Commando 5883-5886

Brand-new Commando issues 5883-5886 on sale from today, Thursday, 28th August 2025!

5883: Bismarck: The Last Days

The battleship Bismarck was the pride of the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War. A mighty warship preying remorselessly on the Allied convoys that ferried supplies between the US and Britain. She was unsinkable — or so her crew thought. 
    Matrose Jurgen Voss was certainly convinced of the great ship’s infallibility. Some of his more seasoned crewmates, childhood friend Peter and cousin, Helmut, knew better than to believe themselves invulnerable, but none of them were to know the true danger they were soon to face — that these were the last days of the Bismarck.
    You’ve heard of the famous battleship the Bismarck — but Iain McLaughlin’s mighty story takes you to its final days — and with the master, Manuel Benet, on artwork and cover — it’s one to pick up!

Story: Iain McLaughlin
Art: Manuel Benet
Cover: Manuel Benet

5884: The 8:15 to Glory

This is the story of three troublemakers who had more charges against their names than a whole regiment. Yet when the chips were down, they did as much fighting as a whole regiment!
    There’s a classic Commando from the golden era in Issue 5884! Gentry’s three rogues are the worst of the worst, so how is it this becomes an epic tale of heroism? You’ll have to read to find out!

Story: Gentry
Art: Franch
Cover: Penalva
First published 1971 as No. 578

5885: The Last Prussian

The proud son of a long line of Prussian warriors, Oberst Max Von Riedesel has military service in his blood. He believes he has seen the worst of war, but the Second World War has shown him another side of his beloved Germany. 
    Riedesel does not approve of the Fuhrer’s Reich — his duty is to his people. His countrymen in the SS, though, will make any sacrifice for their misguided ideals. Before long, Riedesel will face a terrible choice — where exactly do his loyalties lie?
    The amazing cover on Issue 5885 by Neil Roberts sets you up for what’s to come in Robbie MacNiven’s tale of Germans at war — with other Germans! All brought to life by Esteve Polls’ fantastic art!

Story: Robbie MacNiven 
Art: Esteve Polls
Cover: Neil Roberts

5886: The Chase is On

The Malayan jungle wasn’t called “Hell’s Hothouse” for nothing. And with hidden dangers everywhere, the search for a ruthless killer and a bandit gang was too hard for one man alone. 
    But help was at hand from unexpected quarters — a Japanese officer and a British private who knew far more about flowers than he did about fighting!
    A weird Commando team up in this yarn by CG Walker — you wouldn’t expect a hardened British soldier to team up with a botanist and an enemy Japanese officer all in aid of capturing a bandit gang led by an AWOL Brit — would you?! Well, that’s exactly what happens in Issue 5886! 

Story: CG Walker
Art: Ibanez
Cover: Jeff Bevan 
First published 1984 as No. 1802

Commando 5879-5882

Commando marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day and the end of World War Two in issues 5875-5878 on sale from today, Thursday, 14th August 2025!

5879  The Batmen of Iki Island

The Japanese thought Iki Island was impregnable, the perfect place to store ammunition in their war against America. Thanks to its deep caves and heavy anti-aircraft defences, bombing raids were useless against the island. As far as anyone could work out, there was nothing that could be done. 
    Enter two Italian American acrobats from Chicago, brothers Aldo and Matteo Costanzo – they would soon be known as the Batmen of Iki Island!
    Move aside DC comics Batman – Commando has TWO Batmen and they’re taking down an entire Island! You’d be batty to miss it!

Story: Damien de Sousa 
Art: Vicente Alcazar 
Cover: Simon Pritchard

5880 Operation Break-out

August 1945 – Japan was being forced to surrender, and after six long years, the Second World War was over. For many thousands, it had been a bitter, hard fight on land, on sea and in the air. And for Canadian army doctor Harry Murray, his war had started when the Japanese had overrun Hong Kong in 1941.
    That was grim enough, but then he found himself a prisoner on a small, nameless island where men could die at the whim of the enemy guards. The only hope in the end for Harry and his mates was to escape…
    The second of our VJ Day 80th Anniversary specials and what a corker! With a stunning artwork from the legendary duo Gordon C Livingstone and Ian Kennedy!

