SFX, Dreamwatch New Issues

The latest issue of SFX Magazine goes on sale April 5. "With the eagerly awaited return of Doctor Who to BBC One this Easter, the latest of Future's quarterly SFX Collection specials reveals the UK's ultimate behind-the-sofa moments from the long-running cult sci-fi show. SFX, Europe's bestselling sci-fi and fantasy magazine celebrates TV's favourite hero with a special 132-page collectors' issue, packed with exclusive features saluting more than 40 years of his adventures through space and time. ... Inside the magazine, enthusiasts will discover the UK's ultimate behind-the-sofa moments and celebrity author, Neil Gaiman exclusively reveals which Doctor Who beasts used to scare him. For those new to Doctor Who, the SFX Collection offers a complete guide to each of the 10 incarnations of the Doctor in the long running series and their unique personalities - from William Hartnell to David Tennant. Bringing together a wealth of prime Doctor Who features and content, the SFX Collection delves into the decade-deep SFX archive, also listing the stupidest Doctor Who monsters ever and taking a superb look back at the critic's favourite episode "City of Death" from the Tom Baker era. Alongside classic articles are all-new features, including an exclusive interview with series saviour, Russell T Davies and the essential SFX magazine preview to the new series of Doctor Who, complete with on set photography!"

Also due out shortly is issue #140 of Dreamwatch Magazine which will have a UK-only Doctor Who cover (with "Lost" featured on the cover of the US edition): "The issue has an in-depth interview with James Hawes, director of New Earth and School Reunion, as well as The Christmas Invasion, liberally illustrated with a host of previously unseen new season photos, including our exclusive cover image. There's also an episode guide to the new season (compiled in association with the BBC) containing previously unconfirmed information. In addition, the issue also features the Torchwood casting news, a candid photo from The Idiot's Lantern in which the Doctor dances... again, and a spoof list of possible Doctor Who spin-offs..."

Both covers are seen below. (Thanks to Will Guyatt, Brian Robb)