November 15th, 2022
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Doctor Who Magazine Issue 584
David Tennant is the Fourteenth Doctor… and although it will be a year until we see his TV adventures, the story continues in Doctor Who Magazine issue 584.
An epic new comic-strip adventure, written by Alan Barnes and illustrated by Lee Sullivan, picks up directly where The Power of the Doctor left off.
Editor Marcus Hearn says, “Russell T Davies, our new showrunner, has long admired the DWM strip. And that’s why he’s granted us the honour of telling the Fourteenth Doctor’s first story in an adventure that dovetails with the most recent episode. For the first time in our 43-year history, the strip is now in lockstep with the television series’ continuity.”
Russell T Davies says, “From day one, I wanted to increase ties between the show and the magazine. I love it when we’re in sync! A lot of people will be thinking, David’s not the real Doctor, he’s a trick, an illusion, a flashback. But no. He’s real. And DWM can help us underline that.”
Other highlights of the new issue include:
- Meet the New Team – the producers, directors and other crew members of Doctor Who tell us what they’re looking forward to in the 2023 Specials and beyond.
- Letter from the Showrunner – in the first of his new regular columns, Russell T Davies reveals what brought him back to Doctor Who.
- Production Diary – script editor Scott Handcock provides exclusive updates about forthcoming episodes, direct from Doctor Who’s HQ.
- Reach up for the Sunrise – David Tennant, Russell T Davies, former showrunner Chris Chibnall, directors Rachel Talalay and Jamie Magnus Stone, and CG artist Ben Pickles describe shooting The Power of the Doctor’s regeneration sequence.
- The Strip of a Lifetime – Russell T Davies, Scott Handcock, Alan Barnes and Lee Sullivan on creating the Fourteenth Doctor’s first adventure.
- The Watchers – fans who were lucky enough to be granted studio visits in the 1960s and early 70s recall the thrill of watching Doctor Who being made.
- Hack to the Future – an interview with artist Robert Hack about the new illustrated version of David Whitaker’s seminal novel Doctor Who and the Daleks.
- Collectivity: The TARDIS – meet the fans for whom collecting police-box merchandise has been a lifelong passion.
- Factory Records – the sets of 1966’s The Power of the Daleks are recreated, providing new insights into this mostly missing story.
- The Fact of Fiction encounters Cybermen and Daleks as it looks back at 2006’s Army of Ghosts.
- Other Worlds – an essential guide to forthcoming stories in the expanded Doctor Who universe.
- Previews, reviews, news, prize-winning competitions, Time and Space Visualiser, Sufficient Data and more.
Doctor Who Magazine Issue 584 is on sale Thursday 10 November from www.panini.co.uk and WH Smith priced £6.99 (UK).
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Liam
November 13th, 2022 - 10:56pmIn reference to the ebay copy which is currently over £70, that is mine and as normal, i read the issue then list on ebay with bids commencing at £5 plus postage. I do it every month. I was unaware of these distribution problem until today, and i am not taking advantage of the situation in any way. I would kindly ask , if anyone here, is responsible for the nasty messages i have received to please stop this. I have also approached the highest bidders to ask are they serious and i would rather they retract their bids if they are not serious and are just being malicious. So to surmise, i am surprised by what has happened but i am a genuine fan and not trying to rip off others.
Daniel Seymour
November 14th, 2022 - 8:06amHiya you shouldnt feel bad as you have been helping those who cant get to thier local shops to get thier magazine through the post, especially when it sells out fast on the Panini website, and anyone who bids MUST pay that is part of the rules. They have control over thier bids no matter the item.
In fact ebay is a funny beast, for the first time ever, I bought two Eaglemoss companion packs from B and M to sell on as just over cost price (cover my petrol and packaging costs) and they havent shifted at all. Im not trying to make a profit just helping.
They had two issues of the latest DWM in the ASDA at Poole yesterday, but none in WH Smith. I was going to buy them but didnt in the end, rather leave them for someone who needs them. I think an ebay scalper has already paid a visit to WH Smiths as there were no 1973 mags either.
Judooning
November 14th, 2022 - 8:10amIt amazes me the people don’t understand that it’s the bidders themselves who are raising the price, not you. If you set the price to £70 buy it now, then I can understand peoples concerns. (Still not enough to warrant horrible messages, it’s your choice and they don’t have to buy).
So don’t worry, it just silly people making drama for the sake of drama.
