A breathless story full of trippy visuals and little surprises, I especially like The Doctor briefly believing he had been turned into an Auton. It manages to avoid a lot of the “dream world” cliches i.e. “try and remember that this is not real!!” and instead is pleasingly straightforward once the characters realize the situation they are in.

I unfortunately barely remembered Noobis from the last time I’d picked up these comics, I’m not sure how much he brings to the table for me, especially given how well established Gabby and Cindy are at this point. It’s so rare to build up non-TV Whoniverse characters this well, it makes me just want to see more of the regulars.

Once the evil plot is uncovered it’s an extremely straightforward story which doesn’t outstay it’s welcome.

Breakfast at Tyranny's is a brilliant reintroduction to our cast and reminder of where year 2 left off.

We're thrown into the deep end, each of our core trio separated, living strange new lives, slowly realising that something's wrong. It's a great way to remind everyone of the trio's personalities on their own, rather than thrusting them all back together and hoping you remember what happened.

I also really like the focus that Cindy gets here. Since joining the TARDIS team, she's been unfortunately sidelined a lot of the time, so bringing her to the forefront here is a great choice. I also really like the reappearance of Noobis, his character also being expanded on through this, wanting to join the team, and it ultimately being a combination of him and Cindy that get them out at the end.

The ending itself is interesting, the artwork is really fun, and definitely has me wanting to see what happens next!

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

“BREAKFAST AT TYRANNY’S: A BRAIN-BENDING BEGINNING TO YEAR THREE”

Breakfast at Tyranny’s launches the third year of Titan’s Tenth Doctor comics, kicking off the Facing Fate arc with a story that is, unfortunately, more bewildering than compelling. The premise—Ten, Gabby, and Cindy returning home only to find reality drastically altered—is intriguing, but the execution is a jumble of shifting settings, illusionary traps, and heavy techno-babble that muddies rather than enhances the mystery.

The idea of the characters being trapped in a make-believe world should create a gripping, psychological thriller. However, instead of gradually peeling back layers of the deception, the comic drowns in its own complexity, making it frustrating rather than engaging. The explanation that finally arrives towards the end is underwhelming, reducing the eerie wraith-like monsters responsible for everything to just another race that mimics prey by trapping them in illusionary loops. For such a strong visual design, the villains leave little impact, and the story fizzles out with a lacklustre cliffhanger.

WASTED CHARACTER POTENTIAL

One of the biggest missteps is how it handles the Doctor’s companions. Cindy, who had been developing in interesting ways before this arc, is effectively reset, with no meaningful exploration of her character. Meanwhile, Gabby—already a character who sometimes struggled to stand out—remains disappointingly underdeveloped, making it hard to invest in her journey.

Then there’s Noobis, the newly resurrected Anubis, who joins the TARDIS team. His presence is certainly unique—psychic abilities and force beams make him one of the more over-the-top companions—but it’s unclear whether he truly fits the dynamic. So far, his inclusion feels more like a novelty than an organic addition to the team.

📝VERDICT: 4/10

Breakfast at Tyranny’s aims for a mind-bending narrative but instead becomes a tangled mess of confusing illusions and underwhelming reveals. With sidelined character arcs, a weak payoff, and a frustrating lack of clarity, this isn’t the strongest way to start Facing Fate.

A promising concept lost in its own labyrinth—more frustrating than fascinating.