DWM 44

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

Articles

 * None

Comic strips

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

Fiction

 * None

Archives

 * DW: The Dominators
 * DW: The Invasion of Time

Interviews / Profiles

 * Star Profile: Verity Lambert (Producer)

Previews

 * None

Reviews

 * None

A4 Pin-ups

 * B&W The Second Doctor in the TARDIS (DW: The Power of the Daleks)
 * B&W The Fourth Doctor (DW: 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 monthly meant a longer shelf life, higher profile, better sales and made the title more economically viable.
 * The year is no longer included on the front cover which has a cover price of 30p (UK).
 * Below was an unused alternative cover for this issue showing it as a weekly.
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