COMMANDO
The Home of Heroes
THE BATTLE TO BRITAIN
Charlie Dayton was no soldier... but that didn't mean he didn't know how to fight. Living in New York in 1941, Charlie was hot-tempered and ready to join the war. The only problem was America wasn't. But that didn't stop Charlie from hopping on the next cargo ship to England - prepared to help out in any way he could.
But Charlie was only half-way across the Atlantic when the war caught up with him and so began... Script by Iain McLaughlinArt by Vincente AlcazarCover by Janek Matysiak
Charlie Dayton was no soldier... but that didn't mean he didn't know how to fight. Living in New York in 1941, Charlie was hot-tempered and ready to join the war. The only problem was America wasn't. But that didn't stop Charlie from hopping on the next cargo ship to England - prepared to help out in any way he could.
But Charlie was only half-way across the Atlantic when the war caught up with him and so began... Script by Iain McLaughlinArt by Vincente AlcazarCover by Janek Matysiak
FATHERLAND
Fearing the Nazi’s grip on Germany in the 1930s, Lisa Fischer’s mother had no choice but to take her children and run away from her fanatical German diplomat husband. But in her escape she only managed to save her daughter…
Then, ten years later, in 1943, Lisa ‘Fisher’ joined the British Army. Specially trained as a spy, she was chosen to infiltrate German intelligence in the Channel Islands. But things got complicated when her S.S. father and brother were commissioned to uncover the spy…
Script by Iain McLaughlin Art by Rodriguez & MorhainCover by Ian Kennedy
Fearing the Nazi’s grip on Germany in the 1930s, Lisa Fischer’s mother had no choice but to take her children and run away from her fanatical German diplomat husband. But in her escape she only managed to save her daughter…
Then, ten years later, in 1943, Lisa ‘Fisher’ joined the British Army. Specially trained as a spy, she was chosen to infiltrate German intelligence in the Channel Islands. But things got complicated when her S.S. father and brother were commissioned to uncover the spy…
Script by Iain McLaughlin Art by Rodriguez & MorhainCover by Ian Kennedy
TARGET: ARMAGEDDON
After six long years of struggle, Germany finally surrendered in 1945. But for U-Boat Kriegsmarine Kapitan Heinrich Kessler, this was a cowardly betrayal of everything he believed in. He hid his submarine in South America, vowing never to surrender it to the enemy. Then, nearly twenty years later, Kessler had had enough. Germany was split in two. American and British culture was dominating. It was time to act.
So Kessler called his crew to arms and sailed his submarine straight for Cuba…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Rodriguez & MorhainCover: Janek Matysiak
After six long years of struggle, Germany finally surrendered in 1945. But for U-Boat Kriegsmarine Kapitan Heinrich Kessler, this was a cowardly betrayal of everything he believed in. He hid his submarine in South America, vowing never to surrender it to the enemy. Then, nearly twenty years later, Kessler had had enough. Germany was split in two. American and British culture was dominating. It was time to act.
So Kessler called his crew to arms and sailed his submarine straight for Cuba…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Rodriguez & MorhainCover: Janek Matysiak
HMS ICEBERG
In early 1943, more than three long years into the war, both sides were desperate. Scientists everywhere were experimenting with weaponry and technology, hoping they might turn the tides of battle in their favour. Professor David Alexander was one such man.
Working at a military base off the coast of Canada in the North Atlantic, Alexander was recruiting men to help test a new prototype for something codenamed Project Habakkuk…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Manuel Benet
In early 1943, more than three long years into the war, both sides were desperate. Scientists everywhere were experimenting with weaponry and technology, hoping they might turn the tides of battle in their favour. Professor David Alexander was one such man.
Working at a military base off the coast of Canada in the North Atlantic, Alexander was recruiting men to help test a new prototype for something codenamed Project Habakkuk…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Manuel Benet
AMBUSH IN KENYA
With the scars of the Second World War still healing, it wasn’t long before Britain entered another conflict.
Alec Murray was serving in the Black Watch in Kenya during the Mau Mau Uprising – but it wasn’t the Rebels he fought there.
Injured and separated from their CO, Alec and his friends were taken in by a native village, themselves hounded by raiders profiteering from the war.
But, fighting alongside the villagers, Alec did not know what impact he would have on the people there, or how much they would impact him…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: RezzonicoCover: Ian Kennedy
With the scars of the Second World War still healing, it wasn’t long before Britain entered another conflict.