Liam
November 14th, 2022 - 8:52amWell the highest bider is brand new ebayer and i have had people fail to pay in the past. It now over 100 and i am considering ending this auction or cancelling the top bid as i have,doubts they will pay.
Rory
November 14th, 2022 - 5:17pm@judooning once had someone on eBay complain at me that the rare item I was selling (and had multiple bids increasing the price) could be found for half the price elsewhere, so they’d offer to buy it for that price.
Me: In that case I’d suggest you take up the other offer and buy it from them.
Andy R
November 13th, 2022 - 7:34pmSeen copies all over Essex and normally takes ages to get the specials.. and even they are in stock at my local Smiths.
Lucinda
November 13th, 2022 - 1:13pmStill not sign of the doctor who magazine in my local supermarket
James
November 13th, 2022 - 9:41pmAnnoying as loads on ebay at 3+ times the cover price. First time my local whs has sold out.
ScottyFalcs
November 12th, 2022 - 10:17pmThere must be a serious distribution problem, I hope they can acknowledge what has gone wrong.
The following please I know do not have copies:
Aberdeen
Dundee
Montrose
Forfar
Aberdeen
St Andrews
David Smith
November 13th, 2022 - 9:41amNotice yesterday in Asda Falkirk didn’t have any new issues still got last month’s issue on display!!!
Timelord63
November 13th, 2022 - 11:55amStill no sign of it in any WHsmiths, newsagents or supermarkets in either Hull, Driffield or Beverley.
Judooning
November 13th, 2022 - 1:17pmI’m thinking if it’s going to turn up, it won’t be till atleast Tuesday now.
My store doesn’t get magazine deliveries at the weekend or Monday’s.
Eraser
November 13th, 2022 - 1:43pmThe word from major branches of WH Smith’s (who never received it in the first place) is they’re unable to order it in. This is turning into a major distribution disaster particularly for such a hyped and crucial relaunch issue. If it really is Sold Out, having never reached half the country, then Panini and the distributors have questions to answer.
Judooning
November 13th, 2022 - 2:12pmHopefully Panini can rectify this and get more copies printed. If that’s possible
John
November 13th, 2022 - 6:18pmOOS on Panini site – a lot of very unhappy Northerners!
Lucinda
November 12th, 2022 - 6:39pmMe and my brother in law are annoyed that the doctor who magazine has not been in stores in our local morrisons also tescos
pupbenny
November 11th, 2022 - 3:01pmAccording the Radio Times (reading from DWM I believe): “When Russell [T Davies] ran Doctor Who for five years in the 2000s, he turned it into a huge critical and commercial success. He’s returning with some big, bold, next-level plans, kicking off in November 2023 with three special episodes – hour-long spectaculars – starring David’s Fourteenth Doctor, before Ncuti takes over as the Fifteenth, around the festive period.”
So, does this mean Tennant will be The Doctor for three specials in November AND THEN regenerates in a (presumably) Christmas Special?
pupbenny
November 11th, 2022 - 4:07pmOh wait, nvm, I just realised I misread it. So yeah seems like Tennant will regenerate in the 60th I assume and then the festive special will be Ncuti’s first proper appearance.
NoMore
November 11th, 2022 - 12:30pmIs this actually getting released in stores?
Still no sign in any store. Did they forget to send it.
Timelord63
November 11th, 2022 - 12:52pmNo sign of it yet in either my local WHSmiths or Tescos.
Anonymous
November 11th, 2022 - 2:33pmSainsburys
MDS
November 11th, 2022 - 2:40pmI got a copy in WHSmiths in Basingstoke. However watch the self scanning tills as it tried to charge me £10.99. The staff soon fixed it.
Prof Horner
November 11th, 2022 - 3:53pmNo I haven’t seen it in my local Morrison’s either.
BaileyBlue
November 11th, 2022 - 8:44pmPicked one up yesterday In a tesco in Norwich. So they’re definitely out there.
James
November 11th, 2022 - 8:52pmObviously back to the old days. Tennant sells. First time not got copy in local whsmith. They’ve ordered more stock.
If non in your local newsagents/whs, ask staff if they can order more.
Eraser
November 12th, 2022 - 1:30amI can’t help noticing that everyone who’s been able to actually find a copy of this issue is in the south of Englandish. Further north and it seems to be impossible to find. I’m in South Yorkshire. Nowhere to be seen. Friends in Edinburgh say their regular newsagent says he hasn’t received it yet. Somewhat frustrating when the publishers are screaming Sold Out if they’ve got distribution problems.
