The Phantom Commando is a masked operative in World War II, his true identity unknown only a very few. In this issue, two of his missions are shown, and the Phantom Commando tells a tale of another mission he wasn't part of. 'Whirlibomber' (9 pages), 'Secret Device' (6 pages), and 'Gators Smell Blood (8 pages). All stories written and drawn by Maurice Bramley, A coupon has been cur from this issue, but it only affects advertising. The stories are complete. There is more information about this book at the bottom of the page
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Maurice Bramley archive, approximately 1933-1970 / Maurice Bramley
https:catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/8630147
https:comicsdownunder.blogspot.com/2010/12/at-lastmaurice-bramley.html
By Downunder Dan
The Phantom Commando is a mysterious masked soldier who carried out missions during World War II. He was actually Bruce Harcourte, a fighter pilot who had a secret base on an island in the Indian Ocean. He is sometimes assisted by his mechanic, ‘Tiny’ Winkle, and his Aliied Intelligence contact, Julie Standish, who is also his girlfriend. In some stories, the Phantom Commando simply relates a mission he wasn’t part of.
‘The Phantom Commando’ was published by Horwitz Publications, which ran for 16 issues (and a subsequent reprint run numbered #13-18). The original run was published between 1959 and 1964, and the reprints were issued sporadically between 1965 and 1972. The character was originated by John Dixon, who left the comic after 3 issues, and the remainder of the run was written and drawn by Maurice Bramley. Dixon’s fascination with aircraft probably lead to a “commando” actually being a pilot!
By Downunder Dan
By the way, there's an interesting "reading approval" seal on the cover. There was no Comics Code Authority in Australia, but this publisher says this comic "conforms to the Horwitz Publications Teenage Code of Approved Reading".
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