Here's the latest info from D.C. Thomson regarding the four issues of Commando that will be in the shops this week. As usual, it's two brand new issues and two reprints....
Sergeant Owain Howell was too headstrong for the R.A.F. Charged with
insubordination, he found himself consigned to the ground crew, servicing the
planes he had once hoped to fly. Travelling with his crew to Africa, he was
shot down and stranded in Italy.
Tom Cornish flew Spitfires and had lightning reactions to match. His
brother, Mike, flew a Lancaster bomber, and was safe and steady as a rock.
Cadogan Strange thought he’d heard the last of the arrogant Major von
Hunsdorff after Russian troops had thwarted the Major’s attempt to flee across
the Pamirs to the Turkish Front. But a Prisoner of War camp could not hold
Hunsdorff for long, and his escape brought these two foes face to face once
again.
A vast city, teeming with millions of people of all nationalities. Here
in Cairo were spies, informers, saboteurs, as well as crooks, thieves, and
assassins. Here many a dangerous plot was hatched, here much money could be
made, and quickly. Here too, sudden death lay waiting…
Commando Issues 4975 - 4978 - On
Sale 15th December 2016
Commando – 4975 – Flying Blind
Squadron leader Leonard Brinkley, on the other hand, was a cool and
experienced pilot. However, after a raid went disastrously wrong, Leonard found
himself a Prisoner of War; unable to see, and unable to escape.
Together, they embarked on an audacious plan to rescue their teammates
and return to Britain. But escaping the enemy is no mean feat when you’re…
Flying Blind.
Story: Alan Hebden
Art: Morhain
Cover: Janek Matysiak
Commando – 4976 – The Stolen
Lanc
Too bad that Tom had a nasty habit of referring to “flying tramcars”
and lumbering Lancs”, or saying fighter pilots needed twice the skill and
courage of bomber crews. To him bombing was about as risky as delivering milk.
Mike was so made that he invited Tom aboard the Lanc for one of those
“milk runs”.
Story: David Boutland
Art: Domingo
Cover: Ken Barr
Introduction -
The introduction of the Lancaster bomber in World War Two would change
the face of air warfare, bringing with it enduring competition between bomber
crews and fighter pilots. Such attitudes are brilliantly explored in David
Boutland’s epic tale of sibling rivalry, as he perfectly captures the
frustration of fighting for recognition.
The story of Mike and Tom Cornish is brought to life by Domingo’s
striking artwork, not only capturing the fast-paced action, but establishing a
fraught relationship between the brothers with subtle looks and body language.
Framed by Ken Barr’s stunning cover art, The Stolen Lanc recognises the
importance of the Lancaster bomber crew and the incredible risks they took on
each of their missions.
The Commando Team
The Stolen Lanc, originally
Commando No 271 (July 1967), reissued as No 951 (July 1975).
Commando - 4977 – Strange
Encounter
Desperate to use Afghanistan’s forces against the British, Hunsdorff
defies orders from Berlin and leads his men towards Heart in an effort to seize
power. With a score to settle and peace to maintain, it is up to respected
veteran Cadogan Strange and his newfound ally, Lieutenant Frank Gibson, to stop
the rogue German troops from reaching their target – before it’s too late!
Story: Alan Hebden
Art: Morahin & Rezzonico
Cover: Ian Kennedy
Commando - 4978 – The Cairo
Secret
Story: Lomas
Art: Gordon C. Livingstone
Cover: Ian Kennedy
Introduction -
When reluctant soldiers Len Potter and Tim Bates deserted the army to
seek their fortune in Cairo, they could never have guessed that they would
become central figures in sparking an uprising against the British. The Cairo
Secret is a classic tale of twists and treachery, tapping into the
revolutionary tensions in Egypt during the Second World War, and proving there
was action – and danger – to be found far from the front lines.
Lomas’ cast of unpredictable characters teamed with Gordon C.
Livingstone’s wonderful art creates an undercover story which throws us
straight into the action, refusing to slow down until the very end.
The Commando Team
The Cairo Secret, originally
Commando No 1130 (May 1977), reissued as No 2460 (April 1991)
2 comments:
Think Godon Livingstone drew Dan Dare
Not sure about that, Steve. Do you have any examples?
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