Kevin225
November 12th, 2022 - 9:05amTesco in Bradley Stoke (Bristol) had about half a dozen copies on Thursday evening.
NoMore
November 12th, 2022 - 9:11amSo North South devide arrives at DWM
Tut tut
Pete X
November 12th, 2022 - 1:22pmNot in Tesco’s Inverurie (NE Scotland) this morning.
A copy of last month’s is still there – one less than on the 10th.
Timelord63
November 12th, 2022 - 3:29pmReally getting on my goat now! Three days after publication date and STILL no sign of it in any of my local whsmiths or Tesco! Funny how it’s the North as usual that is waiting for it? And it’s not even a case of stock selling out? Stock of it has just not arrived!
Philip shaw
November 12th, 2022 - 3:49pmNot only has this issue not arrived but no sign of the 1973 chronicles either, had to buy the latter off the Panini site !
Eraser
November 12th, 2022 - 6:08pmIt is getting ridiculous. There has clearly been a massive problem on the distribution front which Panini need to address. Bristol seems to be as far north as it’s got.
NorthNoMore
November 12th, 2022 - 6:15pmYe still no sign in wh smiths here still.
Had to get a copy from the forbidden planet in leeds instead as they get it via a none Wh Smiths route. I.e. they order them.
They still have a few copies left if anyones near there.
ITS AS IF THE DISTRIBUTOR ( wh simths, etc ) cant be bothered send them to local shops in the north.
James
November 12th, 2022 - 8:15pmAnd annoying that can order from the website and is more then twice the price including p&p
Eraser
November 12th, 2022 - 8:19pmIt wasn’t in the Sheffield Forbidden Planet although the 1973 special was. They’re rarer than hen’s teeth in the outside world so good to pick up a copy. As for issue 584, I’ve now traipsed around every WH Smith’s, ASDA, Tesco’s, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s as well as countless other small newsagents in my area. It’s not here. It’s never been here. I’d really appreciate it if someone from Panini could address this rather than shrieking Sold Out. If DWM is supposed to be such a crucial part of the show relaunch then they’ve really messed this up.
ScottyFalcs
November 12th, 2022 - 10:18pmThere must be a serious distribution problem, I hope they can acknowledge what has gone wrong.
The following places I know for a fact do not have copies:
Aberdeen
Dundee
Montrose
Forfar
Aberdeen
St Andrews
Strange
November 13th, 2022 - 7:43amWH Smiths distribution arm deliver to all the places listed in peoples comments. They have the monopoly so it indicates where the issue might be ?
I presume people have asked Panini directly ?
Maybe everyone should contact their letter page.
Eraser
November 13th, 2022 - 1:47pmI’m now hearing that staff in major branches of WH Smith’s are unable to order it in having never received it in the first place. If it really is Sold Out, having never reached whole swathes of the country and with eBay touts getting ready to make a killing, then serious questions need to be asked of Panini and distributors as to what happened here particularly with such a hyped and crucial relaunch issue.
Pete X
November 13th, 2022 - 7:54pmWell there are now several ‘Brand New’ copies on e-bay mainly in the £20-£30 range, but ranging from the cover price to £72 for a subscription copy – on which there are, currently, 28 bidders! Postage extra in all cases.
Anonymous
November 14th, 2022 - 8:35amIt’s pretty much cabbages & bells for this issue!
RPG74
November 11th, 2022 - 11:48amHave you read RTD’s explanation for Fourteen’s clothes regenerating? Yes they did by the way. Because he didn’t want photos of Tennant wearing ‘women’s clothes’ to be weaponized by the media. Pathetic and cowardly if you ask me. The more i hear about these specials the more I think I might give them a miss.
Anomie
November 11th, 2022 - 12:48pmTo quote someone… “what! What!! WHAT!!!” I suppose that explains why Davies has failed to cast another woman in the role as well.
Anonymous
November 11th, 2022 - 5:19pmWell, you two sadly confirm one thing; at this point it seems the fandom is permanently fractured and will likely NEVER be reconciled under any circumstances. You’ve also been EXTREMELY selective as to quoting the – several – reasons RTD gave as to not forcing Tennant to begin his stint wearing Whittaker’s costume (which absolutely IS feminine, despite some people’s attempts to assert that it’s “gender neutral”).
Such negativity already, and we wonder why the franchise is in such a state.
