A new 200-page collection of the top-secret adventures of Warlord comic star Peter Flint is about to hit bookshops, with Codename: Warlord, on sale from 14th February 2024.
Back in 1974, publisher DC Thomson launched Warlord, bringing a weekly anthology of action and adventure to comic readers across the UK and further afield. It was considered groundbreaking at the time, paving the way for other grittier adventure titles in newsagents, such as rival publisher IPC’s Battle Picture Weekly, and amongst the most popular strips was “Lord Peter Flint – Codename: WARLORD”, who was also the title’s fictional editor.
The eponymous character continued to thrill readers every week until the comic ceased publication in 1986, after an incredible 627-issue run. Then, in 2019, Britain’s top-secret agent returned in the pages of Commando comic.
These most recent adventures are collected in the brand new graphic novel, alongside the first six stories from Warlord, as DC Thomson’s Heritage Comics and Commando present… Codename: WARLORD Volume 1. Yes, the wartime Scarlet Pimpernel is back. Nazis beware!
A defecting German professor in need of rescue. A plan to build the biggest ‘Fuhrer’ class warship of all time uncovered. Though branded a coward, there can only be one man for the job ― Flint, Lord Peter Flint… Codename: WARLORD!
Collecting over 170 pages of action-packed comic artwork and a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic colour covers and spreads that featured in Warlord, this is a collection fans graphic novel is not to be missed, available soon from AmazonUK, WHSmiths, or at MagsDirect.
• DC Thomson’s Heritage Comics and Commando present… Codename: WARLORD Volume 1 is available to order now from AmazonUK (Affiliate Link) | Paperback, 200 Pages | ISBN: 978-1845359713
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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