Commando: For Action and Adventure #4682

Britain's war with Japan in 1941 held little interest for American tramp-steamer skipper Charlie Donahue and his buddy. They had no great love for either country.

But following the Japanese attack on their country at Pearl Harbour, their interest was rapidly kindled, particularly when they were forced into an uneasy alliance with a unit of British Royal Engineers who commandeered their ship.

Introduction

This understated classic is not particularly bombastic or gung-ho, and instead concentrates on the clash between a Royal Engineers Captain and a cynical civilian Yank sailor. However, it also serves as a reminder that Commando can easily flit between, or even merge, genres - something more commonly known as a 'mash-up' these days. In this case, a gritty jungle tale meets a seaborne adventure - with memorable results.

Scott Montgomery, Deputy Editor

Note: Original released as Commando No 2280 (May 1989) and re-issued as No 3820 (June 2005).