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Doctor Who Adventures
Issue 95


Reviews

A weekly desire by Nathan Mullins 3/4/12

Doctor Who Adventures issue 95 is, in truth, another semi-ordinary comic that hasn't really anything exciting on offer, apart from being out on a day that, to be fair, is one of the worst days of my week. The comic isn't as robust and heavily built as DWM as really, this isn't for older readers; well not really as DWM is.

What it is that you get out of DWA, however, is enjoyment, and those behind the comic don't let too much on as to what the next episode is all about, but give snippets of information to make you hunger for the episode even more, with pockets of information on each section of a page, given titles such as Who Watch and This Week's News, summing up all the shocks and delights we expect to find in the upcoming episode.

Also, for those of us who cut out giveaways such as posters, or for those of us who keep our belongings in good care, their are posters for us to enjoy and, if you like, pin up on our wall. As well as puzzles and crossword teasers to keep the younger reader interested; there are also chances for he/she to win a prize that's up for grabs by either completing a puzzle or knowing the answer to a Who-related question.

Another regular feature of DWA has been the 'Tales from the TARDIS' section where those of us write in and say how much we like an episode and especially one or two scenes we had a giggle at or that we found to be really scary, that we'd like to see again, presented in the next issue. In various issues, there have been giveaways, such as masks you have to cut out, like the Doctor's head. In this issue, it is instead a Cyber Mask and, apart from the Christmas quiz that covers a whole two pages, what works for me every time is the comic strip. It may not be as realistic as those in DWM, but this really is one of the best features of this whole comic. They're enjoyable and get right to the point, as well as tell a good tale or two, but they are just as exciting each issue, which spurs me on to collect every issue up until the very last one.

They also have a feature where you can make something you have seen from the show, for example the Racnoss Webstar, from a Christmas episode that was a thoroughly entertaining little romp, that I really, really enjoyed!!! Then of course there are photos of the many fans of both the show and the comic, with pics of all those who have gotten in touch. It also has a few kiddie features such as 'Who's Where', and a preview of next issue's comic and what it has on offer. As well as small giveaways, such as pens and pencils and a pencil case even, this comic is and isn't worth the 2 pounds I pay for it every Thursday. It is a lot of money, but when you miss it for one week, it's as though you have missed an episode of Doctor Who, so it's something I cant go without. It's a brilliant comic that perhaps does talk to those of us who are under 12 and not to us older lads.