Story: Ian Clark
Art: Gordon C Livingstone
Cover: Ian Kennedy
First published 1995 as No. 2879

5881 The Longest War

This is the story of a Korean man who fought in three different armies, on three different sides, over the course of one war. 
    In 1939, Dae Gwan Lee was press-ganged into service in the Kwantung army of Manchukuo by the Japanese occupiers to fight against the Soviet forces. 
    Before long, Lee was captured by the Soviets and forced to fight against the German invaders of Russia, who in turn captured him and shipped him to Europe. 
    Defending France against the D-Day landings, Lee was captured again, but this time by the Americans. 
This is his incredible tale of a life during World War Two!
    Two debuts incoming in Commando 5881 ‘The Longest War’! Paul Cornell’s first-ever Commando story is inspired by the semi-true story of a Korean soldier during World War Two and is brought to life by comic legend Steve Yeowell in his first-ever Commando issue!

Story: Paul Cornell 
Art: Steve Yeowell
Cover: Steve Yeowell 

5882 Three Angry Men

August 1945 - Japan was being forced to surrender, and after six long years, the Second World War was over. For many thousands, it had been a bitter, hard fight on land, on sea and in the air. For three battle-hardened NCOs – one British infantryman, a Gurkha and a Sikh – their worst moment had come when a fanatical Japanese regiment wiped out an ambulance train, murdering their wounded relatives and friends. Despite their differences, the three angry men united to hunt down the killers... and collect a debt of blood!
    There’s another cracking Commando to round out the commemoration of the end of World War Two and VJ Day in the form of Issue 5882 ‘Three Angry Men’! With Ian Clark on story, and the maestros Manuel Benet and Ian Kennedy on artwork – you can’t go wrong!

Story: Ian Clark
Art: Manuel Benet
Cover: Ian Kennedy
First published 1995 as No. 2880

Commando 5875-5878

Torpedoes, gliders, sharks and the return of ace pilot Braddock! All in issues 5875-5878 on sale from today, Thursday 31st July 2025!

5875 Braddock: Escape 

The daredevil bomber pilot returns! Now that his squadron had converted to Vickers Wellingtons, Sergeant Matt Braddock couldn’t wait to get airborne. But a hairy first mission soon left him without a navigator – luckily, the impressive Sergeant George Bourne was looking for a new crew. Bourne and Braddock were soon thick as thieves, but it wasn’t long before Braddock’s gung-ho attitude landed them in an Italian POW camp. Braddock was going to have to rely on more than his flying skills to get out of this one!
    Bomber Braddock returns in another Commando adventure! Ferg Handley’s intrepid pilot soon finds himself in hot water but never fear Braddock’s got it all covered – right?! With amazing artwork from the legendary Carlos Pino! 

Story: Ferg Handley
Art: Carlos Pino
Cover: Carlos Pino

5876 The Human Torpedo

The Japanese submarine commander grunted with satisfaction as he gazed across the moonlit sea. There, turned turtle, was the British destroyer he’d torpedoed, her crew clinging to her hull. Her guns and her torpedo tubes were all underwater. He could relax – the British could do nothing to his submarine now.
    Yet, already gliding through the sea, leaving no ripples, making no noise, came a British secret weapon – the man they called ‘The Human Torpedo’.
    Speedos and torpedoes ahead in this submariner Commando! With Powell’s storytelling brought to life by Sostres and Ken Barr’s wonderful art – this is one you don’t want to miss!

Story: Powell
Art: Sostres
Cover: Ken Barr
First published 1968 as No. 321

5877 Feeding Frenzy

The crew of the USS Annapolis had had a bad day. A surprise attack by a Japanese submarine had left them stranded at sea, at the mercy of the gnashing jaws of ravenous sharks! From within the thrashing ranks, a monster emerged – a great white larger than anything the sailors had seen before.
    Separated from their crewmates in the chaos, Gabriel, Sal and Tank were rescued by the very sub that had sunk them in the first place. What nefarious scheme did its shadowy commander have in store for them?
    Inspired by the true story of the USS Indianapolis, Julian Michael Carver’s debut to Commando comics certainly has some BITE! And with jaw-dropping artwork by Juan Fernadez and Simon Pritchard – this issue is certified jaw-some! 

