A near perfect cyberman story for me.

In my option, there's three core elements that make the cybermen great, and by extention are needed for a great cyberman story:
1. Conversion: The threat of conversion is extremely important. If you're not terrified of conversion, might as well be a robot.
2. Inevitability: The cybermen should be able to come from anywhere, a 'natural' next step in human evolution.
3. Unstoppable: The cybermen can be beaten, they can be defeated, but they can never be vanquished. Going back to point one, they should be almost a fact of the universe.

Supremacy of the Cybermen has all three of these in spades.

Conversion is a major factor in all four of the split stories we're presented with here: Nine watching Rose being converted and killing Jack, Ten having to fight to prevent the cybermen from seizing a cloning factory which would let them infinitely reproduce, Eleven getting pseudo-converted himself, and of course Twelve seeing Gallifrey having been converted.

Inevitability is less of a factor here, the cybermen already existing in all the timelines we see, but there's something to be said for their conversion of other species, the seed being planted that not only could humanity succumb to this, but as could the Silurians.

And of course, how Unstoppable they are.

Nine in an apocalyptic London as the Cybermen have taken over, Ten fighting for his life, siding with the sontarans, being forced into an actual war, and succumbing to his worse impulses, Eleven watching as the Cybermen have taken over from the dawn of life on earth, failing to prevent them from lauching out into the stars, and Twelve, at the head of it all, seeing how it was all done, watching the conquest of time from where it's begun.

The cybermen presented here truly are unstoppable, and I adore it.

Each Doctor's story takes a different route in showing the attempts to stop the cybermen, and each doctor but one fails. The scale of the story is magnificent, and I think the fact that the doctors never end up meeting adds a lot to that scale as well.

The only thing keeping me from rating this a 10/10 is the ending. Some interesting designs for a cyber controller and potential far future cybermen is unfortunately not enough to distract from the fact that the story concludes with a big old reset button. On the one hand it did kind of have to, with how large scale it is, but the fact there's no consequences for it whatsoever does leave you somewhat unsatisfied.

That said, every single moment before that point works.

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“SUPREMACY OF THE CYBERMEN: A CELEBRATORY CYBER CROSSOVER WITH AN OVERPOWERED FINISH”

Supremacy of the Cybermen was Titan Comics' major 2016 event, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cybermen with a grand, multi-Doctor crossover. Featuring the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors, it delivers an ambitious storyline spanning multiple eras, each incarnation facing a different front in the Cybermen’s vast invasion. Twelve crash-lands on Karn before making his way to Gallifrey, Eleven deals with Cyber-Silurians in prehistoric Earth (because Titan loves dinosaurs), Ten is captured by the Sontarans and pulled into their war against the Cybermen, and Nine fights a present-day London under siege. The rapid scene shifts maintain a strong pace, ensuring the reader stays engaged while juggling the sprawling narrative.

THE CYBERMEN ASCEND—AND SO DOES RASSILON

The heart of the plot involves the Cybermen taking control of Gallifrey, assisted by a partially converted Cyber-Rassilon, in a storyline eerily similar to what The Timeless Children would do years later. By merging Cyber and Time Lord technology, they launch invasions across different time zones, using airborne conversion viruses and temporal tactics to rewrite history. There’s a strong sense of scale to the Cyber threat, making them feel more dangerous than usual. The story also weaves into TV continuity well, positioning itself as a direct sequel to Hell Bent, explaining Rassilon’s return after his exile.

A UNIQUE MULTI-DOCTOR STRUCTURE

This crossover takes a different approach from most multi-Doctor stories—the incarnations never meet. Instead, their struggles are interwoven, each dealing with their own piece of the larger puzzle. While this might be disappointing for those expecting a grand team-up, it’s explained in-story as Rassilon’s attempt to keep them separated, which actually strengthens the narrative. There’s also something refreshing about seeing each Doctor operate independently rather than immediately pooling their resources.

CHARACTER MOMENTS AND CALLBACKS

The comic makes good use of its companion roster. It marks the Ninth Doctor’s first encounter with the Cybermen post-Time War, which the TV series never explored, and also features Rose’s first meeting with them—specifically, the Mondasian variety. Jackie and Captain Jack add some levity and emotional weight, with Jackie’s panic and complaints clashing with Jack’s usual swagger. Her moment of bravery after Rose is converted is a rare but strong character moment. The Cyber-Planner’s return and the introduction of the new Cyber race help freshen up the villains, and the final pages include a delightful montage of classic Doctors encountering Cybermen in unexpected places, a lovely bit of fan service.

WHERE IT FALLS SHORT

Unfortunately, the story stumbles in its final act. The tension builds well as each Doctor faces overwhelming odds, but the resolution feels too convenient. All four incarnations gain sudden “super Cyber powers” at their most desperate moments, allowing them to turn the tide against their enemies. Meanwhile, Rassilon’s ultimate plan—trapping Time Lords in a state of endless regeneration to harvest their energy—is undone when the Cybermen predictably betray him. This leads to a frustratingly overused sci-fi trope: a massive reset button, erasing the Cyber operation from history and undoing all their damage. After such a grand setup, the climax feels disappointingly hollow.

ART STYLE—A MIXED BAG

Visually, Supremacy of the Cybermen is a bit of a mixed experience. The paneling and layouts are strong, with large splash pages that showcase the scale of the conflict well. Action sequences are fluid, and the big set pieces—Gallifrey under Cyber rule, the Sontaran battlefield, the prehistoric Cyber-Silurians—are visually striking. However, character likenesses are inconsistent, with some faces looking wildly off-model, which can be distracting. The art style shines in depicting Cybermen and battle sequences but falters when it comes to the finer details of the Doctors and companions.

📝VERDICT: 9/10

Supremacy of the Cybermen is a fun, fast-paced, and ambitious crossover that celebrates the Cybermen’s legacy while incorporating elements of Doctor Who's ongoing TV continuity. The multi-Doctor structure is refreshing, the scale of the Cyber threat is well executed, and the action is engaging. However, the story stumbles in its final act, relying on overpowered resolutions and an unsatisfying reset button that undercuts the stakes. A worthy anniversary special, but one that could have stuck the landing much better.