DWM 44

The 44th issue of Doctor Who Magazine had a cover date of September 1980. It was the first issue in the new monthly run and the cover insignia was changed to "Doctor Who - A Marvel Monthly". The change was made to increase sales per issue, making the title more economically viable.

Articles

 * None

Comic content

 * Doctor Who: Dragon's Claw (Part Six)
 * Star Tigers (Part Five)

Fiction

 * None

Archives

 * Archive Feature: TV: The Dominators (synopsis only by Richard Marson)
 * Archive Feature: TV: The Invasion of Time (synopsis only by Richard Marson)

Interviews / Profiles

 * Star ProFile: Verity Lambert (Producer)

Previews

 * None

Reviews

 * None

A4 pin-ups

 * B&W The Second Doctor in the TARDIS (TV: The Power of the Daleks)
 * B&W The Fourth Doctor (TV: The Invasion of Time)

Additional features

 * Gallifrey Guardian
 * Who Cares! (Letters Page)
 * Fantastic Facts
 * UNIT Hotline Club page
 * Know Your Enemy Number 17: The Nimon

Credits

 * Editor: Paul Neary
 * Features Editor: Alan McKenzie
 * Art Assistant: Simon Ellinas
 * Production: Nigel Balloch

Additional details

 * This is the first issue of Doctor Who – A Marvel Monthly.
 * The move to a monthly schedule meant a longer shelf life, higher profile, better sales and a more economically viable magazine.
 * The year is no longer included on the front cover, which has a cover price of 30p (UK).
 * An unused alternative cover for this issue (shown right) displays it as a weekly.