DWM 136

The 136th issue of Doctor Who Magazine had a cover date of May 1988.

Articles

 * Action! - Throughout its history, Doctor Who has employed many different styles to tell its stories, but whether Gothic horror, light comedy, character drama or thriller, action has been a prevalent and consistent element. Richard Marson examines this aspect of the series ...
 * The Monster Makers - The first in an occasional series in which Patrick Mulkern learns how with a little imagination and initiative, you can recreate the most complex designs accurately and inexpensively ...

Comic story

 * Claws of the Klathi - Part 1

Archives

 * Nostalgia Feature: (TV): The Robots of Death (a revisiting of a classic story and memorable moments by Patrick Mulkern)

Interviews / Profiles

 * Travelling Companions - Harry Sullivan Hapless efforts at dealing with life in the galactic fast lane made him a companion to be endured rather than admired, as Richard Marson reports ...
 * Louise Jameson talks to Richard Marson about what she has been doing since DWM 85 and what it was like working with Tom Baker.

A4 Pin-up

 * Ace from TV: Dragonfire

Also featuring

 * Matrix Data Bank (Questions and Answers)
 * Gallifrey Guardian (News)
 * You on Who (Letters)
 * 'Doctor Who?' by Tim Quinn and Dicky Howett
 * Film News: an update on 'Doctor Who - the Movie' with producers Peter Litten and George Dugdale
 * Spearhead from Space video competition

Credits

 * Editor: Sheila Cranna
 * Assistant Editor: Louise Cassell
 * Design: John Freeman
 * Consultant: David Howe
 * Production: Jez Metyard
 * Advertising: Donna Wickers
 * Advisor: John Nathan-Turner
 * Publisher: Stan Lee

Additional details

 * This issue was priced £1 (UK).