Story: Julian Michael Carver
Art: Juan Fernadez
Cover: Simon Pritchard

5878 Mission Accomplished

“Mission Accomplished!” – that was the signal which would send a fleet of gliders swooping down into enemy territory to pick up a daring band of jungle raiders. For the men on the ground, it was the only way home – if they could reach the rendezvous in time!
    Classic Commando incoming! You can’t go wrong with RA Montague story and Blasco and Jeff Bevan on art!

Story: RA Montague
Art: Blasco
Cover: Jeff Bevan
First published 1985 as No. 1861

Commando 5871-5874

It’s that time again Commando fans!  We’ve a bumper crop of World War 2 action for this round – as much bravery and derring-do as you can handle! Issues 5871-5874 will go on sale from today, Thursday 17th July 2025!

5871 V-1 Conspiracy 

After the crushing defeat of D-Day, Germany had resorted to launching so-called vengeance weapons to terrorise the British. In response, Helen McGrath of the SOE and Captain Tim Lidster of the OSS, had been tasked with tracking down the architect of the latest portable V1 launchers – Major Walter Himpel of the Luftwaffe. Little did they know, their mission would prove to be far more than they bargained for, Himpel had a much more diabolical plan in mind - one that would target the mainland of the United States!
    Better hail a cab because we’re off to the Big Apple! Rossa McPhillips makes his second appearance of the month with a story that spans continents, made all the grander by the interior art of Alejandro Perez Mesa and Marco Bianchini’s explosive cover – think this is one to miss? Forget about it!

Story: Rossa McPhillips
Art: Alejandro Perez Mesa
Cover: Marco Bianchini

5872 River Raiders

Officially, it’s a D.U.K.W. but it’s always called a DUCK. It’s a six-wheeled truck that can speed over land at 50 mph or move through water at five or six knots. Normally, they’re used for carrying cargo, but Sergeant Mick Nelson turned his D.U.K.W. into a floating battleship and made a name for himself as boss of the jungle rivers of Burma!
    Delving back into the deep waters of Commando’s past, we’ve fished out this beauty from way back in 1969. Focused on the iconic D.U.K.W. amphibious vehicle, there’s no ducking the action in this one!

Story: Staff
Art: R. Fuente
Cover: Penalva
First published 1969 as No. 418

5873 Escape Act

US General Pete McAvoy wasn’t much of a fan of the theatre. He thought it was a useless distraction and waste of time when there was a war to be won. 
    Then the aircraft he was in was shot down on its way to the front. Now he would have to play the part of Flight Lieutenant Giles Bastow to stop the Germans working out who he was and how much intel he had. In order to escape the prison camp, he would have to put on the biggest performance of his life!
    Here’s one for the thespians among you! We’re not shy about our love for drama here at Commando, but it’s never been quite so literal as in this theatrical extravaganza from Sean Mason, with spectacular interior art by Paolo Ongaro and a sensational cover by Marco Bianchini.

Story: Sean Mason
Art: Paolo Ongaro
Cover: Marco Bianchini

5874 You Need Courage

If you were ever looking for Martin Baxter, you’d always find him where the fighting was thickest and fiercest. Everyone agreed it took courage to do the things he did – all except one man that is. But even that man would soon have cause to change his tune!
    Rip-roaring classic Commando reprint incoming! With incredible art AND script by Anglo and outstanding cover from Philpot to boot, this is one issue you won’t want to miss!

Story: Anglo
Art: Anglo
Cover: Philpot
First published 1984 as No. 1789

Commando 5867-5870

We’re covering land, sea and air in this round of Commando capers! Whether it’s submarines or mosquitoes, fishing boats or castles, yessir we’ve got you covered. Issues 5867-5870 will go on sale from today, Thursday 3rd July 2025!