Rex Farrel
November 11th, 2022 - 5:51pmI liked the regenerating clothes – aside from being just like the first regeneration, it also avoids faffing about with costume selection scenes (seen one, seen ’em all). It’s just a shame there was no one there to witness it, because it would have been a great opportunity to bait a certain type of fan: “I’ve regenerated every cell in my body, got a new face, have the ability to travel through time and space, and you’re asking how I changed my clothes?”
Anomie
November 11th, 2022 - 6:28pmIf moffatt or chibnall had done this it would be blasted but apparently you are not allowed to criticise Davies… I’ve made no secret of my feelings for Davies writing and tennants acting. For me this is a massive backward step.
Doctor Stu
November 11th, 2022 - 11:51pmI’m sorry but Tennant looked iconic in that suit, Sacha looked completely bizarre and weird in Jodie’s clothes. Did we really want to see Tenant wearing womens clothes? They’re not gender neutral by any stretch of the imagination no matter how much people want to pretend they are.
As if it’s that big of an issue for people to turn off. Bit Fragile if not seeing a man wearing female clothes makes you never want to watch the show again
RPG74
November 12th, 2022 - 12:21amAmomie, I don’t think RTD objects to the idea of a female Doctor, he just didn’t cast one this time. But I think his explanation for the sudden regenerating clothing bit is horlicks, and snacks of hypocrisy. This is likely to be the wokest, trendiest series of NuWho ever (unfortunately, in the opinion of some of us), pushing orientation and gender neutral business left right and centre. But when it comes to a post-regeneration Doctor wearing the clothes of his female predecessor for all of thirty seconds of screen time, somebody-Tennant? Davies?-gets cold feet. I mean, come on people, at least have the courage of your convictions.
Daniel Seymour
November 12th, 2022 - 7:20amThe change of clothes will be explained in the narrative of next years episodes from the rumoured villain that has influenced this regeneration. The Doctor seemed surprised his clothes changed at regeneration as well as his old body returning. It wasnt a ‘normal’ regeneration.
Judooning
November 11th, 2022 - 10:55amAnyone spotted this in stores today?
WhoBags
November 11th, 2022 - 9:39amReally odd that Lee Sullivan’s drawn The Doctor next to the TARDIS on page two of the strip taller than the box. Bit of a rookie mistake for such an established artist. Kind of took me out of the story before it had begun.
Peter C
November 13th, 2022 - 1:32amIt’s smaller on the outside!
Anomie
November 10th, 2022 - 4:17pmI have to admit to feeling very uncomfortable with the Disney deal. How much influence will the mighty Disney dollar impact the show and the thing which concerns me most is will we as fans be able to buy and physically own the Disney era episodes? I fear we won’t which will bring an end to 40 years of commercially available doctor who. Will this also mean a flood of spinoff shows?
I also have to question the logic of bringing Tennant back to boost the ratings as some people are saying. How will that work? Ratings could be boosted for one month in November 23 and then the ratings will probably drop off again. It’s a natural thing with a series that has been on air for so long now. For me it’s a backward step. Far better for ncuti to have stepped in straightaway than be sidelined for a year.
Don’t get me wrong I hope things will be fine and we still get those dvd/bluray releases but if we don’t… I and several friends have talked about this. The general consensus is no releases to own… no longer watching who. But you can stream them younger people say… yes you can. But as a long time who collector streaming is not owning.
Releases
November 10th, 2022 - 4:24pmAnyway BBC Studios controls the merch rights.
Bbc studios sells the dvd/blurays
So…..
Doctor Stu
November 10th, 2022 - 6:31pmIt won’t happen, you’ll still get the dvds but it would be a bit silly to stop watching the show just because they weren’t being released on dvd.
Bookcollector
November 10th, 2022 - 7:50pmI’d be unhappy at not being able to buy them but I probably would watch who still as long as it was on BBC TV. I get why some might react this way as a collector it means never completely owning something you love. It’s an odd one. Not sure how I would feel actually.
mick
November 10th, 2022 - 3:28pmanyone found this in any of the shops, its sold out on panini and newsstand online
Judooning
November 10th, 2022 - 3:40pmWent to big TESCO in Cleethorpes…all gone (or just not delivered yet)
mick
November 10th, 2022 - 3:45pmyes im thinking that the shops are late getting them i tried asda and they didnt have it.
Judooning
November 10th, 2022 - 4:10pmIve often found tesco get it in a day late. I work a convenience store and magazines are often late through various factors.
NoWhere
November 10th, 2022 - 4:22pmNo copies in wh smiths
Philip shaw
November 10th, 2022 - 9:29pmNo sign in Asda and Sainsbury’s in Morecambe, must be late
Sons of Skaro
November 10th, 2022 - 2:15pmReceived my subscribers copy yesterday.
