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{{Infobox Magazine | {{Infobox Magazine | ||
|image = DWM 163.jpg | |||
|image=DWM 163.jpg | |issue number = 163 | ||
|issue number= 163 | |||
|cover date= [[August (releases)|August]] [[1990 (releases)|1990]] | |cover date= [[August (releases)|August]] [[1990 (releases)|1990]] | ||
|format= 43pp stapled | |format = 43pp stapled | ||
|editor= [[John Freeman]] | |editor = [[John Freeman]] | ||
|publisher= [[Marvel Comics UK]] | |publisher = [[Marvel Comics UK]] | ||
|series=[[Doctor Who Magazine|''Doctor Who Magazine'' issues]] | |series=[[Doctor Who Magazine|''Doctor Who Magazine'' issues]] | ||
| | |release date = [[12 July (releases)|12 July]] [[1990 (releases)|1990]]}} | ||
}} | |||
The '''163rd issue''' of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' was published with an [[August (releases)|August]] [[1990 (releases)|1990]] cover date. It was the final issue to bear solely a month for a cover date until [[DWM 450]] in September of 2012. | The '''163rd issue''' of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' was published with an [[August (releases)|August]] [[1990 (releases)|1990]] cover date. It was the final issue to bear solely a month for a cover date until [[DWM 450]] in September of 2012. | ||
It is notable for being first the issue of the magazine to not have a non-gag comic story. It would be followed by [[DWM 261]], [[DWM 354|354]], and [[DWM 553|553]] through [[DWM 555|555]]. | |||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
=== Articles === | === Articles === | ||
* | * 'The Kiwi Connection' by [[David Bishop]] presents a rundown on ''Doctor Who'' in [[New Zealand]]. | ||
* | * 'The Two Nervous Breakdowns' (1 of 2) [[Gary Downie]] (Production Manager) relates the perils of overseas location recording for ''[[The Two Doctors (TV story)|The Two Doctors]]'' | ||
* | * 'Lurking at Longleat' [[Philip Newman]] reports on the [[Doctor Who exhibition|Doctor Who Exhibition]] at Longleat [[1990]] | ||
=== Comic content === | === Comic content === | ||
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=== Fiction === | === Fiction === | ||
* ''[[Teenage Kicks]]'' written by [[Paul Cornell]] and illustrated by [[Cam Smith]] | * ''[[Teenage Kicks (short story)|Teenage Kicks]]'' written by [[Paul Cornell]] and illustrated by [[Cam Smith]] | ||
=== Archives === | === Archives === | ||
* Episode Guide: Season 25: [[Sylvester McCoy]] (''[[Remembrance of the Daleks]]'' to ''[[The Greatest Show in the Galaxy]]'') | * Episode Guide: Season 25: [[Sylvester McCoy]] (''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'' to ''[[The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (TV story)|The Greatest Show in the Galaxy]]'') | ||
=== Interviews / Profiles === | === Interviews / Profiles === | ||
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* You on Who (Letters) | * You on Who (Letters) | ||
* Data Coils (now incorporating pen-pals and events listing) | * Data Coils (now incorporating pen-pals and events listing) | ||
* 'Doctor Who?' by [[Tim Quinn]] and [[Dicky Howett]] (comic | * ''[[Doctor Who? (DWM 163 comic story)|Doctor Who?]]'' by [[Tim Quinn]] and [[Dicky Howett]] | ||
* ''[[Untitled (DWM 163 comic story)|Untitled Nix View story]]'' by [[Nick Miller]] (cartoon) | |||
* Dont quote me on this ... (mentions of 'Who' in strange places) | * Dont quote me on this ... (mentions of 'Who' in strange places) | ||
* Competition: 3 questions to win a BSB satellite dish system. | * Competition: 3 questions to win a BSB satellite dish system. | ||
=== Random quote === | === Random quote === | ||
“Then there's the terrible Zodin ..." | “Then there's the terrible Zodin ..." | ||
::::[[Second Doctor|The Doctor]], ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'' | ::::[[Second Doctor|The Doctor]], ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'' | ||
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== Additional details == | == Additional details == | ||
* Additional Input from [[DWM 165]]: Letters: Kevin Burridge replied to point out that the Guiness Book of records lists the first demonstration of a video recorder on June 24th 1963 at Alexandra Palace, London, by the BBC. As David Howe points out this issue, all Doctor | * Additional Input from [[DWM 165]]: Letters: Kevin Burridge replied to point out that the Guiness Book of records lists the first demonstration of a video recorder on June 24th 1963 at Alexandra Palace, London, by the BBC. As David Howe points out this issue, all Doctor Who's were recorded onto video. The hunt for missing episodes continue ... Episode Guide: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'' Part One tx. 5/10/88, not 15/10/88. Roll on Season Twenty-Seven when our sub editors can miss even more obvious errors ... | ||
* Additional Input from [[DWM 166]]: Letters: In our brave attempts to | * Additional Input from [[DWM 166]]: Letters: In our brave attempts to 'date' the comic strips, we wrongly stated that ''[[Train-Flight (comic story)|Train-Flight]]'' followed Season Twenty-Six. In fact, to allow for the stories which appeared in ''[[The Incredible Hulk Presents]]'', ''[[Teenage Kicks (short story)|Teenage Kicks]]'' is the first DWM fiction to follow [[Survival (TV story)|Survival]]. I'm sure that's as clear as mud ... | ||
* ''[[Teenage Kicks]]'' is reprinted as part of the [[The Mark of Mandragora (graphic novel)|''The Mark of Mandragora'' (graphic novel)]] by [[Virgin Publishing]]. | * ''[[Teenage Kicks (short story)|Teenage Kicks]]'' is reprinted as part of the [[The Mark of Mandragora (graphic novel)|''The Mark of Mandragora'' (graphic novel)]] by [[Virgin Publishing]]. | ||
* This issue priced £1.50 (UK) featured an Axon on the cover from ''[[The Claws of Axos]]''. | * This issue priced £1.50 (UK) featured an Axon on the cover from ''[[The Claws of Axos (TV story)|The Claws of Axos]]''. | ||
{{DWM issues}} | |||
[[Category:DWM issues]] | [[Category:DWM issues]] | ||
[[Category:1990 DWM issues]] | [[Category:1990 DWM issues]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:33, 18 March 2023
The 163rd issue of Doctor Who Magazine was published with an August 1990 cover date. It was the final issue to bear solely a month for a cover date until DWM 450 in September of 2012.
