1917: The Great War is at its fiercest and most terrible. But things are about to get even worse. Armaments manufacturer Lord Hellcombe has a new secret weapon he believes will win the war. But when the Doctor witnesses the final demonstration he begins to realize how much danger everyone is in: Lord Hellcombe claims to have invented the Dalek! Except, of course, that nothing is quite what it seems. Now, the Doctor and his new friends must draw on every type of early 20th century technology and every element of human ingenuity and bravery if they are to discover the truth - and survive - to prevent the entire Western Front of World War One from becoming part of The Dalek Project!
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A stunning new graphic novel, featuring the Doctor as played by Matt Smith in an exciting adventure with the Daleks.
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'Our invention will change the nature of warfare.
It will make this conflict truly the war to end all wars.
Gentleman, our factory in France is ready to start mass
production of these remote-controlled armoured vehicles.
the war machine we call...
the Dalek.'
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By thedoctor
Format:Hardcover
When I first heard about The Dalek Project back in 2009 I instantly placed my order - the prospect of a full length graphic novel featuring the 10th Doctor and the Daleks - set during World War 1, gripped me. But then come the advertised release date it never arrived. Instead the date kept getting pushed back until it disappeared off the schedules full stop. There was much speculation as to the reasons why - the most common been that the storyline was similar in tone to a forthcoming TV episode in production at that time! (3 years later we now know this is why the book was postponed).
Instead we got The Only Good Dalek - a thoroughly entertaining adventure. My only negative was that the Doctor's character didn't quite match that of Matt Smith. My reasoning for this was that the book had been produced during the early stages before the world had yet to observe the 11th Doctor in action.
Jump forward 3 years and my excitement levels again rose when I again saw the release advertised of The Dalek Project - this time featuring the 11th doctor. I did feel a little disappointed as I had hoped to see the book released one day with the 10th Doctor at the helm (although it wouldn't make much sense commercially I guess to release a book featuring the exploits of a past Doctor).
Anyhow, was it worth the wait? The answer is an astounding YES. This book is simply fantastic!!
SPOILERS: The story kicks off in France in 2017 when an archeological dig uncover a sphere from a Dalek saucer within a long buried World War 1 Trench system. This action begins to resurrect the metal maestros who promptly rediscover the art of extermination! Into this comes the Doctor who within 30 pages has dispatched of his oldest enemies - 'unfinished business' as he describes it.... Read more ›
Instead we got The Only Good Dalek - a thoroughly entertaining adventure. My only negative was that the Doctor's character didn't quite match that of Matt Smith. My reasoning for this was that the book had been produced during the early stages before the world had yet to observe the 11th Doctor in action.
Jump forward 3 years and my excitement levels again rose when I again saw the release advertised of The Dalek Project - this time featuring the 11th doctor. I did feel a little disappointed as I had hoped to see the book released one day with the 10th Doctor at the helm (although it wouldn't make much sense commercially I guess to release a book featuring the exploits of a past Doctor).
Anyhow, was it worth the wait? The answer is an astounding YES. This book is simply fantastic!!
SPOILERS: The story kicks off in France in 2017 when an archeological dig uncover a sphere from a Dalek saucer within a long buried World War 1 Trench system. This action begins to resurrect the metal maestros who promptly rediscover the art of extermination! Into this comes the Doctor who within 30 pages has dispatched of his oldest enemies - 'unfinished business' as he describes it.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Grey Lady
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Admittedly, I did fear a repetition of 'Victory of the Daleks'(the third Doctor Who Episode in the first series featuring Matt Smith as the Doctor) but I am very pleased that this is not the case at all. The only similarity is that it's about Daleks playing some part in a World War but that is where it ends (although there are some fun inclusions of cameos from the TV episode but those I am sure are included only for the nutty fans like me who watch and read anything with the word "dalek" in it).
The Daleks are back. This story features the Copper and Bronze Daleks from the RTD era and in my view that is a good thing, as I can't help but feel that the new Paradigm has been a bit of a mistake. But not just those, we even get a quasimodo Dalek (and once you've seen it, I'm sure you will agree on the name) and hords of so-called Proto Daleks, which are robotic versions of a Dalek (no Squid type lifeform inside). All a recipe for an enjoyable read, as the Daleks have ensured both parties in the Conflict produce these proto Daleks.