5867 Battle of Castle Gorbach 

Germany, 1945. As the Second World War draws to a close, US forces advance on the German Alps, convinced of Hitler’s intentions to hold a last stand – his so-called ‘national redoubt’. 
    In that mountainous region, the ancient Castle Gorbach held many prisoners of war from countries conquered by Germany. But their usefulness was running out. Their only chance was to seek help from a passing American squadron – but would their distress signal be answered?
    A Gothic castle in the German mountains, a rebellious US squadron, European dignitaries held captive by malicious Nazis – this one really is a cinematic adventure! With a nail-biting script from Rossa McPhillips, mood-drenched art by Vicente Alcazar, and a truly dramatic cover by Simon Pritchard, you won’t want to put it down!

Story: Rossa McPhillips
Art: Vicente Alcazar
Cover: Simon Pritchard

5868 Black Mossie

For months, Stan Warner and Barney Tyson had flown together in a Boulton Paul Defiant, sharing deadly danger and seeing many of their mates spiralling down in flames. They both knew the Defiant was no match for the enemy fighters, and all their working hours were spent dreaming of when they’d get a better plane. 
    Well, that day finally came, and even Stan and Barney were speechless with wonder. For here was a Mosquito – black, sleek and deadly – which flew faster and hit harder than almost any other aircraft in the world. Now they could really get cracking!
    De Havilland Mosquitoes are definitely one of our top ten favourite British twin-engine multi-role combat aircrafts here at Commando, so it’s always welcome news when we come to reprint an issue all about the wooden wonder!

Story: McOwan
Art: DS Gomez
Cover: Ian Kennedy
First published 1971 as No. 588

5869 Missed the Last Bus Home

Norway, 1936. Four friends, once inseparable, found themselves growing apart. Olav, having attended university in Germany, returned home with some troubling new ideas. As the Nazis increased their stranglehold on Norway, Rolf, his sister Conny, and her husband Fredrik, grew increasingly worried about where Olav’s allegiances lay. 
    With the outbreak of World War Two, Conny and Fredrik were set on resisting the Nazi menace – while Rolf only wanted a quiet life. Before long, the influence of Nazism would tear these friends apart, forcing them to choose: surrender, resist, or die!
    Is there anything worse than missing your bus? Maybe if it’s the Shetland bus! This is an epic tale from Stephen Hume of friends torn apart by war and ideology, with fantastic art and cover by the inimitable Carlos Pino.

Story: Stephen Hume
Art: Carlos Pino
Cover: Carlos Pino

5870 Killer Sub

For one Swordfish pilot, there would be no rest until justice had been done.
    Revenge for a coldblooded slaughter at sea was all that he cared about now.
    His target was fixed in his mind. One day, he’d find and destroy the murdering captain of the…KILLER SUB
    A classic tale of a man blinded by his lust for vengeance – we do so love the drama! McDevitt’s script pairs majestically with Livingstone’s art, making for an unforgettable rollercoaster of an issue – and is that a Jeff Bevan cover we spy?

Story: McDevitt
Art: Gordon C Livingstone
Cover: Jeff Bevan
First published 1984 as No. 1791

Commando 5863-5866

We’re taking a break from the sun this round to treat you to a couple of darker new stories – after all, you always appreciate the sunshine a bit more after some time in the shade. Issues 5863-5866 will go on sale from today, Thursday 19th June 2025!

5863 The Mud 

France, 1916. Private Andrew MacIntosh had been proud to join the Royal Scots Fusiliers, like his grandfather before him. But as he quickly learned, there was no glory to be had on the Western Front. He found solace as he always had – in his books. With the arrival of reinforcements, however, came a stark reminder that the past has a way of catching up with us. A past that would drive MacIntosh to do something terrible. Something that would haunt him.
    A creepy trip into the dark trenches of the First World War from newcomer Nathan Breakenridge, leant a chilling atmosphere by the shadowy art of Marc Viure. Of course, you might be too scared to get past the cover, courtesy of Marco Bianchini!