It is notable for being first the issue of the magazine to not have a non-gag comic story. It would be followed by DWM 261, 354, and 553 through 555.
Contents[[edit] | [edit source]]
Articles[[edit] | [edit source]]
- 'The Kiwi Connection' by David Bishop presents a rundown on Doctor Who in New Zealand.
- 'The Two Nervous Breakdowns' (1 of 2) Gary Downie (Production Manager) relates the perils of overseas location recording for The Two Doctors
- 'Lurking at Longleat' Philip Newman reports on the Doctor Who Exhibition at Longleat 1990
Comic content[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Comic Assassins: The Five Doctors by Kev F & Stanton who get their teeth into the 20th anniversary special [now] on video.
Fiction[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Teenage Kicks written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Cam Smith
Archives[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Episode Guide: Season 25: Sylvester McCoy (Remembrance of the Daleks to The Greatest Show in the Galaxy)
Interviews / Profiles[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Writing Doctor Who: Terrance Dicks (Writer) interviewed by Joe Nazzaro and Sheelagh J. Wells
- William Enoch (aka 'Russell') (Actor) who played Ian Chesterton interviewed by Jo Hillman and Graeme Wood
- Elisabeth Sladen (Actress) interviewed by Jean Riddler talks about what she's been up to since leaving the role of Sarah Jane Smith.
- Orbituary: Peter Grimwade by Gary Russell
Previews / Reviews - Off the Shelf[[edit] | [edit source]]
- None this issue
Page Pin-ups[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The First Doctor, Second Doctor, Third Doctor and Fifth Doctor from The Five Doctors
Also featuring[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Matrix Data Bank (Questions and Answers)
- Beyond the TARDIS (Who is doing what by Dominic May)
- Gallifrey Guardian (News)
- You on Who (Letters)
- Data Coils (now incorporating pen-pals and events listing)
- Doctor Who? by Tim Quinn and Dicky Howett
- Untitled Nix View story by Nick Miller (cartoon)
- Dont quote me on this ... (mentions of 'Who' in strange places)
- Competition: 3 questions to win a BSB satellite dish system.
Random quote[[edit] | [edit source]]
“Then there's the terrible Zodin ..."
Credits[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Editor / Designer: John Freeman
- Assistant Editor / Designer: Jacqui Papp
- Quips: Dan Abnett
- Production: Mark Irvine
- Advertising: Julie Hughes
- Advisor: John Nathan-Turner
- Magazine Group Editor: John Freeman
- Managing Director: Robert Sutherland
- Excelsior: Stan Lee
Additional details[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Additional Input from DWM 165: Letters: Kevin Burridge replied to point out that the Guiness Book of records lists the first demonstration of a video recorder on June 24th 1963 at Alexandra Palace, London, by the BBC. As David Howe points out this issue, all Doctor Who's were recorded onto video. The hunt for missing episodes continue ... Episode Guide: Remembrance of the Daleks Part One tx. 5/10/88, not 15/10/88. Roll on Season Twenty-Seven when our sub editors can miss even more obvious errors ...
- Additional Input from DWM 166: Letters: In our brave attempts to 'date' the comic strips, we wrongly stated that Train-Flight followed Season Twenty-Six. In fact, to allow for the stories which appeared in The Incredible Hulk Presents, Teenage Kicks is the first DWM fiction to follow Survival. I'm sure that's as clear as mud ...
- Teenage Kicks is reprinted as part of the The Mark of Mandragora (graphic novel) by Virgin Publishing.
- This issue priced £1.50 (UK) featured an Axon on the cover from The Claws of Axos.
