The cover and info on the next issue of Doctor Who magazine:
Karen tells DWM about leaving Doctor Who
after three years as the Doctor’s companion: “I am so, so sad. I’m not
going to lie. Leaving that show has to be one of the saddest experiences
I’ve ever had. It was my life for, like, three years. That’s going to
take a while to go away. But also it’s really exciting, because I get to
go and do other things…”
THE FIRST LADY OF TIME
DWM
looks at the life and times of Mary Tamm, the
actress who played the Fourth Doctor’s companion Romana, with
never-before-seen photos and tributes from her friends and colleagues
including Louise Jameson, John Lesson and Anthony Read.
MATT’S MISSING SCENE!
Just how old is the Doctor nowadays? The clue’s in his hair, as
showrunner Steven Moffat reveals, as he presents a missing scene from The Angels Take Manhattan - exclusively in Production Notes.
THE FEAR FACTOR
There have been some truly terrifying moments in Doctor Who’s 49-year history… and, just in time for Halloween, DWM issue 453
celebrates the very best of them! Fearmerchants Philip Hinchcliffe and
Terrance Dicks are on hand to give their expert opinion, so prepare to
have your blood chilled and your spine tingled, with The A-Z of Dread…
ROUGH JUSTICE?
DWM
look back at the season that gave us the longest
story ever, an evil future Doctor and Bonnie Langford, as The Trial of a Time Lord is put under the spotlight in Countdown to 50!
DALEKS VS CYBERMEN!
Witness the greatest battle in history as the Daleks and Cybermen come
face to face with the Tenth Doctor and Rose in Torchwood HQ. It’s
Doomsday - and what will The Time Team make of it all… ?
A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
It’s one of the most controversial issues currently challenging fandom -
the Doctor’s morality. Are there circumstances where it’s acceptable
for him to kill his enemies, or should this be avoided at all costs?
Toby Hadoke and Johnny Candon argue the pros and cons in A Battle of Wits.
DEATH IN PRAGUE
The Doctor, Amy and Rory encounter a legendary monster and terrifying
creatures from another dimension in The Broken Man, the brand new comic
strip written by Scott Gray and illustrated by Martin Geraghty.
THE SECRET COMPANION
Celebrate 20 years of Berince Summerfield, as DWM talks to Paul Cornell, Lisa Bowerman, Jac Rayner, Gary Russell and Scot Hancock about one of
the most enduring Doctor Who characters of all time.
ZAP!
The mysterious Watcher examines the Doctor’s little-known use of weaponry (including his ray-gun), challenges readers with The Six Faces of Delusion and champions another Supporting Artist of the Month, in WOTCHA!
MONSTERS AND MAGIC!
DWM
catches up with former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and chats exclusively with him about his brand new show - Wizards vs Aliens - and just why Doctor Who fans will want to watch…
PLUS!
All the latest official news, the latest
episodes, DVDs, books and CDs reviewed, sneak previews of forthcoming
merchandise, a prize-winning crossword, FIVE fantastic competitions and
much, much more!
Issue 453 of Doctor Who magazine is on sale from tomorrow up until 14th November at all good newsagents priced £4.50 per copy.