It’s great to see the Diamond logo back on the cover.
Haza14
November 10th, 2022 - 7:09pmIs the subscriber cover textless? I’d quite like a David Tennant is the Doctor version!
Demdike@Cult Labs
November 10th, 2022 - 1:06pmIt would be nice to actually have a subscriber copy delivered on time for a change.
Jason Z
November 10th, 2022 - 3:02pmMine arrived yesterday, a day early. It never arrives on time, true, but I find early preferable to late.
Kevin225
November 10th, 2022 - 5:26pmMy subscriber copy has still not arrived today. Occasionally early, but more often than not slightly late these days. Generally as long as it comes by the weekend I think that you can’t really complain, but made slightly frustrating if you wonder past it in the shops! A First World problem though, putting this into context….
Timelord63
November 10th, 2022 - 6:26pmBear in mind there’s an added postal strike this weekend and strikes next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday so it not turned up tomorrow you’ll be in for a long wait?
Peter C
November 10th, 2022 - 6:27pmStill not received my subscribers copy, hopefully tomorrow. It’s usually a day or two late these days.
Demdike@Cult Labs
November 11th, 2022 - 10:06pmThe delays don’t really bother me too much but it’s when you subscribe it’s used as a selling point that you get it delivered to your door on or before the day it hits the shelves.
It arrived today thankfully but i was slightly worried if it was lost that they wouldn’t be able to send a replacement with it being sold out at the Panini store.
@Kevin225 – No need to feel guilty about any issues you have like this. You are here on a brilliant site that is exclusively for Doctor Who merchandise. So called first world problems are for elsewhere.
Timelord63
November 10th, 2022 - 12:44pmAs usual none of my local WHSmiths or Tescos has this in today – Grrrrr!!!
DalekAgent
November 10th, 2022 - 10:28amJust got my subscriber copy and i dont normally read the comic strips but im definitely gonna give this one a read because WOW
Daniel Seymour
November 10th, 2022 - 8:00amI think the increased effects budget will not be a bad thing, in the style of the Star Wars show like Andor the effects are not overblown, just used to enhance worlds and settings. I thought the Power of the Doctor looked really good anyway, no bad effects and it was an amazing Who episode and on the BBC budget. The Star Wars shows mix retro styles with CGI to a good effect and a world away from the excesses of The Phantom Menace with its overused slapstick creatures.
daz
November 10th, 2022 - 9:30amApparently Bad Wolf will be using ‘The Volume’ as well which will definitely help.
Potd did look really good too though.
Doctor Stu
November 10th, 2022 - 6:33pmOh god please no. That’s the one thing that makes Andor look way more cinematic than kenobi, mando, book of boba Fett because it’s NOT using the volume. It’s such an obviously artificial and noticeable method of filming. I really hope they don’t use it too much
booboo
November 9th, 2022 - 7:00pmpost updated from BBC press release to DWM press release.
Anthony @ FP (Formerly)
November 9th, 2022 - 9:52pmBoohoo, is it possible to update the DWM posts with the textiles covers once they’ve been released? This month’s is a nice variant, for example.
booboo
November 10th, 2022 - 8:34amI would, but I don’t know where to get them from, they only send us the main image
Anthony @ FP (Formerly)
November 10th, 2022 - 12:31amApologies, my phone auto-corrected Booboo to Boohoo!
Demdike@Cult Labs
November 9th, 2022 - 6:25pmIn his last editorial Marcus said and this is a direct quote –
“The next DWM will help to usher in a new era. The moment has been prepared for with something so special that it’s unprecedented in the magazines history”
So what is it? An interview with Tennant?
O
November 9th, 2022 - 6:28pmThe only thing I can think of is the comic strip being Fourteen’s “debut” story?
Demdike@Cult Labs
November 9th, 2022 - 8:18pmLooks like that’s the case. His first adventure is in the magazine rather than on tv. In the past the last Doctor has always featured in the strip until the new Doctor has their tv debut.