Story: Nathan Breakenridge
Art: Marc Viure
Cover: Marco Bianchini

5864 Bill the Bowman

The German sentry peered out from the top of the battlements. Had something moved out there in the darkness? 
    Cautiously, he leaned out farther. 
    It was the last move he ever made, as the first of the silent steel shafts struck home. That night was to be a busy one for the special bow and its special arrows...
    An absolute bullseye of an issue, this one! We’re straight shooters here at Commando, so you can believe us when we say we’re not stringing you along, this one will nock you flat, it’s a real action-packed bow-nanza!

Story: Allan
Art: Galindo
Cover: Ian Kennedy
First published 1972 as No. 660

5865 Wolfsangel

Germany, 1945. The end of the war is near and the Americans have taken over the small town of Hof. But that’s when the murders, bombings and ambushes began. At the scene of the crimes, there is a mysterious symbol left by the perpetrators – the Wolfsangel, marking the work of the Werwolf terrorist cell. 
It now falls to US intelligence officer, Lieutenant Chuck Powell, to stop them – before it’s too late!
    Yet another rip-roaringly good script from Rossa McPhillips to sink your teeth into, with awesome interior art from Alberto Saichann and a stellar cover by Simon Pritchard! 

Story: Rossa McPhillips
Art: Alberto Saichann
Cover: Simon Pritchard

5866 All Guns Firing

Lieutenants Jack Randal and Tony Johnston were both superb Motor Gun Boat skippers. But a rivalry existed between these two men, a rivalry so fierce they spent almost as much time fighting each other as they did fighting the Germans!
    We’re finishing off this lot with another classic nautical Commando adventure – and buoy oh buoy, it’s a good one! Knot that you’d expect anything less, we’re not ones to rock the boat – and with a ship shape Jeff Bevan cover, yacht more could you want? 

Story: McDevitt
Art: Jose Maria Jorge
Cover: Jeff Bevan
First published 1984 as No. 1776

Codename Warlord Volume 2

Britain’s best spy and most well-known coward, Lord Peter Flint is back in Codename: Warlord Volume 2 – out 16th July!

Storming onto the comic book market in 1974, Warlord soon became a fast and firm favourite of young readers in Britain and further afield. 

Well remembered for its eponymous strip, Codename: Warlord featured the secret agent Lord Peter Flint – Britain’s best spy and most well-known coward! Flint’s tales of derring-do along with his identity card and codebook thrilled readers of Warlord for over 600 issues before it ceased publication in 1984.

In 2019, Flint graced the comic world once again with his reboot in Britain’s longest running war comic, Commando , proving that you just can’t keep a man like Flint down! Codename: Warlord returned to Commando in 2024 and again in 2025. Both rip roaring issues have been collected alongside continuing adventures from the original 1974 comic run as DC Thomson’s Heritage Comics and Commando present… Codename: Warlord Volume 2!
 
200 pages of red hot comic artwork and behind-the-scenes looks at the iconic covers and strips as featured in the legendary Warlord !

Preorder now for delivery in late July from Amazon, www.Magsdirect.co.uk or DC Thomson Shop here: www.dcthomsonshop.co.uk/warlord2 

Commando 5859-5862

It’s officially summer! We hope you’ve all switched out to your tropical uniforms and are posted somewhere warm and sunny where you can relax with this latest batch of blistering adventure stories. Issues 5859-5862 will go on sale from today, Thursday 5th June 2025!

5859 HMT Garnet 

Who would come out on top in a battle between a sleek, deadly U-Boat, armed with the latest German technology, and an antiquated fishing trawler with a deck gun scrounged from the last war? Bet you think you know the answer, don’t you? 
    Well, the unlikely story of the HM Trawler Garnet might just surprise you!
    You won’t want to miss the boat on this one, there’s nothing fishy about this classic underdog story! It’s not always smooth sailing for our heroes, but this issue doesn’t drop anchor when it comes to action and adventure! With stunning cover by Marco Bianchini!

