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James Bond (Dynamite Entertainment) #15
007 Book One: Myrmidon
OO7 is back in action!
After a high-stakes rescue mission is mysteriously, violently sabotaged, Bond’s future at MI6 hangs in the balance. As he awaits his fate, James Bond is urgently contacted by an old flame and Gwendolyn Gann, formerly Agent OO3, who warns Bond of an existential threat to England and the global balance of power. But before they can meet, OO3 turns up dead, sending Bond on the most personal mission of his find Gwendolyn Gann’s killers, and expose the shadowy organization known only as “Myrmidon.”
After a high-stakes rescue mission is mysteriously, violently sabotaged, Bond’s future at MI6 hangs in the balance. As he awaits his fate, James Bond is urgently contacted by an old flame and Gwendolyn Gann, formerly Agent OO3, who warns Bond of an existential threat to England and the global balance of power. But before they can meet, OO3 turns up dead, sending Bond on the most personal mission of his find Gwendolyn Gann’s killers, and expose the shadowy organization known only as “Myrmidon.”
152 pages, Hardcover
First published July 26, 2023
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Phillip Kennedy Johnson
523 books96 followersPhillip Kennedy Johnson earned a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas, where he served as Teaching Fellow for the Department of Jazz Studies, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Eastern Kentucky University. SFC Johnson has performed with the Lexington Philharmonic, Dallas Opera, Washington Symphonic Brass, and the Moscow Ballet, and was a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra from 2004 to 2005. SFC Johnson remains active as a composer, arranger, teacher, and clinician, and also enjoys a second career as a writer of comics and graphic novels. His work has been published by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, BOOM! Studios, and more.
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January 18, 2025
Dynamite's James Bond graphic novels can be very hit or miss, but I'm pleased to say that this one is a hit. I'm reading it again as I have just bought the sequel. Myrmidon has a decent plot & although the artwork is nothing impressive the story is just as enjoyable second time around.
June 23, 2024
A welcome return to form for the Dynamite series after a couple of minor works. This collection offers a story that feels like classic Bond and also a classic spy story. Plenty of thrills and sets the scene for a continuing story. The artwork is sparse in places, but effective and its nice to see an expanded world of double-0 agents as well as familiar characters. Look forward to Book Two.
September 2, 2024
Having enjoyed the previous dynamite bond stories I was looking forward to this but it didn't hit the same level.
Not sure if that is down to it being a series rather than a one off story?!
But I felt that Fromm didn't get enough exposure to really give the main villain the part that he deserved and I also felt that the illustrations weren't to the level I'd come to expect from dynamite.
Still worth a read if you like the bond comic series and I'm still looking forward to see where the story goes in the next one.
Not sure if that is down to it being a series rather than a one off story?!
But I felt that Fromm didn't get enough exposure to really give the main villain the part that he deserved and I also felt that the illustrations weren't to the level I'd come to expect from dynamite.
Still worth a read if you like the bond comic series and I'm still looking forward to see where the story goes in the next one.
June 20, 2023
Dynamite’s Bond series have been notable for consistently strong writing and uneven art. Johnson’s story here is one of the better efforts, and the art suits it well.
July 27, 2024
James Bond is contacted by an old flame, Gwendolyn Gann, formerly Agent OO3, who warns Bond of a serious threat to England and the world, an organization called Myrmidon. But before they can meet, OO3 turns up dead, and Bond wants to find out who her killer is and expose Myrmidon. But things get messy, of course.
The story of Bond and Gann switches from past to present; the notable thing about her compared to the books and films is that she is not just eye candy. He acknowledges she is superior to him as an agent in many ways. There were in Fleming's original conception--and also in the films--Bond women who were strong and smart as well as beautiful, but this is different. She's seen here as an iconic agent figure, and she's also older than him, and not Barbie/Playboy bodied, which would never have happened in the old Bond universe.
Anyway, it ends in a cliffhanger and there's also another surprise at the end. I've read them all in the series, so I'll read on, but this one seems standard issue in most ways. But it's interesting to have read this in the light of my reading of Mick Herron's Slough House series, where "slow horse" (aka loser) agents solve crimes, not supposedly perfect males such as Bond whose best laid plans always ultimately work out.
The story of Bond and Gann switches from past to present; the notable thing about her compared to the books and films is that she is not just eye candy. He acknowledges she is superior to him as an agent in many ways. There were in Fleming's original conception--and also in the films--Bond women who were strong and smart as well as beautiful, but this is different. She's seen here as an iconic agent figure, and she's also older than him, and not Barbie/Playboy bodied, which would never have happened in the old Bond universe.
Anyway, it ends in a cliffhanger and there's also another surprise at the end. I've read them all in the series, so I'll read on, but this one seems standard issue in most ways. But it's interesting to have read this in the light of my reading of Mick Herron's Slough House series, where "slow horse" (aka loser) agents solve crimes, not supposedly perfect males such as Bond whose best laid plans always ultimately work out.
