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“RUN: A BRISK BUT SHALLOW CHASE THROUGH GRIEF”

Run is a short, six-page comic strip featuring the Fifteenth Doctor, set on the ominously named planet Grey Grieving. Still adjusting to life without Ruby, the Doctor finds himself in a deadly chase, pursued by a bloodthirsty wolf creature while being caught between it and hunters determined to take it down.

The comic immediately throws the Doctor into action, with little time to establish much beyond the central chase. The orange-hued skies of Grey Grieving evoke a visual similarity to the setting of Boom, adding to the story’s desolate atmosphere. What stands out most is how the Doctor copes with his loneliness—imagining Ruby by his side, asking questions, and providing him with a way to work through the situation. It’s a neat narrative device that highlights his struggle to adjust, even in such a brief tale.

TOO BRIEF TO MAKE AN IMPACT

Unfortunately, Run is simply too short to develop anything meaningful. The supporting characters are mere filler, serving only to propel the Doctor through the action. The plot barely has time to establish itself before wrapping up in an abrupt conclusion, leaving little room for depth or emotional weight.

VERDICT: A DECENT CONCEPT, BUT TOO FLEETING

While it effectively conveys the Doctor’s loneliness and delivers some fleeting excitement, Run feels more like a quick sketch than a fully realised story. A little more breathing room could have made for a stronger, more engaging piece.

📝6/10