What does the Foxkin say?
Creative Staff:
Story: George Mann
Art: Mariano Laclaustra
Art Assistants: Agus Calcagno and Fer Centurion
Colors: Carlos Abrera with Juan Manuel Tumburus
Letters: Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt
What They Say:
The Twelfth Doctor continues his solo tour… or has he already welcomed a new comics companion aboard the TARDIS? We’re not telling! Either way, it spells astounding interstellar adventure – with no limits!
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers):
In the previous issue, the Doctor traveled to the Twist: a gargantuan space colony shaped like the infinity symbol. Naturally, he went there to see a punk rock concert. It was after that concert that he met Hattie, a talented bass player, and Jakob, a man accused of killing a high-ranking official. Jakob raved about monsters on the Twist, and the Doctor—being the Doctor—couldn’t resist investigating. We left our heroes in the arboretum where they were menaced by a huge bipedal fox wearing a hooded robe, and that’s where this issue takes off.
The trio manages to escape into the Twist’s substructure—at the expense of Hattie’s bass—leading them to the original seed ship that created the station and the home of the Fox people. They also discover the secret history of the Twist—a history that might well get them killed.
Just another Tuesday for the Doctor, right?
George Mann has crafted a solid story here. It’s fast-paced, engaging, and has that Who feel about it that’s hard to explain, but immediately identifiable. He also captures Twelve’s voice very well. I could practically hear Capaldi’s voice in my head when I was reading his lines.
As good as the writing is, the art is even better. It’s difficult to parse who did more—the artists or the colorists—because the group works so well together. This is one of the best-looking Who books on the shelf right now (which is saying something considering the overall quality of the comics lately). The setting is vibrant, alive, and breathtaking, and the character work is excellent. The line work, the body language, and the facial expressions work seamlessly together, helping you get lost in the story.
It’s even more impressive when you realize how many people worked on the art side of this comic. Typically, when you get that many cooks in the kitchen, you get a highly inconsistent product, but you never get that sense here. Every aspect of the comic works together like a fine Swiss watch and I really hope that George Mann, Mariano Laclaustra, Agus Calcagno, Fer Centurion, Carlos Cabrera, and Juan Manuel Tumburus stay on this title for the long haul. If they do, then this will definitely be the strongest Who title in Titan’s catalog.
In Summary:
“The Twist” part two is another excellent issue in this sadly post-Clara era of the Twelfth Doctor. The writing, the art, and the color work together incredibly well, creating a fun, engaging, and gorgeous reading experience. Dr. Josh gives this an….
Grade: A
Age Rating: N/A
Released By: Titan Comics
Release Date: June 29th, 2016
MSRP: $3.99
