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James Bond (2015-2016) (Single Issues) #2
James Bond #2
James Bond is in Berlin, alone, unarmed and with no idea of the forces ranged in secret against him. If he can make it to the Embassy, he might survive for a few hours more. But he's getting into that car with that woman, which means he has only minutes to live...
32 pages, Paperback
Published December 2, 2015
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Warren Ellis
1,912 books5,770 followersWarren Ellis is the award-winning writer of graphic novels like TRANSMETROPOLITAN, FELL, MINISTRY OF SPACE and PLANETARY, and the author of the NYT-bestselling GUN MACHINE and the “underground classic” novel CROOKED LITTLE VEIN, as well as the digital short-story single DEAD PIG COLLECTOR. His newest book is the novella NORMAL, from FSG Originals, listed as one of Amazon’s Best 100 Books Of 2016.
The movie RED is based on his graphic novel of the same name, its sequel having been released in summer 2013. IRON MAN 3 is based on his Marvel Comics graphic novel IRON MAN: EXTREMIS. He is currently developing his graphic novel sequence with Jason Howard, TREES, for television, in concert with HardySonBaker and NBCU, and continues to work as a screenwriter and producer in film and television, represented by Angela Cheng Caplan and Cheng Caplan Company. He is the creator, writer and co-producer of the Netflix series CASTLEVANIA, recently renewed for its third season, and of the recently-announced Netflix series HEAVEN’S FOREST.
He’s written extensively for VICE, WIRED UK and Reuters on technological and cultural matters, and given keynote speeches and lectures at events like dConstruct, ThingsCon, Improving Reality, SxSW, How The Light Gets In, Haunted Machines and Cognitive Cities.
Warren Ellis has recently developed and curated the revival of the Wildstorm creative library for DC Entertainment with the series THE WILD STORM, and is currently working on the serialising of new graphic novel works TREES: THREE FATES and INJECTION at Image Comics, and the serialised graphic novel THE BATMAN’S GRAVE for DC Comics, while working as a Consulting Producer on another television series.
A documentary about his work, CAPTURED GHOSTS, was released in 2012.
Recognitions include the NUIG Literary and Debating Society’s President’s Medal for service to freedom of speech, the EAGLE AWARDS Roll Of Honour for lifetime achievement in the field of comics & graphic novels, the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2010, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and the International Horror Guild Award for illustrated narrative. He is a Patron of Humanists UK. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.
Warren Ellis lives outside London, on the south-east coast of England, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.
The movie RED is based on his graphic novel of the same name, its sequel having been released in summer 2013. IRON MAN 3 is based on his Marvel Comics graphic novel IRON MAN: EXTREMIS. He is currently developing his graphic novel sequence with Jason Howard, TREES, for television, in concert with HardySonBaker and NBCU, and continues to work as a screenwriter and producer in film and television, represented by Angela Cheng Caplan and Cheng Caplan Company. He is the creator, writer and co-producer of the Netflix series CASTLEVANIA, recently renewed for its third season, and of the recently-announced Netflix series HEAVEN’S FOREST.
He’s written extensively for VICE, WIRED UK and Reuters on technological and cultural matters, and given keynote speeches and lectures at events like dConstruct, ThingsCon, Improving Reality, SxSW, How The Light Gets In, Haunted Machines and Cognitive Cities.
Warren Ellis has recently developed and curated the revival of the Wildstorm creative library for DC Entertainment with the series THE WILD STORM, and is currently working on the serialising of new graphic novel works TREES: THREE FATES and INJECTION at Image Comics, and the serialised graphic novel THE BATMAN’S GRAVE for DC Comics, while working as a Consulting Producer on another television series.
A documentary about his work, CAPTURED GHOSTS, was released in 2012.
Recognitions include the NUIG Literary and Debating Society’s President’s Medal for service to freedom of speech, the EAGLE AWARDS Roll Of Honour for lifetime achievement in the field of comics & graphic novels, the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2010, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and the International Horror Guild Award for illustrated narrative. He is a Patron of Humanists UK. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.
