strikes him down, cementing her transformation into a merciless being.

📝Verdict: 6/10

Despite its convoluted plotting, the issue’s emotional weight and shocking developments keep it engaging, setting the stage for an intense and dramatic finale.


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