Alec Murray was serving in the Black Watch in Kenya during the Mau Mau Uprising – but it wasn’t the Rebels he fought there.
Injured and separated from their CO, Alec and his friends were taken in by a native village, themselves hounded by raiders profiteering from the war.
But, fighting alongside the villagers, Alec did not know what impact he would have on the people there, or how much they would impact him…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: RezzonicoCover: Ian Kennedy
THE LAND ARMY MARCHES
Deafening engines rumbled over a small farmhouse in Norfolk. It was not the hum of a healthy plane, and the listeners below knew a crash landing would be imminent. What they didn’t know, and what they dreaded, was whether the aircraft was theirs… or Jerry’s.
But, the next morning, when the four young workers of the Women’s Land Army began their morning chores, they found the downed plane as saw who had been aboard it…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Vicente AlcazarCover: Neil Roberts
Deafening engines rumbled over a small farmhouse in Norfolk. It was not the hum of a healthy plane, and the listeners below knew a crash landing would be imminent. What they didn’t know, and what they dreaded, was whether the aircraft was theirs… or Jerry’s.
But, the next morning, when the four young workers of the Women’s Land Army began their morning chores, they found the downed plane as saw who had been aboard it…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Vicente AlcazarCover: Neil Roberts
DOCTOR'S ORDERS
Captain Tom Stewart was bleeding internally. Their Seahawk was downed in a sandstorm; the rotors chewed up and the radio dead.
His only hope of staying alive long enough to reach the Coalition Forces was Navy Doctor Captain Jane Daly.
But with Iraqi soldiers patrolling on land and in the air, that would not be an easy task — especially when Tom was used to giving orders, not taking them.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Manuel Benet
Captain Tom Stewart was bleeding internally. Their Seahawk was downed in a sandstorm; the rotors chewed up and the radio dead.
His only hope of staying alive long enough to reach the Coalition Forces was Navy Doctor Captain Jane Daly.
But with Iraqi soldiers patrolling on land and in the air, that would not be an easy task — especially when Tom was used to giving orders, not taking them.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Manuel Benet
THE DARK SPITFIRE
It came out of nowhere, a glint of moonlight reflected in the dark night sky. The Luftwaffe pilot’s eyes frantically searched for his attacker in the murk of the evening, but it was invisible… a phantom.
Then it streaked across the clouds like a bat out of Hades, its guns blazing at the Messerschmitt 109. The German cried out his final words…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Jaume FornsCover: Ian Kennedy
It came out of nowhere, a glint of moonlight reflected in the dark night sky. The Luftwaffe pilot’s eyes frantically searched for his attacker in the murk of the evening, but it was invisible… a phantom.
Then it streaked across the clouds like a bat out of Hades, its guns blazing at the Messerschmitt 109. The German cried out his final words…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Jaume FornsCover: Ian Kennedy
THE ENEMY OF MY ENEMY
In the parched deserts of North Africa, water is the most precious resource and, for the Allied and Axis who fought there, it was the difference between life and death.
That’s why LRDG Captain Tommy Butler and Afrika Korps Hauptmann Arn Renner were willing to fight to the bitter end to claim an oasis — that is, until a third party entered the fray and Butler and Renner were forced to turn from enemies to allies.
But just how long would their alliance last?
Story: Iain McLaughlinPencils: MullerInks: KlacikCover: Janek Matysiak
In the parched deserts of North Africa, water is the most precious resource and, for the Allied and Axis who fought there, it was the difference between life and death.
That’s why LRDG Captain Tommy Butler and Afrika Korps Hauptmann Arn Renner were willing to fight to the bitter end to claim an oasis — that is, until a third party entered the fray and Butler and Renner were forced to turn from enemies to allies.
But just how long would their alliance last?
Story: Iain McLaughlinPencils: MullerInks: KlacikCover: Janek Matysiak
FUELLED BY FURY
What do a Lieutenant in the British Army, an East End criminal, a champion athlete, an Italian partisan, and an aged archaeologist all have in common?
They’re all on a mission to destroy the biggest Nazi fuel dump in the Mediterranean – which just happens to be inside a dormant volcano!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Carlos PinoCover: Carlos Pino
What do a Lieutenant in the British Army, an East End criminal, a champion athlete, an Italian partisan, and an aged archaeologist all have in common?
