The latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando, 5683 – 5686, go on sale Thursday 28th September, 2023 in all good newsagents across the UK – and there are more online “Meet the Creators” events in the works, too.
This set sees artist Guillermo Galeote, who made his debut on the title back in June, delivering his first absolutely stunning cover, for Commando 5685, “Fly Fast, Skipper!“. He also provides interior art on the same issue.
Also in this four-issue release, we’re treated to a representation of “Out of the Future“, first published in 1981, a story that could, perhaps, just as easily have appeared in DC Thomson’s still much-missed Starblazer back then, an adventure that sees a man from the future fight in World War Two. Surely a classic Commando for a reason.
More “Creating Commando” events announced
We previously reported an upcoming online Commando-focused event with editor Kate McAuliffe on Tuesday 17th October (tickets available here), but two more have now been announced.
Join writer Colin Maxwell for a live online presentation and Q&A on Tuesday 21st November. Learn about his writing process, from initial ideas to research and final script, as well as looking at the differences between writing true stories and fictional ones. Limited tickets available here.
Then, on Tuesday 12th December, join artist Neil Roberts for a live online presentation and Q&A, and discover the art of drawing action and creating eye-catching images that can capture your experiences. Tickets available here
Commando 5683: Home of Heroes – Cyclone Crellin
Story: JP Bridson | Art: Paolo Ongaro | Cover: Neil Roberts
Cyril Crellin was born during the Regina Cyclone of 1912, and it sure left its mark. He was a hurricane on ice, armed with his lucky hockey stick he could strike the puck as hard as any monsoon, scattering rival players in his wake. One such rival would never forget the sting of defeat at “Cyclone” Crellin’s hands, though. Even war breaking out wouldn’t stop him from seeking revenge and he was happy to get his hands dirty doing it.
A gritty tale of murder and revenge from writer JP Bridon that overlaps with D-Day! There’s amazing artwork as usual from Paolo Ongaro and one of Neil Roberts’ best covers yet! Don’t miss it!
Commando 5684: Gold Collection – Undercover Agent
Story: RA Montague | Art: Galindo | Cover: Ian Kennedy
Originally Commando No. 936 (1975)
Why were a dozen German paratroopers being flown into British-occupied territory? And why was there a mixed bunch of black-marketeers to greet them?
There was certainly more to this than met the eye, and Captain Don Burke, a British undercover agent, was determined to find out what was going on.
Issue 5684 is penned by veteran and prolific writer RA Montague and features a dramatic Ian Kennedy cover. Also, here’s a Commando fact for you: the interior artist ‘Galindo’ happens to be a pseudonym for an artist Commando readers may recognise… the incomparable Manuel Benet.
Commando 5685: Action and Adventure – Fly Fast, Skipper!
Story: Brent Towns | Art and Cover: Guillermo Galeote
Aussie Flight Lieutenant Dick Thompson’s skill had been hard-won in the deserts of North Africa against the Luftwaffe. But Dick was going to need everything he had to go up against the Japanese Mitsubishi AGM Zero in the air battle over Milne Bay. The Zero was more manoeuvrable than his P-40 Kittyhawk but there was one thing that his kite did better — it was faster. If he was going to survive, he was going to need to fly fast!
Commando 5686: Silver Collection: Out of the Future
Story: Brenchley | Art: Fleming | Cover: Ian Kennedy
Originally Commando No. 1495 (1981)
His name was Krestor. He was a soldier — but not an ordinary one. For he fought in an army of the future, with weapons far more advanced than those used in World War Two. But he was also destined to see action in that war, and in the jungles of Burma, he was to fight alongside British soldiers against the advancing Japanese…
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Please note, as of June 2023, the Heritage Comics and Commando Presents digital releases project is on hiatus, as DC Thomson examine new ways to publish classics from their archive – check out the Commando Presents Series Page on AmazonUK for all the digital titles released under these banners
Commando 5683 – 5686 Cover Gallery
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