I thought this was the perfect story. It looks amazing, the plot was so unique and it has a lot of heart too. This works so well in a comic format. The boneless reveal was fab too and made so much sense!! I wasn’t expecting it at all.

A nice way to experiment with its Medium. It's a bit too overcomplicated at times, I'd argue, but I enjoyed it regardless. And I am very glad it was a shorter one, if it was longer, I think the Gimmick (let's be honest it's a very gimmicky Story) would wear off very quickly. (I probably sound a bit more negative than intended, I enjoyed it a lot, don't get me wrong, but it does miss a something, which I am not sure how to properly articulate it).

Look, I know I'm biased, but this is just really fun.

Firstly, I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I absolutely adore a format screw, or a clever use of medium. Comics attacking people was sort of done in a free comic book day story, but that was super short and more using it as a reference to free comic book day than using the medium to its fullest. Here though it's done spectacularly, a mad mashup of Fear Her and The Unbelieveable Gwenpool, diagetic comic panels, the doctor breaking out to see the 'world' beyond the walls, communiating with Clara from inside the comic, it's all just a blast.

The return of The Boneless too is interesting, love a monster coming back and being used in ways that are both interesting and expanding on their original concept, and that's sure done here.

And then we come to my bias. I love the Forbidden Planet megastore in London, hell, at time of writing this review I was there just last week, a story set there is obviously going to entice me. But even moreso than that, you can just tell that the artist love that store as much as I do, there's careful attention paid to make it look as close as it can to the original and I appreciate that so so much.

Rachael Stott, thank you so much for making this comic for me.

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

“The Fourth Wall: Breaking Comics and the Fourth Wall”

The Fourth Wall takes bold creative risks, showcasing Titan Comics’ knack for experimenting with storytelling. This meta-adventure sees the Twelfth Doctor breaking the fourth wall to address readers directly, while the plot revolves around people being pulled into comic book pages—a concept eerily mirrored in the recent Season 2 teaser trailer, where a comic book character escapes into the real world. The premise feels reminiscent of The Idiot's Lantern, with Mark Gatiss’s Wire snatching people into televisions, but with a unique comic book twist.

A highlight is the playful commentary at the comic book store, where the Doctor critiques the male dominance of comics, and Clara cheekily points out he’s never regenerated into a woman. The parodies of iconic superheroes—Steel Man, Spidey-Guy—add a layer of humour. The Doctor discovering a comic featuring himself nods to the superhero-inspired The Return of Doctor Mysterio.

The return of the Boneless from Flatline as the antagonists is a perfect fit for the comic-centric story. These two-dimensional beings use comics to draw people into their universe, making them a clever and sinister choice for this medium.

While the adventure is fun and fast-paced, it prioritises action over depth. Characterisation and worldbuilding take a back seat, and the story rushes to a conclusion that feels abrupt and slightly unsatisfying.

📝Verdict: 9/10

The Fourth Wall is a visually engaging and innovative tale, but its pacing issues and lack of narrative weight leave it feeling like a missed opportunity.

I had to look up who the Boneless were, as I could not remember. This is a fun if somewhat experimental idea. I have only dabbled in comics a bit so the Doctor’s impassioned speech at the end did not move me.