They’re all on a mission to destroy the biggest Nazi fuel dump in the Mediterranean – which just happens to be inside a dormant volcano!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Carlos PinoCover: Carlos Pino
THE RED DEVIL
Hiding in the thick snow, the Red Devil is watching.
In the battle-torn, bomb‑shelled carcass of Stalingrad, she stalks her prey.
Her sights aimed and her finger taut, she pulls the trigger…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Vicente AlcazarCover: Graeme Neil Reid
Hiding in the thick snow, the Red Devil is watching.
In the battle-torn, bomb‑shelled carcass of Stalingrad, she stalks her prey.
Her sights aimed and her finger taut, she pulls the trigger…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Vicente AlcazarCover: Graeme Neil Reid
TARGET: CHURCHILL
In 1605, Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators crept into the cellars under Parliament with a plot to blow up the British government.
More than three hundred years later, in 1943, a group of German spies led by the fanatic Hauptmann Harald Stein had the same idea. Following Guy Fawkes’ example, their plan was to blow up Churchill and the British government. Their target: Westminster.
Story: Iain McLaughlinPencils: RezzonicoInks: MorhainCover: Neil Roberts
In 1605, Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators crept into the cellars under Parliament with a plot to blow up the British government.
More than three hundred years later, in 1943, a group of German spies led by the fanatic Hauptmann Harald Stein had the same idea. Following Guy Fawkes’ example, their plan was to blow up Churchill and the British government. Their target: Westminster.
Story: Iain McLaughlinPencils: RezzonicoInks: MorhainCover: Neil Roberts
THE LAST MEN AT DUNKIRK
Sergeant Ronnie Malloy stood alone on the French pier looking out towards the sea. The beach was deserted bar the smoking husks of discarded British trucks. The lines of men desperate to clamber aboard the ships bound for Blighty were all gone and the place was silent except for the quiet ebb of the tide. In the distance, Ronnie watched the armada of little ships, chock-full of men, sail away to Britain, leaving him behind. He had been abandoned… one of the last men in Dunkirk.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: MullerCover: Janek Matysiak
Sergeant Ronnie Malloy stood alone on the French pier looking out towards the sea. The beach was deserted bar the smoking husks of discarded British trucks. The lines of men desperate to clamber aboard the ships bound for Blighty were all gone and the place was silent except for the quiet ebb of the tide. In the distance, Ronnie watched the armada of little ships, chock-full of men, sail away to Britain, leaving him behind. He had been abandoned… one of the last men in Dunkirk.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: MullerCover: Janek Matysiak
DANNY'S WAR
By late 1918, Captain Daniel ‘Danny’ Weekes had been in the trenches for longer than he could remember. He could no longer recall all the faces of the men who had served with him or died under his command. He would do anything to put a stop to the fighting.
But with three brothers, a sister and his father fighting their own battles, who knew if Danny’s war was ending… or just beginning?
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Defeo & MorhainCover: Ian Kennedy
By late 1918, Captain Daniel ‘Danny’ Weekes had been in the trenches for longer than he could remember. He could no longer recall all the faces of the men who had served with him or died under his command. He would do anything to put a stop to the fighting.
But with three brothers, a sister and his father fighting their own battles, who knew if Danny’s war was ending… or just beginning?
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Defeo & MorhainCover: Ian Kennedy
TOMMY'S WAR
November 11th, 1918. Armistice.
The war was over… or so most thought, but some still held to the regime of battle, and kept a tight hold of their prisoners.
All the Weekes family wanted was to be together again, but Tommy lay far away on the other side of the shrapnel filled fields of No Man’s Land. It was all or nothing, and the Weekes family would do anything to get Tommy back!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Ian Kennedy
November 11th, 1918. Armistice.
The war was over… or so most thought, but some still held to the regime of battle, and kept a tight hold of their prisoners.
All the Weekes family wanted was to be together again, but Tommy lay far away on the other side of the shrapnel filled fields of No Man’s Land. It was all or nothing, and the Weekes family would do anything to get Tommy back!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Ian Kennedy
RAID OVER HELLBRONN
Christmas, 1944.
