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
DWM Archives (Synopsis Only)
 * 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 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 date is no longer included on the front cover which has a cover price of 30p (UK).
 * Below was an unused alternative cover for DWM Issue 44 showing it as a weekly.
 * [[file:DWM_044b.jpg|250px|]]