There are actually two plotlines, one taking place in 2017 and another in 1917 (during the Great War). It's Doctor Who, so the future plotline takes place before the main story occurring in 1917. I remembered another kind of "Dalek Project" in the serial "the evil of the Daleks" from 1966. In this serial events took place in 1966 and 1866. No similarities otherwise, but still I like it very much when wrters know their Who history and add such details as an extra bonus for the long-time fans while not distracting from the story for new comers.
The Doctor is executed very well here, characterised as Matt Smith had shown him to be in the series, so that is great.... Read more ›
The Daleks are back. This story features the Copper and Bronze Daleks from the RTD era and in my view that is a good thing, as I can't help but feel that the new Paradigm has been a bit of a mistake. But not just those, we even get a quasimodo Dalek (and once you've seen it, I'm sure you will agree on the name) and hords of so-called Proto Daleks, which are robotic versions of a Dalek (no Squid type lifeform inside). All a recipe for an enjoyable read, as the Daleks have ensured both parties in the Conflict produce these proto Daleks.
There are actually two plotlines, one taking place in 2017 and another in 1917 (during the Great War). It's Doctor Who, so the future plotline takes place before the main story occurring in 1917. I remembered another kind of "Dalek Project" in the serial "the evil of the Daleks" from 1966. In this serial events took place in 1966 and 1866. No similarities otherwise, but still I like it very much when wrters know their Who history and add such details as an extra bonus for the long-time fans while not distracting from the story for new comers.
The Doctor is executed very well here, characterised as Matt Smith had shown him to be in the series, so that is great.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The long-delayed "Dalek Project" is here. Was it worth the wait? Yes, though it's a qualified yes. the quality of Mike Collins' art varies from page to page, going from clean and "comic-booky" to quick frenetic and gritty. Oddly for me, I think I prefer the gritty style, seen more consistently throughout the earlier graphic novel "The Only Good Dalek". Thankfully, the Daleks in this adventure are the bronze "Time War" era Daleks rather than the far less popular "Paradigm" Daleks featured in "The Only Good Dalek", which pleases me greatly. The plot isn't particularly high-brow, and it doesn't reveal anything new about the Daleks, but it does have them at their manipulative best; cunning, devious and homicidal. Which, if you're a Dalek fan, is pretty much what you want!
By Rocky Balboa
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
bought this for my granddaughter with another one came very quick and was cheap she is thrilled with them will buy her more
By kk
Format:Hardcover
1917: The Great War is at its fiercest and most terrible. But things are about to get even worse. Armaments manufacturer Lord Hellcombe has a new secret weapon he believes will win the war. But when the Doctor witnesses the final demonstration he begins to realize how much danger everyone is in: Lord Hellcombe claims to have invented the Dalek! Except, of course, that nothing is quite what it seems. Now, the Doctor and his new friends must draw on every type of early 20th century technology and every element of human ingenuity and bravery if they are to discover the truth - and survive - to prevent the entire Western Front of World War One from becoming part of The Dalek Project!
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The Dalek Project
Great book, but not accessible to my partially sighted son. Looks brilliant but wasn't quite what we needed to encourage him to read.
Published 2 months ago by Mr Leslie A Kent
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not bad
not as good as id hoped but still a good little story. dr who and the daleks during world war 1
Published 2 months ago by dale walden
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At last we see this story in print.
Originally scheduled as a David Tennant story instead this graphic novel was shelved a few years back, probably because of the similarities to 2010's 'Victory of the Daleks' by... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andrew Panero
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this is an exalent book and am extreemly happy with this product so much so am going to order another copy
Published 6 months ago by tracy
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I liked it!
Overall good story. Moderate quality drawings. A story without the regular companions. I especially liked the way it relates to the Great War/WW1.
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A fine addition to the world of doctor who, this comic is well presentated and the graphics are completely out of this world a must buy for any fans of the tv show
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Is this a better version of Victory of the Daleks
The same team who've brought you the only good dalek are back for a second graphic novel in the range. Read more
Published 8 months ago by MiketheDalek
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"...could have flowed from the mighty pen of Terry Nation himself."
With portals to a different time-location leading of a Mansion's corridor or even from its Pantry, to legions of all-terrain caterpillar-tracked Germanic-styled daleks, to an... Read more
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