Doctor Stu
November 9th, 2022 - 9:40pmI hope it’s a really short comic, along the same lines as the children in need short between parting of the ways and a Christmas carol. To have the proper introduction of a new doctor in a comic and not on tv is absolutely ridiculous. So I’m hoping it’s very short and inconsequential
Gareth Pugh
November 10th, 2022 - 9:42amWithout giving away any spoilers Stu I think you’re out of luck. Having now seen it, it is clearly part one of a multi-part story and even comes with a 4-page making of with RTD talking about what a great opportunity the DWM comic strip is to make the most of this ‘DT2’ Doctor between now and November 2023 when his actual TV episodes air.
daz
November 10th, 2022 - 9:44amPersonally I don’t find it ridiculous considering we only have 3 episodes with 14. The fact that the Tardis was dismantled 6 months before DT filmed anything and parts of the set were taken as trophies by actors etc too it’s unlikely we’ll see him in the console room in the specials. Or at least 13’s console room.
It could simply be RTD filling in gaps like they did with the Children in Need special in 2005 as an afterthought when someone pointed out that Barcelona sounded like the next destination/why does the Tardis crash land in The Christmas Invasion?
We’ll most likely see the next episode starting from Donna’s perspective. The Doctor doing his thing a bit after The Power of the Doctor.
Really hope we get 3 90min specials and not just 3 hours of 14.
Robert Sienicki
November 11th, 2022 - 8:29amI think it’s the comic that continues from the show and will kinda fill the gap. They confirmed the comic will have 12 parts and will go for the full year.
Also what is unprecedented, at least by looking at last 5 years is the fact that the magazine have much more access to the show now. There are tons of little bits of brand new information sparkled all over the issue.
@daz – Sorry, they confirmed they will be hour long, but let’s be honest, this is a Anniversary regeneration only, so we could celebrate the show without trying to introduce brand new Doctor at the same time. So we will get three hour Anniversary (which is twice the time 50th had).
Star Lord
November 9th, 2022 - 5:25pmAnyone here in ROI: Have Eason’s stopped selling DWM or is it just the branches near me?
Bought the mag religiously from #439 and #494 and have only picked up one or two copies a year since, but it seems to be getting harder to track down.
Anonymous
November 9th, 2022 - 4:54pmStill not sure about the diamond logo making a comeback – I loved it as a kid, and had it on both an enamel pin badge and the T-shirt with the mismatched sleeves. By contemporary standards it looks a little… naïve? Cutesy? Cartoonish? I dunno.
I think I get what they’re going for – they’re trying for instant squint – test brand recognition as per the Star Wars typeface – but I personally think they’d have been better off with the Pertwee/McGann era logo (which of course WAS being used for the classic/past era merchandising prior to everything being rebranded with the underwhelming Whittaker ”Robin Whood” logo. That logo was stylish, restrained, and, appropriately enough, timeless IMO.
Some astute people have suggested it might just be for the 60th because it’s a DIAMOND logo, though, so we’ll see.
Anonymous
November 9th, 2022 - 4:58pmI meant the Pertwee logo was stylish, etc.
Doug Who
November 9th, 2022 - 5:31pmI think it was too much of a temptation to go with the ‘diamond’ logo for the ‘diamond’ anniversary! I prefer the more subdued blue look to that horrible multi-coloured 70s version that was everywhere back then!
It is very nostalgic but maybe the Pertwee/McGann logo (although I don’t think it was intended as such back in 1969) would have been more effectively simple as you say. It’s still quite thrilling to see it back on the magazine though, and I like David’s pose in relation to it! He looks great on the cover.
I wonder if there will be another, new design when Ncuti takes over proper?
Peter C
November 12th, 2022 - 11:52pmIt’s better than the last terrible logo! That was horrendous!
@-
November 9th, 2022 - 2:55pmI would have preferred a brief return of Paul McGann for a season than Tennant.
Anomie
November 9th, 2022 - 3:39pmThat would have been great
PJH1971
November 9th, 2022 - 3:45pmMcGann definitely needs more screentime!
Coleman
November 9th, 2022 - 3:59pmYeah McGann definitely, considering he only has one Film to his name.
That would have been the obvious choice for a Returning Doctor.
Whovian4Ever
November 9th, 2022 - 4:29pm100% agree! Be he 10 or “14” or Meta or John Smith I am absolutely sick to the back teeth of Tennant and I definitely do not need the 15th anniversary of Series 4 celebrating next year. I wish RTD could have looked beyond Tennant if they had to go with a returning actor and McGann would have been perfect! For me, at this point, the sooner we get to the Ncuti Gatwa era of Doctor Who the better as far as I’m concerned. Ncuti is the Future.
James
November 9th, 2022 - 11:07pm@- well the budget has tripped from 3 to 10 million per episode plus budget for spin-offs. Maybe get a 8th doc series.
