Christmas Commando comics on sale now!

By John Freeman on December 20, 2024

The festive season approaches, here’s an early Christmas gift – four dazzling Commando comics! Issues 5811-5814 are on sale now. Don’t miss out on a new Union Jack Jackson adventure “Clear Sky Storm”, or “Krampusnacht”, featuring a cover by Simon Pritchard describes as his favourite so far!

Commando 5811: Krampusnacht
Story: Daniel McGachey Art: Vicente Alcazar Cover: Simon Pritchard

On a freezing Christmas Eve in Germany, SS Major Metzger prevails upon an old woman for shelter while his prisoners shiver outside. In the firelight, he listens as she regales him with an eerie tale from her childhood.

It is a tale of ancient folk customs and arrogant tyrants, of rattling chains in the dark of the woods. A tale of the dreadful fate that awaits cruel and wicked souls at the vengeful hands of Krampus!

What’s that coming down the chimney!? A chilling tale of winter terror from the devilish mind of Daniel McGachey, this festive frightfest is sure to keep you awake until Christmas Day!

Commando 5812: Battle Drop
Story: Allan Art: Collado Cover: Gonzalez | First published in 1971

Down through the night floated the British paratroopers, every man trained to razor-sharp efficiency. And on the ground waiting to do battle with these invaders were German paratroopers – the toughest soldiers in the Wehrmacht.

The fighting would be grim when the two units clashed… but neither side imagined they’d soon be banding together to fight shoulder to shoulder against a third enemy!

The Wehrmacht aren’t the only enemy the Brits have to contend with in this classic reprint. No danger of you dropping this issue – you’ll be gripped right to the end!

Commando 5813: Union Jack Jackson: Clear Sky Storm
Story: Dominic Teague Art: Paulo Ongaro Cover: Neil Roberts

He’s back! Union Jack Jackson is storming ashore on the Pacific Island of Inazuma to kick the Japanese out for good!
With a little help from his pals Sean O’Bannion and Sergeant Art Lonnigan, Union Jack Jackson must find an airfield which has been launching devastating attacks on US Navy convoys. But the Brit soon gets more than he bargained for when he sees aircraft being launched from the back of a submarine!

Now Union Jack Jackson has no choice but to ‘SINK THAT AIRSTRIP’!

Union Jack Jackson makes a triumphant return to Commando pages in a brand-new story from the masterful Dominic Teague. Full of lightning-quick one-liners, thunderous action and dazzling artwork from Paulo Ongaro, this is one you won’t want to miss!

Commando 5814: Saved from the Desert
Story: RA Montague Art: Carmona Cover: Ian Kennedy | First published in 1982

Corporal Tim Jolly and his mate Lofty Peake knew that the only thing that kept their squadron’s aircrafts flying was the giant transporter that they used to recover crashed planes. In the desert, with spares almost unobtainable, every usable part they brought back was worth its weight in gold.
But then one day a bossy new officer arrived and started giving stupid orders. He had no experience of the desert, and Tim and Lofty knew he would bring trouble… but they had no idea just how much!

Is there anything worse than getting bossed around by someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing? Imagine that when you’re under fire in the hellish heat of the desert! A scorchingly sandy story with a blistering cover by Ian Kennedy.

• If there’s a past Commando comic you would like to see reprinted, contact the team via generalenquiries@commandomag.com

Commando Issues 5811 – 5814 Cover Gallery

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John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.

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