Story: Suresh Ramasubramanian
Art: Jaume Forns
Cover: Marco Bianchini

5860 Cowboy in Khaki 
Meet Kit Larson - the toughest, fastest-shooting, two-fisted cowboy in the British army. 
    Wait a minute… a cowboy? In the British Army? 
    You said it, pardner!
    Can we get a yee-haw? This is one rootin’ tootin’ issue you won’t want to miss! Mosey along with us while we follow Gentry’s yarn about the cowpoke with the fastest draw in Europe – it’s a ten-gallon hat full of fun with art from Galindo and Penalva!

Story: Gentry
Art: Galindo
Cover: Penalva
First published as No. 641 in 1972

5861 Falken – Russian Roulette 

Major Heinz Falken is playing a dangerous game of chance. His life and those of his men hang in the balance as they fight for survival. The battle on the Eastern Front between German and Russian armies has become a war of attrition, with both sides lacking resources. When their supplies are hijacked by the Russians, Falken is forced to recover them by systematically searching Soviet stronghold bunkers. But guessing which one is the right bunker is like playing a game of Russian roulette – and they’re running out of bullets.
    Warlord’s Kampfgruppe Falken returns once again to stick to the Russians and the Germans alike! Dominic Teague’s razor-sharp dialogue pairs perfectly with Manuel Benet’s interior artwork and cover – this one’s a safe bet!

Story: Dominic Teague
Art: Manuel Benet
Cover: Manuel Benet

5862 When Time Runs Out

The Dutch Resistance had no room for traitors. Yet, with every day that passed, someone in their midst was giving information to the enemy. Who was he, and how did he operate if the group seemed so united? 
They were soon to find out. Time was running out for that man, and in a very peculiar way indeed...  
    They say time flies when you’re having fun, so reading this issue should take no time at all! Another timeless classic with a story by CG Walker and interior artwork by Carrion – and watch out for that Ian Kennedy cover!

Story: CG Walker
Art: Carrion
Cover: Ian Kennedy
First published as No. 1782 in 1984

Commando 5855-5858

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

Commando 5851-5854

This year’s VE Day – always a special day here at Commando – marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. To celebrate, we’ve got some extra special VE Day themed issues full of the usual action and derring-do you’ve come to expect! Issues 5851-5854 will go on sale from today, Thursday 8th May 2025!

5851 War-Torn! 

In 1939, war was declared, sparking six years of devastation known as World War Two. Two brothers, Michel and Hans Weber were torn apart by the conflict — separated and on opposite sides of the fighting, with one in Germany and the other in Canada. They had started the war as brothers — would they end it as enemies, or could their bond survive?
   Here's an issue that takes the concept of sibling rivalry to extremes! Think the argument over who gets the top bunk times a million - here’s hoping they can put their differences aside before Sunday lunch at mum’s.

Story: Ferg Handley
Art: Jaume Forns
Cover: Keith Burns

5852 The Last Days of the War

A Wehrmacht captain, a German scientist and an RAF pilot. This unlikely combination was thrown together in the crumbling ruins of a defeated Germany by a common aim — survival.
    If they could get to Allied territory, they’d be safe. But with vengeful SS men hot on their heels, their chances were very slim.
    Germany in the final days of WW2 is always fertile ground for storytelling. The uncertainty, the conflict, the evocative war-torn landscapes, it’s all here in this outstanding story from CG Walker!

Story: CG Walker
Art: Nebot
Cover: Jeff Bevan
First Published 1984 as No. 1854

5853 For You the War is Over

Germany, 1945. The end of the war is near. Commando Sergeant Alfred Millin and his comrades are forced to battle their way through what remains of the bitter German forces. Millin worries what awaits him when the fighting is over — will he be pulled back into his criminal past?
    Andrew Knighton’s brilliant script explores the difficult prospect of returning to life after war, and why that might not be so thrilling an idea for some. The legendary Mike Donaldson, of The Broons and Oor Wullie fame, does a stellar job with interior and exterior art in his Commando debut!