The ergon
November 9th, 2022 - 11:38pmYes 8th or Ace adventures. Or “Clara and me”. Anything but Torchwood or Class again.
The ergon
November 10th, 2022 - 12:51amThough to be fair Class was a moffat spin off, so a relief there.
Judooning
November 9th, 2022 - 2:11pmGonna stay away from any online articles for the next day until I can get this. I want to read it without knowing what’s in it before hand
Nick
November 9th, 2022 - 2:00pmYay! David Tennant! Yay! The new / old logo!
Peter C
November 9th, 2022 - 5:07pmYes, that’s already an excellent logo! Looks great on the magazine.
Loobop
November 9th, 2022 - 1:42pmwith david tennant back in dwm i don’t know whether to subscribe for a year or just buy issues when he’s on the cover.
Anon
November 9th, 2022 - 1:19pmHope we get the next Jodie graphic novel soon, then in 2024 we could get the 14th doctor one
Sascha
November 10th, 2022 - 10:26am@all :
Any News on this Part when or if the panini Graphic Novel Collections Continue ? There Are so many 13th Strips missing
Bookcollector
November 10th, 2022 - 12:20pmHoping the next dalek collection (Feb 23) has the announcement for the next Jodie collection, it’s long overdue
Robert Sienicki
November 9th, 2022 - 10:59amI can’t wait till midnight to get the digital version, cause I love that we’re getting an official surprise continuation of the Power of the Doctor cliffhanger in comic book form. Now I believe this is what they were hyping up in the last issue. This is big. 60th Anniversary starts now!
I wonder if this is how they plan to keep us going for the next 12 months, with comics and maybe books that will take place after the Power of the Doctor and before the first episode of the 60th Anniversary?
The ergon
November 9th, 2022 - 10:37amI Like Tennant, though i know people who cant stand him but Matt Smith will always be my favourite of the nu Docs.
Might be tempted to buy it this month to get a preview of what we can expect from the new era. Maybe a few hints and teases in there. The new logo really does make it feel old school nostalgic.
The ergon
November 9th, 2022 - 10:46amAlso i think of this regeneration as more of an anomaly rather than the 14th doctor. Rather like the meta crisis doctor was to the original 10th. More falling into sidelines like The War Doctor, The fugitive Doctor… T,cuti should be No.14 by rights.
Robert Sienicki
November 9th, 2022 - 11:10amWar Doctor and Fugitive Doctor were introduced later as a previous incarnations, Tennant right now is the next in line actor who will portray the Doctor in the chronological order. So I am fine with calling him 14th. It’s just a number.
pupbenny
November 9th, 2022 - 4:48pmI agree with ergon. I feel like if he was the Doctor again for one or two series I’d be okay with him being considered the 14th Doctor, but considering it’s only for three episodes in the space of one month, I feel like he shouldn’t be counted, especially considering he’s already the 10th Doctor.
Spectrox
November 9th, 2022 - 7:48pmIt has been confirmed Ncuti is 15
Anonymous
November 10th, 2022 - 11:57amSo what is the argument about Tennant being the 14th. Doctor? (Is he an anomaly in the process of Regeneration much like the Curator?) Or is Ncuti Gatwa the proper 14th. Doctor?
Anon
November 10th, 2022 - 12:18pmThe curator isn’t an anomaly he is a future incarnation, Tennant is the 14th doctor or technically the 16th doctor. 1-8, war 9-10, 10 again (it was a regeneration) 11-14 making 16 doctors, 15 regenerations.
Anonymous
November 10th, 2022 - 12:31pmI’m thinking more in the way of merchandise. Will they say ‘starring the 14th. Doctor David Tennant’ might get a bit confusing with ‘David Tennant the 10th. Doctor’ whereas The War Doctor Hurt against Tennant ‘The Bridge’ Doctor title leading to the 14th. Doctor Ncuti Gatwa sound’s so much better.
Anon
November 10th, 2022 - 1:22pmThe BBC have already confirmed that Tennant is 14th and ncuti is officially the 15th dr
Coleman
November 9th, 2022 - 10:36amIn Future, i wish they would stop throwing in a Poster and a cardboard Tardis in this magazine and charging £10.99 for it.
I wonder who keeps asking for this Extra cardboard. (I thought we were trying to save the Planet).
BigBen64
November 9th, 2022 - 10:38amYou do know that this isn’t a deluxe edition right? This issue costs £6.99 as usual.
