Imaginary Enemies

"The Sheep of Doom cares not what nasty little girls think! Return the Raggedy Doctor or he won't be the only one with a broken head tonight."

Writer: Scott Gray
Format: Comic Srip
Released: 13th December 2012
Printed in: DWM 455

Featuring: Amy, Rory

Synopsis

In Leadworth, the nativity play is almost starting and young Amelia Pond is being teased before the school play by the main star Veronica saying she's mad and she'll get locked away forever. Veronica breaks the Raggedy Doctor doll Amelia made whilst in the library she's visited in the mirror by a man who appears similar to a reverse Santa Claus claiming to be her uncle 'Krampus', who is really a member of the Pantheon trying to prevent the future Amy and Rory from getting married and join in the mad man in the box, and conceiving their child who would go on to kill the Doctor...

Verdict

Imaginary Enemies was a terrific comic strip! A thoroughly enjoyable read. I loved the setting of Leadworth in the primary school at the time that Amy and Rory were children, along with their would-be daughter Mels of course! A nativity play on the cards was perfect for the Christmas style story and uncle Krampus' attempts to distort the future were excellent! I thought Veronica was a bit of a bitch but I guess all schools, no matter what age, have a snob present. The humorous relationship between Amy and Rory that we saw on TV countless times was present in their childhood here. The mentions to Amy's Raggedy Doctor doll, which was decapitated (!) were lovely. I love thinking how much Amy adores that doll, and is still frightened by the crack in her bedroom wall. The plot was good and the evil, cunning plan was just superb! Mels being in the story was unexpected and she brought a lot of menace, as you can expect from who she is to become! The resolution was simple but effective and the snapshot of Amy and Rory, grown old together after The Angels take Manhattan was a wonderful touch. Overall, a great comic strip!

Rating: 9/10