Commando Comics Briefing: Issues 5867-5870

We're covering land, sea, and sky in this action-packed round of Commando capers! From the chilling depths of a murderous submarine hunt to the thunderous heroics of twin-engine Mosquitoes, these tales span every theatre of war. The Battle of Castle Gorbach sets the tone, delivering a brooding, cinematic adventure of prisoners, resistance, and Nazi menace, all unfolding in the shadows of a Gothic mountain fortress - and look at that cover! Stunning. Commando Issues 5867–5870 go on sale Thursday 3rd July 2025!

Commando 5867 (Home of Heroes): Battle of Castle Gorbach

Germany, 1945. As the Second World War draws to a close, US forces advance on the German Alps, convinced of Hitler’s intentions to hold a last stand – his so-called ‘national redoubt’. 

In that mountainous region, the ancient Castle Gorbach held many prisoners of war from countries conquered by Germany. But their usefulness was running out. Their only chance was to seek help from a passing American squadron – but would their distress signal be answered?

A Gothic castle in the German mountains, a rebellious US squadron, European dignitaries held captive by malicious Nazis – this one really is a cinematic adventure! With a nail-biting script from Rossa McPhillips, mood-drenched art by Vicente Alcazar, and a truly dramatic cover by Simon Pritchard, you won’t want to put it down!

Story: Rossa McPhillips
Art: Vicente Alcazar
Cover: Simon Pritchard

Commando 5868 (Gold): Black Mossie

For months, Stan Warner and Barney Tyson had flown together in a Boulton Paul Defiant, sharing deadly danger and seeing many of their mates spiralling down in flames. They both knew the Defiant was no match for the enemy fighters, and all their working hours were spent dreaming of when they’d get a better plane. 

Well, that day finally came, and even Stan and Barney were speechless with wonder. For here was a Mosquito – black, sleek and deadly – which flew faster and hit harder than almost any other aircraft in the world. Now they could really get cracking!

De Havilland Mosquitoes are definitely one of our top ten favourite British twin-engine multi-role combat aircrafts here at Commando, so it’s always welcome news when we come to reprint an issue all about the wooden wonder!

Story: McOwan
Art: DS Gomez
Cover: Ian Kennedy
First published 1971 as No. 588

Commando 5869 (For Action and Adventure): Missed the Last Bus Home

Norway, 1936. Four friends, once inseparable, found themselves growing apart. Olav, having attended university in Germany, returned home with some troubling new ideas. As the Nazis increased their stranglehold on Norway, Rolf, his sister Conny, and her husband Fredrik, grew increasingly worried about where Olav’s allegiances lay. 

With the outbreak of World War Two, Conny and Fredrik were set on resisting the Nazi menace – while Rolf only wanted a quiet life. Before long, the influence of Nazism would tear these friends apart, forcing them to choose: surrender, resist, or die!

Is there anything worse than missing your bus? Maybe if it’s the Shetland bus! This is an epic tale from Stephen Hume of friends torn apart by war and ideology, with fantastic art and cover by the inimitable Carlos Pino.

Story: Stephen Hume
Art: Carlos Pino
Cover: Carlos Pino

Commando 5870 (Silver): Killer Sub

For one Swordfish pilot, there would be no rest until justice had been done.

Revenge for a cold-blooded slaughter at sea was all that he cared about now.

His target was fixed in his mind. One day, he’d find and destroy the murdering captain of the…KILLER SUB

A classic tale of a man blinded by his lust for vengeance – we do so love the drama! McDevitt’s script pairs majestically with Livingstone’s art, making for an unforgettable rollercoaster of an issue – and is that a Jeff Bevan cover we spy?

Story: McDevitt
Art: Gordon C Livingstone
Cover: Jeff Bevan
First published 1984 as No. 1791