The Basics - Issue 108, January 1986. With 8 extra colour pages, this issue costs £1. There are various photos on the front cover, including one of the First and Sixth Doctors standing back to back.

News And Views - In a news-free month, GG informs us of what behind the scenes personnel are currently working on. One letter writer is concerned at rumours that DWM will be finishing in 1986, though these are denied in an editorial reply.

Reviews - Off The Shelf (replacing On Target) reviews Frank Hampson - The Man Who Drew Tomorrow and Timeview.

Other Regulars - A new three part comic strip, again with no overall title, begins with a half human-Cyberman appearing at the end of the second episode. Quinn and Howett's The Doctor Who History Tour begins.

Notables - The 22nd Season Survey results are published, as follows :

Favourite Newcomer : Colin Baker

Favourite Supporting Character : The Second Doctor

Favourite Monster : The Daleks

Favourite Villain : The Rani

Favourite Doctor : Tom Baker

Favourite 1984 Target : Inferno

Favourite Incidental Musician : Jonathan Gibbs (Rani)

Favourite Stories : Revelation, Two Doctors, Attack, Rani, Varos, Timelash

Hall of Fame : William Hartnell

Boxpops - Blackadder II debuts on BBC1 on 9th January. Yes, Prime Minister debuts on BBC2 on the same night.

Top of the pop charts in January 86 were the continuing Merry Christmas Everyone, West End Girls by the Pet Shop Boys and A-Ha's The Sun Always Shines On TV.

Skaro Says - Andrew Curnow's brother got the Frank Hampson book for Christmas - it was huge and an interesting read, full of sumptuous artwork. He was pleased to see Terrance Dicks winning best novel for Inferno - he can't remember what he would have voted for back then, but guesses at The Invasion. Andrew also remembers a severely edited version of the new comic strip being given away with packets of crisps. Jonno really liked this issue - with its eye-catching cover and extra colour pages, it seemed a bit special. The feature Growing Up With The Doctor was very nostalgic in those pre-video days, making you yearn to see those vintage stories. Si Hart agrees that that feature was a great idea for an article. Although he can see that the History Tour was a space filler during the hiatus, it was a good one! Jon Masters is not sure that this issue was worth the extra 33% cost. The highlights for him included the interviews and the beginning of the History Tour. However, the writer got the character of the Sixth Doctor completely wrong in the comic strip. Logo Polish remembers reading this issue the day after the end of term school Christmas party.