A nice story that actually references Cross-Media canon. I've put this after the Radio Times stuff, simply because I think having 8 go from meeting Benny, straight to meeting a slightly older Benny is a bit crazy. That being said, this was a perfectly fun story with a nice long way around for the key and coat buttons. That being said, I think it would've been nicer if it was longer, and if the Roberts Master was mentioned, or the Vortex Shark got a bit more fleshing out, but this is certainly a way to kill 25 minutes.

That was it? That was it? That was it?! I know that this series got cut short, which sucks, but that was it? That was our resolution to Stacy being a shapeshifter? The Doctor throws a convenient switch, and it's revealed? We ended on a cliffhanger, only to lead into that? TBH, I think I would've preferred if Perceptions was 12 parts long, and these two got absorbed into it. I would love to see more of Stacy and Ssard, since they're very much blank slates. Not to mention, maybe an eventual return to Mars, and what would have happened if this strip wasn't cut short?

Okay, look. This one has an absolutely brilliant idea behind it. Shapeshifting alien horses get trapped in Victorian London, and one gets taken to a freak show. Genius, absolute genius. What follows is very much not. The art style is great, and the plotline itself is servicable, but everything feels flat, and just a touch too convenient. It was very much a surprise when they killed the kid, I was not expecting that. And that ending? Holy cow, I can't wait to see how they resolve the cliffhanger of Stacy being replaced by a shapeshifting energy monster.

TBH, I can't say I remember much about this one. It didn't really warrant being a two-parter, but felt more like a 20-part miniseries (emphasis on the mini) Again, the Ice Warriors were nice, if a little dull by this point. I binge-read the others on the train today, and this one kind of blurred together with the previous one.

From one Ice Warrior story to another. I think this has helped grow my enjoyment of these creatures, and the plotline's simple enough to follow. The art is nice, even if the characters are a little flat. The cliffhanger's alright, but I'm definitely still getting the hang of these shorter, simpler stories.

I'll be honest, this one's a bit lukewarm to me. Yes, it's the 8th Doctor and the Cybermen, a pairing that doesn't happen very often. Stacy was a bit flat, but what can you do with a total of 10 pages of 6 panels? Part of me wishes this got adapted into a DWM style, but I think that ship has sailed. That being said, I did enjoy the design work, especially the Cybermen and the slight purple tones of 8's outfit. Also, I have to say it. If I had a nickel for every time a Bill was turned into a Cyberman, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. I'm somewhat optimistic about the others, but don't have too high of hopes.

So, here we are. Yes, this is technically a step back in 8's EU timeline, but quite frankly, I'm not starting again. This was my first full foray into the VNAs, and I have to admit that I enjoyed it, even if it was a definite departure from the BBC Books. The 8th Doctor was enjoyable in this, and his "death" was definitely surprising. I have to admit, I enjoyed Bernice, even if she did differ somewhat from my prior experience of her (I've only listened to the Big Finish freebies with her in it, and their version of Theater of War) But I found the side characters enjoyable. The Ice Warriors was a new game for me, as I've only really seen them in Cold War. I also loved the Brigadier and the love he has for his wife, it's so adorable. Not to mention, Bambera was an interesting force, and it was nice seeing the differences between the two Brigadiers. I found Eve and Alan to be interesting side characters, even if I was hit with a bit of a surprise when Eve slept with Greyhaven. How have I gone this whole time without mentioning another of the main antagonists? I found Greyhaven to be an interesting antagonist, considering he wasn't truly evil. When it came down to it, I was more dissapointed that Staines took over. I think it would've been more interesting if if Staines was just an unfortunate party, caught up in Greyhaven's schemes. I think that's all I have to say on this book, but it was fast enough to keep my attention, even if the lack of Doctor made some parts drag a bit. I'll finish this review by stating my sheer surprise that it's implied that Benny f**ks the Doctor at the end. Overall, a definite read that I found interesting. Next stop: The Radio Times Comics with Stacy and Ssard.

Wow. That story was spectacular. It was fast-paced, and somehow managed to spend enough time getting us attached to Kadijk and Cockaigne. Even Zaterday was likable. The mystery of the Jax society was an interesting one, and the sheer revelation of Gray being infected, and then Sam too! It was insane, and the sheer size of the planet was really something that I loved. Not to mention the death of Amy Saraband. Given the tone, I thought they would've actually "shown" her mangled body beneath the wreckage. Overall, this book gets a 4/5, only dropping one star by being a little too Chekov's Gun with the escape pod. But definitely worth a read.

Ho. Ly. Crap. That was absolutely insane, and I loved it. The sheer concept of the Doctor turning up to an auction for his own body is absolutely wild. The wide cast of characters never outstayed their welcome, which is somewhat surprising. Faction Paradox was a very morbid thing, but by god, I want to make their shrine in LEGO.

The concept of the Doctor suddenly finding himself out of continuity with Gallifrey was a pretty good idea, and it gave Homunculette a fun added detail. I also really enjoyed Marie, even if she wasn't in it that much. Trask was a wild piece of continuity that I was very much not expecting, but gladly welcome. The Shift was an interesting character, at least with the way he conversed. Faction Paradox may now be a new favourite, and I want to see how they would work in the Time War (The 2005 one, not the one that I'm certain is imminent)

Speaking of the imminent Time War, the hanging revelations of Sam having two different sets of biodata is an interesting move, as it creates another mystery. Not to mention, there's now twelve Gallifreys?! What the?! TARDISes are now at type 103, and more than a bit sentient? I feel like I've been flung in at the deep end and I absolutely love it. I even think that the vault, in all it's horrifying glory, fit perfectly. A vault that finds out your DNA's worst nightmare and turns it against you? It's absolutely horrifying, but I love it.

And the Krotons?! Of all the villains, they chose the Krotons? I have no fault with this, quite the opposite. I love that they brought back such a forgotten villain, and actually made them intimidating. Overall, 5/5. Perfectly Paced, absolutely bonkers, would read again in a heartbeat.

Okay, this one was good. I started reading this one in 2024, but only recently got back around to reading it, so I started from the beginning. To start off with, I think that 8 and Sam have a very good dynamic, and enjoyed 'watching' them in action.

While this story is a bit separationist with these two, that tends to happen in Doctor Who. I enjoyed the callbacks for Planet of the Daleks and the original Daleks. I did, however, find the events of the Dalek Civil War to drag a bit. This may be due to me not really recieving Daleks outside of TV and the Audios, but I found that it tried to inject some pacing where it wasn't nessecarily needed. That being said, I did enjoy the pacing for the most part, the chapters flowing somewhat well between each other. I liked the moral dilemma with the Thals, and how it impacted Sam.

And now, for the retcon. The fact that the Doctor didn't destroy Skaro in Rememberance, but a planet the Dalek Prime had made to look like Skaro, from Destiny onwards. This twist, was so unfathomably complicated and timey-wimey, I had trouble understanding it. So, the Prime moves Skaro, because Davros had already destroyed it circa 1963, because in the 2150 invasion, they found out that he'd destroyed it in 1963? It doesn't make sense, and while it does fit with canon, and actually explains how 7 got there in the TV Movie, I still don't quite think I understand it.