In the skies over a cold, wintry Germany, a squadron of Avro Lancasters forged onwards towards the city of Heilbronn. Their bellies were filled with bombs, ready to flatten the railway depot transporting the munitions that fuelled the Nazi war machine. But among the icy clouds and streaks of hail were hidden dangers… and the raid was just beginning.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Paolo OngaroCover: Janek Matysiak
Christmas, 1944.
In the skies over a cold, wintry Germany, a squadron of Avro Lancasters forged onwards towards the city of Heilbronn. Their bellies were filled with bombs, ready to flatten the railway depot transporting the munitions that fuelled the Nazi war machine. But among the icy clouds and streaks of hail were hidden dangers… and the raid was just beginning.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Paolo OngaroCover: Janek Matysiak
SPITFIRES OF THE SEA
Fast and agile, the Motor Torpedo Boats of the Royal Navy were feared in the seas around Britain. Determined to defend the coast, their ferocity under pressure caused them to be dubbed ‘Spitfires of the Sea.’
But that meant nothing to young Able Seaman John Dawes. He longed to be posted to a mighty destroyer rather than one of the ‘toy boats’. But Dawes would soon find out why these impressive little vessels were so feared.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Janek Matysiak
Fast and agile, the Motor Torpedo Boats of the Royal Navy were feared in the seas around Britain. Determined to defend the coast, their ferocity under pressure caused them to be dubbed ‘Spitfires of the Sea.’
But that meant nothing to young Able Seaman John Dawes. He longed to be posted to a mighty destroyer rather than one of the ‘toy boats’. But Dawes would soon find out why these impressive little vessels were so feared.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Janek Matysiak
WAR ACROSS EUROPE: REBEL!
Their homes were ash, their country invaded, their government in exile…
Two Polish farmers would trek, ride, and sail across the length of Europe if it meant getting even against the men who had torn their lives apart — and they just would.
They only had to find the battle to join it!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Neil Roberts
Their homes were ash, their country invaded, their government in exile…
Two Polish farmers would trek, ride, and sail across the length of Europe if it meant getting even against the men who had torn their lives apart — and they just would.
They only had to find the battle to join it!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Neil Roberts
WAR ACROSS EUROPE: RESIST!
Stefan and Grigor have trekked and sailed across Europe to join the war against the men who invaded their homeland. But when they finally reached France, those who opposed the German Army had either surrendered or were in retreat.
Stefan and Grigor didn’t need an army to get their revenge, they would find their own way to resist!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Neil Roberts
Stefan and Grigor have trekked and sailed across Europe to join the war against the men who invaded their homeland. But when they finally reached France, those who opposed the German Army had either surrendered or were in retreat.
Stefan and Grigor didn’t need an army to get their revenge, they would find their own way to resist!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Neil Roberts
WAR ACROSS EUROPE: REVENGE!
The epic conclusion to one man’s journey across Europe to join the fight and finally get revenge against the Nazis in World War II.
Grigor, Stefan’s one connection to his home, and most loyal friend, is dead. He was shot down by the evil Gestapo agent Hans Keller. But who will get revenge first: the disfigured Keller or determined Stefan? Find out now!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Neil Roberts
The epic conclusion to one man’s journey across Europe to join the fight and finally get revenge against the Nazis in World War II.
Grigor, Stefan’s one connection to his home, and most loyal friend, is dead. He was shot down by the evil Gestapo agent Hans Keller. But who will get revenge first: the disfigured Keller or determined Stefan? Find out now!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Neil Roberts
A MATTER OF HONOUR
The Great War saw some of the most progressive advances in technological warfare – and flying aces were at the height of it all!
Pierre Lafitte and Gustav Von Brunner are closely matched in skill, dexterity, and cunning – but when their mutual history stays Lafitte’s hand in an air duel, an opportunity to break the stalemate and discover the better man dramatically unfolds. There’s more to being a hero than flying and fighting. Sometimes it’s… A MATTER OF HONOUR
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: KhatoCover: Keith Burns
The Great War saw some of the most progressive advances in technological warfare – and flying aces were at the height of it all!
Pierre Lafitte and Gustav Von Brunner are closely matched in skill, dexterity, and cunning – but when their mutual history stays Lafitte’s hand in an air duel, an opportunity to break the stalemate and discover the better man dramatically unfolds. There’s more to being a hero than flying and fighting. Sometimes it’s… A MATTER OF HONOUR
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: KhatoCover: Keith Burns
TO WEAR THE UNIFORM
In 1935 anti-Semitism became law in Germany, and Jakob Rosenbaum and his family quickly made their escape. Determined to find revenge for the loss of his homeland, he enlists with the British Army – but convincing his new allies that he can be trusted is no cakewalk.
