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There have been a large number of writers and artists who have produced the stories in Commando, based in a variety of locations including the UK, Italy & Argentina.

One of the earliest artists was Gordon Livingston who was one of the very first artists employed by Commando when it began in 1961.

His first issue was Commando No 4 -' Mercy for None ' first printed in July 1961.

Livingston produced the interior story art for over 360 issues of Commando, his last work being issue no 3293 -' Sweeney's Island ', released in December 1999, the same year he retired.

Another early artist was Ken Barr who has produced the cover art for over 200 issues, including the earliest ones printed in 1961.

Another notable cover artist was Ian Kennedy who, since 1970, has produced the cover-art for over 1200 issues of Commando and has also done the interior story art for a number of them ( he also worked for Battle, Air Ace & War Picture Libraries ).

Another popular artist was Argentinian Jose Marie Jorge who had a distinctive and precise drawing style and who produced the interior art for 163 issues, mostly aviation-themed stories.

His work with Commando began in 1969 with issue no 384 -' Flying Fury ' and he had the honour of illustrating Commando No 4000 in 2007.

His final issue was No 4329 -' Divided Aces ' printed shortly before his death at the age of 69 in October 2010.

Commando in its 50-year history has employed 140 writers, over 100 cover artists & 120 interior artists.

In February 2011, new editions of Commando became available via digital download.