The title refers to a secret organization based in Great Britain that is designed to defend the Earth for the alien and supernatural menaces that Doctor Who typically tackles - but not even the Doctor can be everywhere.
Heading up the group is Captain Jack Harkness, an immortal warrior who works alongside the tough-as-nails (and very smart) ex-Policewoman Gwen Cooper.
The connections mentioned above can be found in the writers - John Barrowman, who played Jack in the TV series, and his co-writer, Carole Barrowman.
The story is setting up an unusual threat for the two to face, as a mysterious (but somehow familiar) woman arrives on the scene, bringing danger and death in her wake.
The art by Neil Edwards is excellent, with strong likenesses of the characters and dynamic layouts.
The story touches on an interesting (and somewhat disturbing) concept from a classic Doctor Who episode - any fan of that series or the somewhat-darker Torchwood series is bound to enjoy this comic.
Captain Jack approved!
Grade: A-
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