Commando Comics This Week: 5827-5830

It's almost Valentines Day Commando fans, and we're thrilled to bring you another set of fantastic stories of grit and valour just for you. Commando Comics Issues 5827-5830 hit the shelves on Thursday, 13th February 2025, and this set is not just another series of thrilling tales.

This collection features Major Heinz Falken returning to face his toughest rival yet, along with a reprint of a classic issue that showcases an amazing cover by Penalva. Packed with unique moments, this collection promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Commando 5827: Kampfgruppe Falken: Cannon Fodder King

The men of Kampfgruppe Falken were expendable, a cannon fodder unit easily replaced — or that's what General Heiss thought. More than anything, Heiss wanted to replace the king of the cannon fodder – Major Heinz Falken himself!

For this, Heiss had a devious plan to force Falken to face his toughest battle yet – a fellow German who was built like a dreadnought and had a punch like an artillery shell – a man named Major Klaus Vogel. He was determined to turn Kampfgruppe Falken into Kampfgruppe Vogel!

Major Heinz Falken returns, and this time he's got competition! Will he be able to hold onto command, or will this brawny usurper be too much even for him? Whatever happens, there's a fight on top of a tank!

Story: Dominic Teague
Art: Manuel Benet
Cover: Manuel Benet

Commando 5828: Last Chance

Sergeant Ben Lockner was always the first into action and the last out — a fighting machine, a soldier who knew no fear, the type of NCO whose men would follow him anywhere.

Some folk wondered what made Ben tick, what special courage kept him cool as ice in the hottest action. They all had their own answers but not one of them was anywhere near the truth... for Ben wanted to die fighting, to wipe out his secret past!

Here at Commando, we don't believe in last chances – so if you missed this classic issue the first two times we printed it, now's the time to get stuck in! With an amazing cover by Penalva, this is one issue you won't want to miss!

Story: Gentry
Art: Usero
Cover: Penalva
Originally published June 1971.

Commando 5829: Sword of Destiny

Greece, 1941. Fatigued by a losing battle, four British soldiers take shelter in the home of a local hunter, who tells them a tale that has been passed down through his family for generations.

In ancient times, a young blacksmith was exiled from his home by an invading tyrant. Unsure of his fate, he wandered the land. But the gods had a plan for him. He would lead a force to take back his home. He would wield the sword of destiny!

An epic story for you fans of Greek mythology, this issue has it all: action, adventure, even a fight with wolves – we've not been Spartan with this one! No need to muse about picking it up, it's the stuff of legend!

Story: Ferg Handley
Art: Alejandro Perez Mesa
Cover: Alejandro Perez Mesa

Commando 5830: Stranded!

It had been some years since Private Jack Wilmot had seen any action, although as orderly to a fiery Brigadier, he'd more than once accompanied the officer to front-line positions. This time, however, it looked as if they'd bitten off more than they could chew — they had been shot down in the depths of the jungle and were stranded in enemy-held territory.

Now they'd need all their luck, and a bit of deception too, if they were to survive...

Yet another amazing Penalva cover for this set's silver issue. We're off for another adventure in the Burmese jungle with two soldiers who don't quite see eye-to-eye. Let's hope they can make it out in one piece!

Story: Staff
Art: CT Rigby
Cover: Penalva
Originally Published January 1983.