To celebrate International Women’s Day, this set of Commandos is celebrating two of Commando’s most significant female writers: Mary Feldwick and Diana Garbutt. Issues 5831-5834 go on sale from today, Thursday 27th February 2025!
5831: Come Out Fighting
What does a fighting Irishman do when his luck deserts him just when he needs it most?
If his name is Private Mick O’Connor, he just grits his teeth and fights on harder than ever!
The first issue in this set comes from the masterful pen of Mary Feldwick. Feldwick was originally from East Sussex and was a prolific writer of comics during the 60s, 70s and 80s. Come Out Fighting is a perfect example of her knack for gripping narratives.
Story: Feldwick
Art: AC Kennedy
Cover: Penalva
5832: Way of Honour
Before the Second World War, few westerners had ever heard of the Japanese sport of karate, with its own rules, its own customs. But one young Englishman, Martin Hawkins, studied it when he lived and worked in Japan. So skilled was he that it wasn’t long before he was a black belt champion.
The war broke out and Martin was forced to return home, little knowing that his expertise in karate was going to save his life one day.
If you ask us, martial arts are often sorely lacking in Commando issues – how many tense standoffs could’ve been solved by a swift roundhouse kick? This second issue from Feldwick serves to showcase her kickass originality.
Story: Feldwick
Art: Enriquez
Cover: Ian Kennedy
5833: Panzer-Trap
Reckon you could stop a regiment of enemy tanks with your bare hands? No, probably not.
Ray Peterson and Trevor Stanton didn’t think they had much of a chance either.
But with the lives of thousands of their comrades at stake they weren’t going to give up trying.
The second of our female writer showcase in this set, Diana Garbutt was born in Scarborough and cut her teeth writing war stories for the likes of Fleetway’s War Picture Library in the 50s and 60s. She began writing for Commando in the 80s – and we’re sure you’ll agree after reading this story that was a very good thing!
Story: Garbutt
Art: Ibanez
Cover: Robertson
5834: Lionheart
Dave Gardner wanted to be a soldier. He had always dreamed of carrying on the military tradition of his family by going into battle.
However, when you’re small and thin, and you can’t see very well, it isn’t so easy. But even so, Dave was going to get his chance!
A classic story of how big things can often come in small packages. This second story from Garbutt is a perfect example of her ability to craft engaging stories and find the heroic in the unlikeliest of places!
Story: Garbutt
Art: Blasco
Cover: Ian Kennedy
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