Summer is approaching fast, and with hotter days come ever-hotter issues of Commando! This round sees some of our most action-packed new stories yet – including the return of fan favourite Sergeant Moses Rayker! Issues 5855-5858 go on sale today, Thursday 22nd May 2025!
5855 Glory Hound
Algeria, 1942. American soldiers storm the beaches of North Africa as part of Operation Torch. Sergeant John Rock of Dog Company takes his responsibility for his men seriously and isn’t about to sacrifice any lives for a chance at glory. The same can’t be said for their new commanding officer, Lieutenant Hank Travers.
The glory hound lieutenant soon puts the platoon in jeopardy, and Rock isn’t sure who’s the bigger threat – the Vichy or Travers!
We’ve all had a boss who thinks they know what they’re doing, even when all signs point to the contrary. Now imagine that during the heat of battle, and you’ve got some idea of the conundrum our heroes find themselves in in this fantastic tale of hubris and heroism!
Story: Brent Towns
Art: Esteve Polls
Cover: Neil Roberts
5856 Tank Buster Ace
You’ve heard of the Hurricane IID, the mighty fighter that packed a killer punch. Its job was smashing the Afrika Korps tanks with its two huge cannons.
Now, meet the men who flew these planes into action — especially Wing Commander Theodore Trigg, an ace among aces, and leader of the RAF’s toughest bunch of pilots.
Finally, an answer to the age-old question of what would win in a fight – a tank or a plane? This is definitely one for the aircraft enthusiasts among you, and with yet another classic Ian Kennedy cover to boot, what’s not to love?
Story: McOwan
Art: DS Gomez
Cover: Ian Kennedy
First published as No.531 in 1971
5857 Sergeant Rayker - Wasted
Italy, 1944. Drinking on duty and absence without leave are both punishable offences under the articles of war. One fateful evening though, that’s precisely what four US marines decided to do. Sergeant Moses Rayker of the 307th Military Police Company has been assigned the apparently easy task of rounding the vagabonds up. But it’s not long before Rayker finds himself under enemy fire with the drunken marines in tow. Perhaps this job isn’t as simple as it sounds!
I hope you’re ready to rum-ble, because beerly beloved hero Sergeant Rayker is back, this time with a crowd of soused louts staggering along behind him. With any luck, they’ll help him tequila Nazi or two!
Story: Dominic Teague
Art: Mike Dorey
Cover: Mike Dorey
5858 Crossed Swords
Many centuries ago, two soldiers, both trained killers, fought to the death in the scorching heat of the North African desert. Their weapons – the short, stabbing swords of the Roman legionary.
Hundreds of years later, the same burning sands were to witness another duel. For two pilots, one British and one German, history was about to repeat itself…
We’re doing a spot of time travel in this final issue of the set – further back than we usually do anyway. This epic story takes us from the ancient world to World War Two. It’s got intrigue, betrayal, and even a couple of sword fights – after all, when in Rome!
Story: CG Walker
Art: Ruiz
Cover: Ian Kennedy
First published as No. 1457 in 1982
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