New Commandos out this week, readers survey launched

Commando 4983 – The Sentinel

Here’s the intel on the latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando (Issues 4983 – 4986), on sale from Thursday 12th January 2017 in all good newsagents in the UK and via various digital platforms – plus news of a readers survey running via the title’s official web site, which will help shape the war comic’s future.

Commando 4983 – The Sentinel
Story: Steve Coombs
Art: Morahin
Cover: Ian Kennedy

Over thousands of years ago, the Tyrrhenian horde besieged the tiny island of Rhodes. Although the Rhodian warriors were outnumbered, they were not afraid, as they were led by their General Theron and his friend, Nereus. But little did Theron know, his biggest enemy slept within the confines of his own camp.

By 1942, Theron had become a legend – the location of his tomb a mystery that plagued archaeologist Gennaro Soccino. Conscripted into the Italian army stationed in Rhodes, Soccino became obsessed with finding the resting place of Theron and… The Sentinel.

Commando 4984 – The One They Couldn’t Catch

Commando 4984 – The One They Couldn’t Catch
Originally Commando No 289 (October 1967)

Story: Powell
Art: Sostres
Cover: Ken Barr

Moto the Clown paused, sweat running from his face. He was about to walk along a steel wire, fifty feet above ground, suspended between two giant pylons. This had always been the climax of his circus act.

But Moto wasn’t in the circus ring now. This time there would be no applause from the audience. The only sounds he could expect to hear was the harsh crackle of Schmeisser machine-pistols.

Background Intel: This unusual outing, first published in October 1967 is a little different from a traditional Commando adventure, which is what makes it such a rare gem worthy of another airing. While the story about a clown who joins the army does push the boundaries a smidge, how many other Commandos could boast such a plotline? A marvellous script, art – Sostres’ interior line work is simply spectacular, and Ken Barr’s whimsical yet enticing cover combine seamlessly to create this delightfully zany yarn.

Commando 4985 – Mountain Strike

Commando 4985 – Mountain Strike
Story: Ferg Handley
Art: Jaume Forns
Cover: Janek Matysiak

Lieutenant Alan Barkley was tasked with assembling a team to embark on a special ground mission, deep behind enemy lines in Burma. These soldiers would face gruelling conditions, putting their skills to the test, all whilst carrying a 3.7 inch calibre howitzer up treacherous mountain peaks.

Rookie medic, Ben Ellis, did not expect to be enlisted for this task, and his fellow soldiers questioned his capabilities. But they soon found that venturing into enemy territory with a deadly weapon in tow takes courage and cunning to survive.
Commando 4982 – Very Important Passenger

Commando 4982 – Very Important Passenger
Originally Commando No 2453 (March 1991)

Story: K.P. MacKenzie
Art and Cover: Terry Patrick

Ferrying a VIP to England from North Africa might sound like a simple enough mission, but not when it’s a worn-out old bomber only fit for the scrapheap that you’re given to do the job.

And it doesn’t help when your Very Important Passenger panics at the first sign of an enemy aircraft… or when he pulls out a revolver and points it at your head!

Accusations, air raids and an unpredictable passenger creates the foundations for this soaring re-presented tale. Despite completing dangerous air missions, transporting an unusual stranger may just be Frank Roach’s most difficult challenge yet. A tale of trust, filled with action from start to finish, Very Important Passenger is brought to life by Terry Patrick’s wonderful artwork.
Sit back and enjoy as we take to the skies with Frank “Finny” Roach and Sergeant Judd Stott in K.P. MacKenzie’s high-flying adventure.

• Official Commando web site: www.commandocomics.com

Commando Reader Survey Launched

The Commando Team are on a special mission to gather important intel – and they need readers help. Volunteers are needed to complete a short survey to let the Commando Team’s backroom boffins know what they think of the comics.

“This is an exciting opportunity for all loyal readers who want their voice to be heard, and the results will be used to debrief the top brass back at Commando HQ,” the web site announces.

• Recruits who choose to venture into this uncharted territory have the opportunity to win one of five £20 Waterstones gift cards. Candidates who want to enlist can complete the survey here



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