Artist Guillermo Galeote makes his Commando debut with “Walk, Talk… and Fight!”

Tally-ho! Commando takes to the dank jungles of Vietnam, black skies over Britain, the terrifying and tropical Philippines, and dark forests of Europe this week, in an action-packed quartet of new editions.

Commando 5651-5654 are on sale in all good newsagents from Thursday 8th June.

Unfortunately, digital editions of recent issues of the long-running war comic still have yet to arrive on AmazonUK – so your local high street is the only place right now to get the title – or on subscription.

This set sees the debut of Spanish artist Guillermo Galeote on Commando, providing art on No 5653 – “Walk, Talk… and Fight!“. His art takes centre stage, with crisp details on the jungle backgrounds and clearly defined and focused characters.

This, plus his dynamic action scenes mark the young Spanish artist as someone to watch out for, his most recent work the Spanish graphic novel, La Fortaleza del Tiempo (“The Fortress of Time”), written by Pablo Menéndez, published by Cascaborra Ediciones last year.

Guillermo Galeote
Artist Guillermo Galeote

A cartoonist and graphic designer, Guille studied Fine Arts at the Complutense University of Madrid and later Comics at ESDIP, where he met Pablo Menéndez. As a cartoonist, he has also published the children’s book, La increíble historia de un buñuelo de viento sin relleno (“The Incredible Story of an Unfilled Wind Donut”) with Iraida Azuara López. He also works as a designer, interspersing illustration projects.

You can read an interview with Pablo and Guille here, in Spanish, the artist talking about he deals with the problem of being colour blind as an artist.

You can also follow Guille on Facebook and Twitter, or check out his portfolio on ArtStation or Behance.

Commando 5651: Home of Heroes: LURPS!
Story: Richard Davis | Art: Muller and Klacik | Cover: Neil Roberts

Commando 5651: Home of Heroes: LURPS! - Cover by Neil Roberts

Davie Chandler has successfully led his Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol in Vietnam for five long years. But now his professionalism — and loyalty — is put to the test when he must rescue the man responsible for the death of his younger brother. Deep in the boonies, the Viet Cong are closing in fast, and Davie has only minutes to make the right decision. Should he rescue the colonel, or leave him to his fate?

A gritty and psychological story from Richard Davis, which perfectly lends itself to the Vietnam war setting, complemented by Muller and Klacik’s packed interiors and Neil Roberts’ blood-red cover, this Commando captures the mettle of a Golden age issue with modern storytelling.

Commando 5652: Gold Collection: Demons of Darkness
Story: Lomas | Art: Wright | Cover: Ian Kennedy
Originally Commando No. 964 (1975)

Commando 5652: Gold Collection: Demons of Darkness - cover by Ian Kennedy

Twenty thousand feet up in the black void of the night over England. Nerves tense, mouth dry, hand clutching the control column, thumb hovering over the firing button, eyes straining out into the dark as the thundering engines pull you into the nothingness ahead of you. That’s what it’s like to be a night-fighter pilot… to be one of the Demons of Darkness!

With a cover like that, it’s easy to see why the Commando Team picked the piece to feature in The Art of Ian Kennedy — showcasing the master of aerial art at the height of his powers!

Commando 5653: Action and Adventure: Walk, Talk… and Fight!
Story: Ferg Handley | Art: Guillermo Galeote | Cover: Neil Roberts

Commando 5653: Action and Adventure: Walk, Talk… and Fight! - Cover by Neil Roberts

Ever since he was a kid, Gene Yorke had been obsessed with radios. Then, in 1942, when he found out his brother had been killed in action, Gene enlisted to do his part and honour his memory. However, instead of the combat role he yearned for, Gene got booted to a desk job working on the radios at HQ.

But everything changed when the US advanced in Luzon in the Philippines and finally Gene was posted to the front lines. It was nothing like what he had expected — things were far tougher, and the enemy was way meaner! If he was going to survive, Gene had no choice but to walk, talk and fight!

Commando 5642: Silver Collection: Roar of the Tiger
Story: CG Walker | Art: Carmona | Cover: Cox
Originally Commando No. 1447 (1980)

Commando 5642: Silver Collection: Roar of the Tiger. Cover by Cox

The German King Tiger tank rolled out from the cover of the trees and a shell screamed from the menacing barrel of its 88mm gun. Not many of these heavy, well-armoured tanks were ever to see action but the ones which did were very formidable indeed.

Yet there were four of these monsters that found themselves in big trouble, up against something they had never reckoned on. For a dying man had laid a curse on them, and for all their massive strength there was not the slightest doubt that from that moment they were doomed.

A classic tale with a supernatural twist, as expected of the great CW Walker, this Tiger is cursed by the dead skin of its namesake animal, as more forces than the warring Allies and Nazis are at play.

• Commando Comics is online at commandocomics.com | DC Thomson – Subscriptions | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Commando Comics on AmazonUK

• Look out for new Heritage Comics and Commando Presents digital releases on the final Wednesday of every month – check out the Commando Presents Series Page on AmazonUK

Commando 5651-5654 Cover Gallery

  • Commando 5651: Home of Heroes: LURPS! - Cover by Neil Roberts
  • Commando 5652: Gold Collection: Demons of Darkness - cover by Ian Kennedy
  • Commando 5653: Action and Adventure: Walk, Talk… and Fight! - Cover by Neil Roberts
  • Commando 5642: Silver Collection: Roar of the Tiger. Cover by Cox

• Commando Comics is online at commandocomics.com | DC Thomson – Subscriptions | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Commando Comics on AmazonUK

• Look out for new Heritage Comics and Commando Presents digital releases on the final Wednesday of every month – check out the Commando Presents Series Page on AmazonUK



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2 replies

  1. Hi John

    Thanks for your response to my previous query regards Commando.

    It does seem like DC Thomson is no longer using Kindle and Comixology as the last issue was #5642 and latest releases are numbered #5651 to #5654.

    That’s now 12 issues ‘missing in action’

    I note the Commando Comics Facebook page, promoting the latest set of releases, mention two chains ‘and other stores’ but not any digital options. They don’t seem to answer customer queries on the page and my message to them hasn’t been answered.

    Kind regards

    Alan

    • I’ve spoken with the team at Commando this morning, and work is progressing this week on bringing the digital editions up to date. Unfortunately the other digital projects, launched only recently, I’m told “we are still putting these on the backburner while looking into other avenues”. This is a shame, but understandable given recent events at the publisher, impacting staffing levels.

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