The cardboard stuff and higher cost just comes with the deluxe issues which are released about 1 or 2 times a year…
Fred
November 9th, 2022 - 10:40amThe Power of the Doctor poster was great though, I’m looking at it right now. I just wish they wouldn’t describe it as “free”
Mike
November 9th, 2022 - 10:46amPerhaps the “free” poster comment is harking back to the days in the 80s when Target offered a free poster – plus £ 2.99* for postage and packaging !
* I can’t remember the exact cost, probably less than that.
Coleman
November 9th, 2022 - 10:47amYeah, I realise it isn’t a Deluxe Edition, that’s why I started my comment off by saying Future Editions.
Lol Fred, Yes look at all the FREE extras included in your Mag this month (Except it costs an Extra FIVE pounds).
Mrs Croot
November 9th, 2022 - 5:00pmHa, quite right mike 🙂
Doctor Stu
November 9th, 2022 - 10:22amAn icon
RPG74
November 9th, 2022 - 10:48amI couldn’t disagree more. Had enough of him last time around, and certainly don’t think he’s special enough as an actor to warrant two entire generations to himself. Still, each to their own.
Coleman
November 9th, 2022 - 10:58amI Don’t Mind David Tennant at all, I thought his Portrayal of the Doctor was rather good. It’s all this FREE stuff that they keep shoving in the Mag that costs an Extra £5 that’s starting to annoy me.
Ive loved the Mag for years, but I’m getting as though I refuse to pay the extra £5. I didn’t buy last months Edition.
Gareth Pugh
November 9th, 2022 - 11:30amIn fairness to Panini, I don’t think they have ever advertised the extra items as being free when they haven’t been. I do notice that the now-traditional Christmas-issue poster – which did used to be free – isn’t any more, and they tend to add an extra £1 onto the cover price for that one issue, then it goes back to normal for the first regular issue of the new year. I subscribe, and seriously, you get it all for way less than the shop price.
Anomie
November 9th, 2022 - 2:55pmHave to say I’m bewildered by the praise Tennant gets. Never been keen on his acting
PJH1971
November 9th, 2022 - 3:50pmDidn’t mind him up to Stolen Earth, but he really started grating on me in the 4 specials that followed – maybe outstayed his welcome a tad?
Anonymous
November 9th, 2022 - 4:40pmWhether you like him or not, by any metric you care to apply he’s far and away the most successful/popular Doctor of the revival era and may yet be the saviour of the franchise going forward. The series desperately needs to get a higher share of the mainstream audience back and David Tennant is the actor most likely to re – engage them.
the ergon
November 9th, 2022 - 5:14pmThats if general viewers buy into it second time around. I really hope they do for the sake of its future. Apparently Disney+ are going to be upping the budget considerably to boost and broaden the shows popularity. Rather than just for the devoted contingent.
They can push all the money they like but its great writers and storylines that make it.
Bookcollector
November 9th, 2022 - 6:13pmAs long as the money doesn’t mean the end of episodes getting a physical release on dvd/bluray then that sounds good. But if it means no releases to own then I’ll be seriously reconsidering my devotion to the show.
Kevin225
November 9th, 2022 - 7:33pmAgree with Anonymous – in terms of general public recognition and anything else you care to name David Tennant is head and shoulders above the other Nu-Who Doctors irrespective of your personal opinion. If not already the case he will be the ‘Tom Baker’ of NU-Who.
Cards on the table Eccleston still casts a long shadow IMO!
My question is what then happens if even with Tennant the show’s popularity doesn’t improve. Then what?
DJS
November 10th, 2022 - 7:52amI think its popularity will increase if marketing is carefully managed. As much as I think Character do a really good job with thier figures, in light of the Disney deal perhaps approcah Hasbro so make a 3.75 toy range to flood supermarkets and increase 60th merchandise in general. Need to make use of the App / digital generation and create an open world RPG in the Whoniverse.
I had a thought the other day, is a cross over special with Star Wars planned now the Disney deal has happened?
The ergon
November 10th, 2022 - 8:55amThey tried the 3:75 line. That didnt last long. Which was a real shame as we got a few decent exclusives like Clara, The skovox blitzer and The foretold amongst a few others which i really liked. Never took off sadly.
DJS
November 12th, 2022 - 7:32amYep they tried but no reason why that didnt work out means they cant try again. Also those 3.75 figures were too fragile, I tried assembling the Dalek Spacestation playset and it came unstuck within a day and wobbled too much. The Door on my 3.75 Tardis was already broken when i took it out the packet. And overall they were not distributed too well.