Although the novel is an enjoyable read, and it is nice to see the three Doctors interacting, the plot here is extremely convoluted and is not a very satisfactory end to the Time Lord Victorious story arc.

All this had been building towards the Tenth Doctor changing the future and challenging death because of his misplaced ego, and the first novel was very effective in continuing that narrative. The main plot point was that killing the Kotturuh would change reality as we know it, granting infinite lifespans to races who should have died - but then, the Kotturuh all die.... and nothing happens? And then there is a last Kotturuh, whose death might open the gates of death... but it doesn't? 10 vaguely says sorry and everyone goes home? What was the point, really? The doctors team up to defeat the Daleks, but the act of actually committing genocide on the Kotturuh has absolutely no consequences. The cliffhanger of the previous novel is rendered null.

I did enjoy the Ninth and Tenth Doctor seeing Gallifrey one last time, and all the schemings of the Daleks - which somewhat make sense, although why they would ever accept this Vampire/Dalek hybrid I'm not sure.

I'll keep on listening to and reading the last few TLV stories, but this is clearly meant as the big conclusion, and it does not make the myriad stories before it feel earned of worthwhile.

P.S.: there being no common characters between Monstrous Beauty and this novel is a shame; the fact that Rose is written off as recovering on a far-off planet is a cop-out; the Eighth Doctor being written and described as his movie incarnation but depicted on the cover(s) as his NotD incarnation is very strange; the Kotturuh barely mattering in the end is also very strange... All in all, although I understand the will to have every story stand on its own, what happens when you read and listen to them all is that nothing fully makes sense and plot ploints/side characters are dropped left and right.

Such a great comic. It delves masterfully into the duality at the hearts of all Doctors - and especially this one - while giving the TARDIS team interesting things to do. I think Ryan shines most here, arguably more than he ever did on TV, but Yaz is also once again characterised by her deep love and concern for 13. I love that she is the one to convince the others to get out of the TARDIS and help 13 against her will.

This story builds upon the previous issues, and upon the Dogbolter family, created by Steve Parkhouse in the 80s for the Fifth and Sixth Doctors' comics. This gives the DWM comic strip some nice internal continuity. The epic scale of the story and the parts in the Catastrophia also echo the Eighth Doctor's story The Glorious Dead, which was written by the same author as this one - Scott Gray.

Finally, Mother G - a mysterious but helpful figure who had cameoed in every story up to this one and finally gets to play a bigger role - is a great idea for a character, and I hope she gets brought back at some point.

This was excellent! Are we really not getting any more 15th Doctor stories from Titan??

The art style is exceptional, very different from the DWM comics. It has a rough, sort of fantasy quality which really fits this story. Ruby and the Doctor are very well-written and the villain fits perfectly in the Pantheon - arguably, the concept is better than many of his televised counterparts.

I have nothing but praise for the story and characters - the mystery of the little girl is especially well-teased and satisfactorily resolved. The third issue might be the strongest - the fear dimension is both a great idea in itself and a great convoy for the increasingly surreal art style. What a joy to see this Doctor face off against the Cybermen, albeit in an oblique way, now that he will never get to face them on screen.

The story also goes to great lengths to fit into the overarching tropes of this era. I will say the supposed appearance of Susan Twist was unnecessary, but the God of Fear, his genius breaking of the fourth wall, and reference to the one who waits were all great. I really liked getting to spend more time in the TARDIS as well. I want more!

I wanted to read this because I wanted more Belinda (pre-forced motherhood) and I was mostly satisfied. She is well-written, as is her relationship with the Doctor.... although this is post-Lux Belinda, with no hint of her initial wariness against the Doctor. She loves and admires him as much as Ruby did, and there is unfortunately no conflict at all. Thankfully, she spends time on her own, and gets to put her nurse skills and instincts to good use. She is clever and has a lot of agency. I really hope we get more stories like that with her!

The Doctor is perfectly written, warm and empathetic and kind, and the story is interesting albeit a bit basic, and fits in well among the televised stories - though many references seem shoehorned in. I really liked Adama's character, and their joy at finally being able to fly again in the end was palpable. The side characters aren't all winners but they're likeable enough.

Paradoxally, not being able to hear the titular scream let my imagination run wild - this was a very pleasant read.