Trapped between enemy and Allied lines, Jakob must rise above it all to prove himself, but first he must discover what it means… TO WEAR THE UNIFORM
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: KlacikCover: Ian Kennedy
In 1935 anti-Semitism became law in Germany, and Jakob Rosenbaum and his family quickly made their escape. Determined to find revenge for the loss of his homeland, he enlists with the British Army – but convincing his new allies that he can be trusted is no cakewalk.
Trapped between enemy and Allied lines, Jakob must rise above it all to prove himself, but first he must discover what it means… TO WEAR THE UNIFORM
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: KlacikCover: Ian Kennedy
FIRST MEN ASHORE
At the Dunkirk Evacuation, Sergeant Ronnie Malloy had saved the lives of two young privates – one a solid soldier, the other full of fear and doubt. Four years and two sets of stripes later, the trio are reunited in training for the greatest push towards the liberation of Europe: Operation Overlord. The young sappers may have a lot to work through, but whatever comes, Malloy will make sure they are the…FIRST MEN ASHORE
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Muller & KlacikCover: Neil Roberts
At the Dunkirk Evacuation, Sergeant Ronnie Malloy had saved the lives of two young privates – one a solid soldier, the other full of fear and doubt. Four years and two sets of stripes later, the trio are reunited in training for the greatest push towards the liberation of Europe: Operation Overlord. The young sappers may have a lot to work through, but whatever comes, Malloy will make sure they are the…FIRST MEN ASHORE
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Muller & KlacikCover: Neil Roberts
CODENAME: WARLORD
The Coward. The Lord. The British Agent.
In comic pages for the first time since 1991, Flint is back… and someone needs his help. Professor Von Bessner has defected, but he has been imprisoned by the Nazis he refuses to serve. It’s Flint’s job to get him out!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Ian Kennedy
The Coward. The Lord. The British Agent.
In comic pages for the first time since 1991, Flint is back… and someone needs his help. Professor Von Bessner has defected, but he has been imprisoned by the Nazis he refuses to serve. It’s Flint’s job to get him out!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Ian Kennedy
INVASION POLAND
Eighty years ago, in September 1939, Germany invaded Poland and set in motion a war that would claim all of Europe and the world beyond.
But before that, in those early days, it seemed there was only Poland to defend against the fascists. And so, those brave enough took what arms they could to defend their home, not knowing that the fight was far from over.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Ian Kennedy
Eighty years ago, in September 1939, Germany invaded Poland and set in motion a war that would claim all of Europe and the world beyond.
But before that, in those early days, it seemed there was only Poland to defend against the fascists. And so, those brave enough took what arms they could to defend their home, not knowing that the fight was far from over.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Ian Kennedy
CODENAME WARLORD: SHIP OF FOOLS
Get ready for Lord Peter Flint like he’s never been seen before — with a beard! German Navy zealots are hell-bent on building a ‘Fuhrer’ class warship, the biggest warship of all time, and only Britain’s top secret agent, Codename Warlord, can stop them!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Manuel Benet
Get ready for Lord Peter Flint like he’s never been seen before — with a beard! German Navy zealots are hell-bent on building a ‘Fuhrer’ class warship, the biggest warship of all time, and only Britain’s top secret agent, Codename Warlord, can stop them!
