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'''Doctor Who Magazine''' (formerly '''Doctor Who Weekly''', then '''Doctor Who Monthly''') is now a four-weekly periodical that publishes Doctor Who news, reviews, articles and [[Doctor Who Magazine comic strips|comic stories]]. Originally launched by Marvel UK  ''Doctor Who Weekly'', began publication in [[1979|October 1979]] before later being sold to Panini Publishing Ltd.
`'''Doctor Who Magazine'''` (formerly '''Doctor Who Weekly'''), is currently a four-weekly periodical that publishes Doctor Who news, reviews, articles and [[Doctor Who Magazine comic strips|comic stories]]. Originally launched by Marvel UK  ''Doctor Who Weekly'', began publication in [[1979|October 1979]] before later being sold to Panini Publishing Ltd.


'''Doctor Who Magazine''' has been in continuous publication since its launch offering special editions each year in addition to its regular issues.
Over the years, the title of `'''Doctor Who Magazine'''` has changed slightly. Each of the name changes have been subtle, and very broadly speaking reflect a change of editor and direction for the title. Continuity however remains intact throughout.  


'''Doctor Who Magazine''' has also contributed, throughout its various regular and special issues, to the continuation of the Doctor's comic strip adventures, helping to make it the longest running ongoing comic strip related to a television series in the world.
* '''Doctor Who Weekly'''
:: Issues 1 - 43 (17/10/1979 - 06/08/1980) Every Thursday priced 12p
* '''Doctor Who - published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.'''
:: Issues 44 - 60  (09/1980 - 01/1982)
* '''Doctor Who Monthly'''
:: Issues 61 - 84  (02/1982 - 01/1984) published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.
* '''The Official Doctor Who Magazine'''
:: Issues 88 - 98  (05/1984 - 03/1985) published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.
* '''The Doctor Who Magazine'''
:: Issues 99 - 106  (04/1985 - 11/1985) published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.
* '''Doctor Who Magazine'''  
:: Issues 107 - 163  (12/1985 - 10/1987) published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.
* '''Doctor Who Magazine'''
:: Issues 164 - 237  (11/1987 - 08/1996) published every fourth Thursday by Marvel Comics Ltd.
* '''Doctor Who Magazine'''
:: Issues 237 - ?  (09/1996 - to date) published every fourth Thursday by Panini UK Ltd.
 
`'''Doctor Who Magazine'''` has been in continuous publication since its launch offering special editions each year in addition to its regular issues.


A number of sister publications at various times have been published, with some ongoing features alternating between titles.   
A number of sister publications at various times have been published, with some ongoing features alternating between titles.   
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*[[Doctor Who Magazine - Poster Magazines]]
*[[Doctor Who Magazine - Poster Magazines]]
*[[:Category:Doctor Who Magazine graphic novels|Doctor Who Magazine - Graphic Novels]]
*[[:Category:Doctor Who Magazine graphic novels|Doctor Who Magazine - Graphic Novels]]
`'''Doctor Who Magazine'''` has also contributed, throughout its various regular and special issues, to the continuation of the Doctor's comic strip adventures, helping to make it the longest running ongoing comic strip related to a television series in the world.


The TARDIS Index Files uses the prefix [[DWM]] to refer to fiction (in comic or prose form) printed in this publication.
The TARDIS Index Files uses the prefix [[DWM]] to refer to fiction (in comic or prose form) printed in this publication.

Revision as of 20:27, 10 August 2007

`Doctor Who Magazine` (formerly Doctor Who Weekly), is currently a four-weekly periodical that publishes Doctor Who news, reviews, articles and comic stories. Originally launched by Marvel UK Doctor Who Weekly, began publication in October 1979 before later being sold to Panini Publishing Ltd.

Over the years, the title of `Doctor Who Magazine` has changed slightly. Each of the name changes have been subtle, and very broadly speaking reflect a change of editor and direction for the title. Continuity however remains intact throughout.

  • Doctor Who Weekly
Issues 1 - 43 (17/10/1979 - 06/08/1980) Every Thursday priced 12p
  • Doctor Who - published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.
Issues 44 - 60 (09/1980 - 01/1982)
  • Doctor Who Monthly
Issues 61 - 84 (02/1982 - 01/1984) published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.
  • The Official Doctor Who Magazine
Issues 88 - 98 (05/1984 - 03/1985) published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.
  • The Doctor Who Magazine
Issues 99 - 106 (04/1985 - 11/1985) published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.
  • Doctor Who Magazine
Issues 107 - 163 (12/1985 - 10/1987) published monthly by Marvel Comics Ltd.
  • Doctor Who Magazine
Issues 164 - 237 (11/1987 - 08/1996) published every fourth Thursday by Marvel Comics Ltd.
  • Doctor Who Magazine
Issues 237 - ? (09/1996 - to date) published every fourth Thursday by Panini UK Ltd.

`Doctor Who Magazine` has been in continuous publication since its launch offering special editions each year in addition to its regular issues.

A number of sister publications at various times have been published, with some ongoing features alternating between titles.

`Doctor Who Magazine` has also contributed, throughout its various regular and special issues, to the continuation of the Doctor's comic strip adventures, helping to make it the longest running ongoing comic strip related to a television series in the world.

The TARDIS Index Files uses the prefix DWM to refer to fiction (in comic or prose form) printed in this publication.

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