January 30, 2024
Review for the whole series
We’re in for a longer run than usual here, this book being a vol.1 of a series.
The plot is worth a standard 3*, no more. Moles, double-crossings and spy-ish stuff occur. It’s not so bad as very predictable and I expected the final twist since issue one.
The way agents are dealt with by the hierarchy or how a country would covertly renege its so-called ideals is coldly realist. The whole gang of 00× agents casually having a pint in a pub much less. The introduction of 007’s former mentor is a nice addition though.
The art on the other hand ain’t worth shit- pardon my french. It was a real chore to endure something so miserable. I was so accustomed to its mediocrity that when 007 stood next to the major villain the first time I simply thought it was yet another problem of mispropotion. It wasn’t. The villain is actually a giant dwarfing Bond. Inflicting such amateurism on the reader cost the book 1*.
We’re in for a longer run than usual here, this book being a vol.1 of a series.
The plot is worth a standard 3*, no more. Moles, double-crossings and spy-ish stuff occur. It’s not so bad as very predictable and I expected the final twist since issue one.
The way agents are dealt with by the hierarchy or how a country would covertly renege its so-called ideals is coldly realist. The whole gang of 00× agents casually having a pint in a pub much less. The introduction of 007’s former mentor is a nice addition though.
The art on the other hand ain’t worth shit- pardon my french. It was a real chore to endure something so miserable. I was so accustomed to its mediocrity that when 007 stood next to the major villain the first time I simply thought it was yet another problem of mispropotion. It wasn’t. The villain is actually a giant dwarfing Bond. Inflicting such amateurism on the reader cost the book 1*.
February 6, 2025
After a mission gone wrong Bond is contacted by an old flame (and former 003) who warns of an organization threatening England and the world but before they can meet she turns up dead. Bond is determined to avenge her and infiltrates the mysterious organization known as Myrmidon expose their plot and avenge 003. Soon Bond doesn't know who he can trust or who his actions will put in danger and the action ramps up as it isn't clear if he is working for MI6 or for his own vengeance. Clean and simple art that does a good job of conveying the story being told and a plot that feels like a classic bond tale with a cliffhanger ending that will lead into the next volume of the series. Reprints James Bond 007 Issues #1-6 and includes alternate cover gallery.
October 15, 2024
Decent story, crap art. Bond goes undercover when another 00 agent he respected is killed. I really liked the updating so that women 00's were just as capable as the men. Bond doesn't need to be stuck in the sixties. The art is pretty damn bad. Looks like simple sketches with zero backgrounds.
January 3, 2025
Holy shit that was GOOD!!!
Really some of the best James Bond comics I EVER read!! Thick mystery, twists & turns, and while some of it was predictable it was no less an EXCELLENT read!!
On to volume two!!
Really some of the best James Bond comics I EVER read!! Thick mystery, twists & turns, and while some of it was predictable it was no less an EXCELLENT read!!
On to volume two!!
April 21, 2023
I wanted to like it more. It was good, just not great.
June 25, 2024
These Dark Horse series are all really quite excellent.
July 30, 2024
Fast paced and gorgeous.
August 26, 2024
007 is always fun.
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September 30, 2024
This one is among some of the best the ongoing Bond comics have been at Dynamite. Rereading to prepare for reading the next chapter of the story.
April 27, 2025
“I need you to finish what 003 started.”
Gwendolyn Gann — 003 — is dead. 007 is not happy about that...
“…Myrmidon will be the defense contractor for every global super power. Every armed conflict. We’re gonna choose who wins.”
A little slow at the beginning, but it does pick up the pace! Cliffhanger ending with four 00’s being tasked to capture 007, and if he won’t come, kill him!
Gwendolyn Gann — 003 — is dead. 007 is not happy about that...
“…Myrmidon will be the defense contractor for every global super power. Every armed conflict. We’re gonna choose who wins.”
A little slow at the beginning, but it does pick up the pace! Cliffhanger ending with four 00’s being tasked to capture 007, and if he won’t come, kill him!
May 15, 2025
Not my favourite Bond story, possibly because of the muddy artwork, but something about this volume just didn't grab me.
June 15, 2025
I prefer when story arcs close in volumes like these. But what we get here is very good.
November 7, 2025
007 Licensed to thrill …
& Thrill it does, great story as usual, lots of clever twists, together with good graphics, looking forward to more !!!?
& Thrill it does, great story as usual, lots of clever twists, together with good graphics, looking forward to more !!!?
December 25, 2025
Tries to work as a serial comic by continually upping the stakes but in a world like James Bond it’s difficult to make it seem realistic. Still cool, loved the inclusion of the other double O’s.
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February 1, 2026Very much felt like a Bond movie
May 19, 2025
Enjoyed it with an interesting back story with a Bond love interest.
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