Story: Andrew Knighton
Art: Mike Donaldson
Cover: Mike Donaldson

5854 Steer for Action

From the first day of war in 1939, the soldiers, sailors and airmen of the countries opposed to Hitler’s Germany knew that it would be a long, bloody struggle before the Nazis were toppled to defeat. They couldn’t know then that the day of victory would come in May 1945, and for those six years of savage war, Clive Sterling, Royal Navy, would sail hostile seas and face deadly danger almost every day in that fight for freedom.
    We’re taking to the hostile seas to face deadly danger in this final issue of our special VE Day set! With both cover and interior art from Gordon C Livingstone and an outstanding script by Ian Clark, it’s definitely not one to miss.

Story: Ian Clark
Art: Gordon C Livingstone
Cover: Gordon C Livingstone
First published 1995 as No. 2857

Commando 5847-5850

G’day mates! We’re celebrating Anzac Day with this bonza set of issues, so slap a few shrimps on the barbie and get ready for some ripper adventures from Australia and New Zealand! Issues 5847-5850 will go on sale from today, Thursday 24th April 2025!

5847 The Duel

The time has come for the crew of HMAS Wombat to strike out on their own adventure! With a Japanese destroyer helmed by Captain Aki Kato causing havoc in the shipping lanes, it falls to Captain John Griffin and his rough and ready crew to save the day once again!
    But with Kato able to predict all of Griffin’s tricks, the battle for the Pacific soon turns into a duel to end all duels!
    Nothing like a classic sea battle eh? Brent Towns gives us yet another swashbuckling adventure from the crew of the HMAS Wombat, with a cracking cover by Keith Burns. There’s thrills, spills, even a knife fight on a beach – crikey!

STORY: Brent Towns
ART: Esteve Polls
COVER: Keith Burns

5848 Battle Squadron

Before the war, Mike Stallard had fought as a pilot in China, Spain and South America. He hired out his skills to the highest bidder and always ended up where the dogfights were the fiercest.
    Then he went to France with the RAF, fighting strictly to order in clumsy Fairey Battles against sleek, deadly Me109s. And unless the top brass listened to fighting men like Mike and let them fight in their own way, this was going to be the last war that Mike and his mates would ever fly in.
    We’re spoiling you with our covers this round – a Kennedy AND a Bevan? Not to mention art from Jose Maria Jorge! You’re welcome. From the sea to the air, follow the rebellious Mike Stallard as he teaches the top brass a lesson in rulebreaking!

STORY: Brunt
ART: Jose Maria Jorge
COVER: Ian Kennedy
First published 1971

5849 The B-Team

Palestine, 1917. Sergeant Blake Burnstock and the rest of his section in the Australian Light Horses are always being made to feel second best – the B-team, their comrades call them. But when their rival unit, the A-team, are captured by the Turks, Burnstock and his boys consider it their duty to get them back. Unfortunately, their commanding officers don’t see it that way. Well, second best or not, they’re going to rescue their countrymen. Against orders and against the odds, the B-team are riding out!
    We love a good underdog story here at Commando, and this one’s a beauty! Bombastic! Brilliant! Dominic Teague’s whip-sharp wit paired with the stunning art of Juan Fernandez and Neil Roberts is a recipe for a bonza of an issue!

STORY: Dominic Teague
ART: Juan Fernandez
COVER: Neil Roberts

5850 Crime in the Sands

Life in the small supply depot in North Africa was quiet for Nick Hart. He was miles away from the war and nothing exciting ever happened.
    But that wasn’t going to last for long. Pretty soon he’d find himself behind enemy lines, playing a deadly cat-and-mouse game with the Germans — and the only men he could turn to for help were four hardened criminals
    Coming to us from all the way back in 1982, this classic story of desert warfare from Roger Sanderson is sure to whet your appetite for another Commando staple – the rebellious criminals turned heroes! Complete with a gorgeous Jeff Bevan cover, this is not one to miss!

STORY: Roger Sanderson
ART: Cruz
COVER: Jeff Bevan
First Published in 1982