An action-packed, high-tension set in this week’s Commandos, visiting the Home Front, North Africa, and the Pacific and European Theatres. Issues 5535-5538 are in shops from today.
5535: The Clockmaker
The SOE have clocked something strange going on in France, as the explosive devices sent to their operatives aren’t quite tickety-boo. A mystery is unfolding and time is against Major Jimmy Ivory as he races to help the resistance and save them from an unknown foe — horologist at the ready!
A timeless classic from former editor Calum Laird, with crisp interiors from DeFeo and an atmospheric cover from Neil Roberts.
Story | Calum Laird
Art| DeFeo
Cover | Neil Roberts
5536: The Cobras’ Nest
A hotch-potch flight of Airacobras is hidden deep behind German lines in the desert, where no arrogant Nazi would think to look. But a good position and hardware isn’t everything, and these passionate pilots will need to learn patience and planning to overcome the German advance and avenge their fallen friends.
A dramatic and high-paced action story from Brunt, with intense interiors from Arias and an explosive, classic cover from Porto.
Story | Brunt
Art | Arias
Cover | Porto
Originally Commando No. 435 (1969)
5537: Tomasz and the Tank Engine
Tomasz Zielinski and his fellow countrymen form a stalwart defence against the German onslaught in Poland, September 1939. As their people escape ahead of the blitzkrieg and the enemy fall upon them, Tomasz and his unit team up with a fearsome dragon — an armoured rail engine with a fiery bite as bad as its occupant’s roar!
A thrilling, high-speed adventure from Colin Maxwell with stunning interiors and a dramatic cover from veteran Commando artist, Manuel Benet.
Story | Colin Maxwell
Art | Manuel Benet
Cover | Manuel Benet
5538: A Whole Lot of Trouble!
Bob Knowles is being packed off to what he thinks might be the most boring pilot’s gig in the whole war, until he lands on a remote island being evacuated ahead of the Japanese advance. As he helps relocate the island’s people, he finds himself in a battle of wills with corrupt officials and sinister pirates — all after a treasure they’d give their own lives to hold…
An unusual setup in this action-adventure from Sanderson, with detailed interiors by McLoughlin and a bold cover from Ron Brown.
Story | Roger Sanderson
Art | Denis McLoughlin
Cover | Ron Brown
Originally Commando No. 1775 (1984)
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