Commando 5679-5682

Honouring the legendary comic artist Carlos Pino, Commandos 5679 - 5682 are a one-off reprint set dedicated to the fan-favourite Spanish artist. The set was asked for specifically by readers and Commando was only too happy to oblige! All the issues were specially hand-selected by Carlos himself as his favourite Commandos he’s ever illustrated. Get your copies today, Thursday 14th September, 2023.

5679: Demon Driver

The flickering flames, the searching burst of German bullets, the creaking of the old bridge. It all added up to dangers to be overcome, no doubt about it.
     But for Corporal Tony Wiggins the biggest threat was in his own head where a demon lurked which, so far, he had not been able to control. And if he failed again, the Germans were going to wreak havoc!
      #5679 Demon Driver was one of Carlos’ first solo issues for Commando as he often worked with fellow Spanish artist Vicente Alcazar under the pseudonym ‘CARVIC’. This issue sparked a long and illustrious career with Commando.

Story | Alan Hebden
Art | Carlos Pino
Cover | Carlos Pino

5680: No Score Nixon

Rookie pilot Tim Nixon was keen to open his account against the Luftwaffe. But somehow his score sheet stayed blank — and he began to wonder if his lack of success was due to bad luck, or if he was just a no-hoper.
     Somehow he had to prove himself and silence the taunts of his squadron mates who called him… No-score Nixon!
     #5780 No Score Nixon was hand-picked by Carlos as one of his favourite issues he’s ever done and with good reason! Carlos’s art brings you classic RAF action with dogfights galore!

Story | Ian Clark
Art | Carlos Pino
Cover | Carlos Pino

5681: Super Soldiers

It just was not possible. No soldier, no matter how well-trained or fanatical, could keep pace with a speeding jeep — and then run even faster. But that is exactly what had been witnessed by the sole survivor of a badly-mauled British unit.
     The war was all but won, the German forces on their knees and ready to surrender… yet all that could still change if this unit of Nazi super soldiers got even the slightest chance to turn the tide.
     Weird Commando incoming! Carlos specially selected this off-the-wall issue where science fiction meets war comic, something Carlos’ has been doing for years. Whether it was his work on 2000AD, Starlord, or Commando, time and time again Pino proves he is a master artist who can turn his hand to any genre!

Story | Alan Hebden
Art | Carlos Pino
Cover | Carlos Pino

5682: Operation Nachthexen

The German forces that invaded the Soviet Union had much to fear once the Russians’ fightback got into its stride. For the Russians are fearsome warriors when roused.
     What the Germans feared more than anything was the night. For that was when the Nachthexen — the night witches — flew. Because, you see, when the Nachthexen flew, they carried death on their wings.
     Commando issue Operation Nachthexen was a notable favourite of Carlos Pino, who sought it out specifically for reprint in this set devoted to his amazing Commando career!

Story | Mac MacDonald
Art | Carlos Pino
Cover | Carlos Pino