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Manuel Benet
FACELESS HEROES
As world leaders hold talks at an elite country estate, a special ops team is drafted in when uninvited guests arrive. International relations don’t always go smoothly — and Scott Falcon is about to find out that there’s nothing worse than an eco-terrorist interrupting your barbecue.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Paolo OngaroCover: Tom Foster
As world leaders hold talks at an elite country estate, a special ops team is drafted in when uninvited guests arrive. International relations don’t always go smoothly — and Scott Falcon is about to find out that there’s nothing worse than an eco-terrorist interrupting your barbecue.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Paolo OngaroCover: Tom Foster
A BOY GOES TO WAR
Tom Cowie’s letters home made his fifteen year old brother, John, idolise him. It was his dream to fight at his brother’s side and John was determined to join the fight before it was over! He was tall for his age, but the recruitment office was only the first hurdle as the harsh realities of the trenches are revealed when…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Manuel Benet
Tom Cowie’s letters home made his fifteen year old brother, John, idolise him. It was his dream to fight at his brother’s side and John was determined to join the fight before it was over! He was tall for his age, but the recruitment office was only the first hurdle as the harsh realities of the trenches are revealed when…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Manuel BenetCover: Manuel Benet
SUPERTANK
Weighing over a thousand tonnes, measuring one‑hundred and fifteen feet long, and thirty-six feet high with the kind of artillery armament that would shame a battleship, the Landkreuzer P.1000 Ratte was a warship built for land. It was the Nazis’ latest super weapon, and in the aftermath of D-Day it would decimate the Allies. That is, unless three British tankies armed only with their wits can somehow stop this…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: KhatoCover: Neil Roberts
Weighing over a thousand tonnes, measuring one‑hundred and fifteen feet long, and thirty-six feet high with the kind of artillery armament that would shame a battleship, the Landkreuzer P.1000 Ratte was a warship built for land. It was the Nazis’ latest super weapon, and in the aftermath of D-Day it would decimate the Allies. That is, unless three British tankies armed only with their wits can somehow stop this…
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: KhatoCover: Neil Roberts
CONCHIE!
They called them the Coward Brigade, those who dared object to war. Counting their white feathers, they were the conscientious objectors, but they were everything but cowards.
The Non-Combatant Corps faced every danger the Army did on the Western Front, with one exception — the NCC weren’t armed to defend themselves. They only had their guts and their duty.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Ian Kennedy
They called them the Coward Brigade, those who dared object to war. Counting their white feathers, they were the conscientious objectors, but they were everything but cowards.
The Non-Combatant Corps faced every danger the Army did on the Western Front, with one exception — the NCC weren’t armed to defend themselves. They only had their guts and their duty.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Morhain & DefeoCover: Ian Kennedy
NOT IN MY NAME
German resistance during the Second World War was an interior menace to be stamped out — and that’s exactly what Orpo leader Johan Brunner plans to do to boost his career prospects. When Lisl and her fellow patriots hear about an Allied plane being downed nearby, they hatch a plan to rescue the crew and add another blow to local Nazi morale… but Brunner is scheming and not all may be as it seems.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Muller & KlacikCover: Neil Roberts
German resistance during the Second World War was an interior menace to be stamped out — and that’s exactly what Orpo leader Johan Brunner plans to do to boost his career prospects. When Lisl and her fellow patriots hear about an Allied plane being downed nearby, they hatch a plan to rescue the crew and add another blow to local Nazi morale… but Brunner is scheming and not all may be as it seems.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: Muller & KlacikCover: Neil Roberts
CLASH AT CULLODEN
Murdo Conmore was quick to join the Jacobite Uprising — too quick for his father and brother Hector’s liking. Their only choice to save the family from future retribution was to even their allegiance, and so Hector was forced to take up arms against his brother.
Then when the rain fell thick at Culloden everything was at stake for Murdo and Hector Conmore. Each knew that no matter which side won, both would lose.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: KhatoCover: Ian Kennedy
Murdo Conmore was quick to join the Jacobite Uprising — too quick for his father and brother Hector’s liking. Their only choice to save the family from future retribution was to even their allegiance, and so Hector was forced to take up arms against his brother.
Then when the rain fell thick at Culloden everything was at stake for Murdo and Hector Conmore. Each knew that no matter which side won, both would lose.
Story: Iain McLaughlinArt: KhatoCover: Ian Kennedy
PROSE STORIES
In 2013-14 I spent the last 6 months of my DC Thomson career working on the Commando. It was an immensely happy time , which I enjoyed a great deal. One of the things I enjoyed most was when editor Calum Laird asked me to write 800 word text stories to go on the inside of the fold-out back cover.
The original idea was to just trim down text stories from war comics of the 1950s and 1960s. It quickly became clear that wouldn't work. They were written for a different time and the prose was a bit dry and old fashioned. None of it was bad - but it was obviously from 50-60 years ago. So, I took the beats of the story and rewote the stories. Lots of fun. If I had stayed longer I'd love to have done more of those. I'd also love to have looked into Commando novels and pursued the idea of a Commando radio series.