On the heels of the prior story in issue #16, the commandos leave the desert behind and venture into the jungle for another leg of their African tour. Here, they encounter a tribe working with the Nazis and holding Allied forces captive. Through a cunning plan involving subterfuge, stealth, good old-fashioned grit, and wit, the commandos manage to turn the tribe against the Nazis, take down the enemy forces, and free the captured allies—all within the span of 20 pages.

Story

After the heights of issue #16, which delivered so much, this follow-up—while still solid—doesn’t quite measure up to its predecessor. The depiction of the tribe and their dynamic, though perhaps intended to show cultural respect, didn’t entirely land for me. For much of the story, the Nazis feel like secondary players compared to the tribe. And though the tribe eventually turns on the Nazis during the climactic battle, their contribution seems limited. At best, they ensure the airfield stays out of enemy control—for now.

Artwork

The artwork hooked me from the start, with vibrant desert scenes leading into lush jungle spreads. Even the final page, set back in England, carried a strong sense of atmosphere. The narrative visuals consistently reinforce the changing settings, adding depth to the story.

Originality & Continuity

Picking up right where the last story left off, this loosely tied two-part arc works well. That said, even the commandos themselves point out the similarities between this mission and prior ones. Despite the sense of déjà vu, the formula holds up and delivers an engaging experience.

Character & Development

Hans, the team’s mascot, makes a brief (and distant) appearance at the end of the story. More notably, we see that Fury is still dating Pamela Hawley, who hasn’t shown up since issue #13. It’s a nice touch of continuity that helps connect the dots between stories.