Here’s the info on the final issues of DC Thomson’s Commando for 2012 – a total of 104 stories, tucked away. It’s been a good year for the title, helped, we’re told by our coverage and plugs on other sites… Read More ›
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Just Dandy TV Documentary On 75 Years Of The Comic
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Christmas Gift? What about a Commando subscription?
Looking for a British comics-related Christmas present? downthetubes is pleased to offer an exclusive discount on a subscription to DC Thomson’s Commando comic, entitling readers to save 50% by ordering using our special discount code! Follow this link to DC… Read More ›
Dundee’s plan for real Bash Street to go ahead
The BBC reports that Dundee’s plans for a real Bash Street are to go ahead. The city council has approved the plans proposed by The Beano publisher DC Thomson to honour The Bash Street Kids which were being considered for… Read More ›
Present Ideas: Commando
In the run up to Christmas there is always a need for a little extra inspiration when it comes to deciding which presents to buy (or put on your Christmas list). There is merchandise out there to do with British… Read More ›
Commando: Tigers, Walruses and Horsas
It is the time of year when the calendars are in newsagents, card shops and shopping centres around the country and for the second year running Waverley Books have produced a calendar featuring the painted cover artwork of Commando. The… Read More ›
Convict Commandos back in action!
The latest issues of Commando, on sale this week in all good newsagents, include a new Convict Commandos story from Alan Hebden and the tale of a battle-hungry cook! What more variety do you need? Here’s the gen: Commando No… Read More ›
Will Dundee Get A Real Bash Street?
(Updated 11/12/12): Class 2B of Bash Street School, otherwise known as The Bash Street Kids, have been entertaining us in The Beano since the strip first appeared under its original title of When The Bell Rings in the issue dated… Read More ›
Hi-Jacks, Magic and a Touch of Courage – in new Commandos
Here’s the intel on the latest Commandos, on sale from today in all good UK newsagents and via iTunes as digital editions. Commando No 4543 – Focke-Wulf Hi-JackStory: Alan Hebden Art: Rezzonico Cover: Janek Matysiak In 1941, the Luftwaffe’s sleek… Read More ›
Magic Merlins and a danger-prone ‘Duck’ just part of latest Commando line-up
Commando No 4539 – The Magic MerlinStory: Alan Hebden Art: Morahin Cover: Ian Kennedy As the Battle of Britain reached its climax, RAF Flying Officer Toby Mortimer was assigned a brand new MkII Hurricane. Toby’s flying suddenly improved, and he… Read More ›