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New Commando comic offers red-hot action… in outer-space!

By John Freeman on May 24, 2023

Red-hot action in outer-space, the desert and Italy! Commando issues 5647-5650 hit the newsstands around the country this Thursday 25th May.

Eagle-eyed Commando fans have spotted that there has been a delay to the publication of digital editions of the title through Amazon. We’re told this is due to behind-the-scenes changes at DC Thomson, but we’re assured normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.

In the meantime, you’ll have to head to WHSmith on Thursday for your favourite war comic! (Other newsagents are available).

Commando 5647: Home of Heroes: Zero-Sum
Story: Dominic Teague | Art and Cover: Carlos Pino
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Commando 5647: Home of Heroes: Zero-Sum - Cover by Carlos Pino

In the distant future of the 23rd century, humankind is fighting a war for survival, locked in a struggle against a new kind of enemy – machines. Controlled by an artificial intelligence known as Zero-Sum, these war machines are dedicated to one purpose – the annihilation of the human race!

The only thing that can stop Zero-Sum is a weapon capable of defeating its impenetrable energy shielding. To find it, a group of space marines has travelled across the galaxy to an abandoned weapons facility on a hostile alien planet. But what they find there may be more dangerous than Zero‑Sum itself!

Issue 5647 is an out-of-this-world Commando – literally! Dominic Teague’s interstellar storyline is sent to the stars by the excellent work of Starblazer alumni Carlos Pino! Set your ray guns to stun for this issue is stunning!

Commando 5648: Gold Collection: Death in the Desert
Story: CG Walker | Art: Galindo | Cover: Jeff Bevan
Originally Commando No. 962 (1975)
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Commando 5648: Gold Collection: Death in the Desert - Cover by Jeff Bevan

“This ain’t no Boy Scout troop. There’s just one way to get out of Portland’s Pirates, and that’s feet‑first!” Yes, being one of Portland’s Pirates could be as good as a death sentence! And when Lieutenant Neil Andrews found himself press-ganged into that bunch of ruffians, his welcome wasn’t a happy one. But Lieutenant Neil Andrews wasn’t ready to die yet!

CG Walker is on top form in this classic Commando. With intrigue and mystery in buckets, Issue 5648 drives you through the desert, with Galindo’s artwork holding onto you by the neck the whole way! What’s more, this issue has a Jeff Bevan special on cover duty – cracking stuff indeed!

Commando 5649: Action and Adventure: See Naples – or Die!
Story: Colin Maxwell | Art: Paolo Ongaro | Cover: Mark Eastbrook
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Commando 5649: Action and Adventure: See Naples – or Die! Cover by Mark Eastbrook

When Sergeant Gennaro Ricci returned to Naples, the city had been overrun by Germans who shot first and asked questions later. Plus, his sister had been kidnapped by the German major running the whole shebang! Well, with a little help Gennaro was going to show the Nazis four days in Naples they’d never forget!

Colin Maxwell’s story is inspired by the events of the famous ‘Four Days of Naples’, with Italian artist Paolo Ongaro lending authenticity to his tale. And that’s not even mentioning Mark Eastbrook’s amazing cover artwork that catapults you into the action!

Mark Eastbrook's cover rough for Commando 5649, "See Naples or Die" — *Mark Eastbrook’s cover rough for Commando 5649, “See Naples or Die”*

Commando 5650: Silver Collection: The Camera Never Lies
Story: CG Walker | Art: Gordon C Livingstone | Cover: Ian Kennedy
Originally Commando No. 1334 (1979)
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Commando 5650: Silver Collection: The Camera Never Lies. Cover by Ian Kennedy

His Tommy gun spitting a deadly hail of lead, Major Sam Fowler fought a glorious action through the shell-torn battlefields of France to the retreat at Dunkirk, earning himself a Victoria Cross for his acts of bravery.

Hailed as a credit to his regiment and his country, Fowler settled down to a life as a hero. But all good things must come to an end. It was not a German bullet that brought about his downfall, however – it was a movie camera!

Issue 5450 is a Commando selected ‘By Special Request’ by Commando readers themselves – and it’s a good job they did because this issue deserves another outing. With the masters-three CG Walker, Gordon C Livingstone and Ian Kennedy gracing this issue – it’s picture perfect!

• 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 ISSUES 5647 – 5650 COVER GALLERY

• 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

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.