Warren Ellis lives outside London, on the south-east coast of England, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
March 24, 2017
James Bond goes to Berlin. As soon as he lands he is nearly assassinated by a female agent. It seems there is a Doctor in Berlin who is doing cutting edge research for the British and American governments. He needs some help dealing with rouge elements that work for him and 007 is here to help.
Doesn't seem like much goes on in this issue, but it is the set up for what I am sure will be an interesting story. There is a great scene where 007 causes a lethal accident and then walks off from it carrying his luggage. But this is mostly about 007 going to Berlin and meeting the field office there.
This is the second issue of the new James Bond series I've read. It is not bad. Warren Ellis channels Bond fairly well and while updating the character, he still keeps that essential style that is James Bond. The artwork isn't bad but it isn't great. It "works" is the best adjective I can give.
Still waiting to see where this story goes. But, so far, not too bad. As a James Bond fan I am willing to see where Warren Ellis takes this. If you are a Bond fan then I'd recommend this one.
Doesn't seem like much goes on in this issue, but it is the set up for what I am sure will be an interesting story. There is a great scene where 007 causes a lethal accident and then walks off from it carrying his luggage. But this is mostly about 007 going to Berlin and meeting the field office there.
This is the second issue of the new James Bond series I've read. It is not bad. Warren Ellis channels Bond fairly well and while updating the character, he still keeps that essential style that is James Bond. The artwork isn't bad but it isn't great. It "works" is the best adjective I can give.
Still waiting to see where this story goes. But, so far, not too bad. As a James Bond fan I am willing to see where Warren Ellis takes this. If you are a Bond fan then I'd recommend this one.
January 24, 2016
This more of a literary James Bond than movie version though there's hints of movie versions in it. Bond starts his mission trying to track down what 008 was doing before he died. It leads him to modern Berlin where he meets private intelligence operator who is trying to kill him. He out maneuvers the contractor who escapes. We also learn more about the drug called Varger which is very similar to the real life drug Crocodil found in Russia
January 5, 2017
Like the first book the second installment is packed with action. The art work is great. In the second book, Bond catches a flight to Berlin, the Lufthansa flight touches down from Berlin Embassy station Dharma Reach contacts Bond and takes him to her car, with her armored glove tries to kill Bond.
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February 26, 2016
Since, I've been reading the Fleming books over the last year, this comic I would say has taken us back to the literary style Bond story. Showing us the darker side of the character as Fleming intended. With Masters style of art (Batman) it definitely adds to the mood of the story. Ellis' writing is top notch as always.
June 21, 2016
Just got my Bond, James Bond fix. Love the comics and it is a great way to follow new and fresh adventures with this classic hero.
June 24, 2025
What's in those drugs? Ebola?
December 7, 2015
This series is getting better and better. What starts off as a low key mission just suddenly jumped in scale in terms of danger, not just to Bond, but the whole world. I like the pace of the story and the MI6 spy action.
June 17, 2021
Ahora que nuestro protagonista llega a Berlín, empezar la misión será algo sencillo ... eso asumiendo que logra llegar sano y salvo a su embajada. No solo se encuentra desarmado, también cayo en la elaborada trampa de una agente femenina que buscaba eliminarlo.
¿Quién esta tras de él? y mas importante aún, ¿ese incidente estará ligado a su misión?
No parece que haya ocurrido mucho en este segundo ejemplar pero tengo la corazonada que éste será la base para lo que esta por ocurrir en los números siguientes. A su favor diré que la escena de acción al inicio de este comic fue mucho menos confusa que la que tenia el ejemplar #1.
3/5 estrellas
¿Quién esta tras de él? y mas importante aún, ¿ese incidente estará ligado a su misión?
No parece que haya ocurrido mucho en este segundo ejemplar pero tengo la corazonada que éste será la base para lo que esta por ocurrir en los números siguientes. A su favor diré que la escena de acción al inicio de este comic fue mucho menos confusa que la que tenia el ejemplar #1.
3/5 estrellas
April 15, 2019
Bond meets his partners in Europe how are rather annoying and also meets with a scientist how is into prosthetic limbs. He has a tip for the drug lab. Once again a great action sequence in the beginning but the rest of the story is nothing special.
December 6, 2019
#2
“Why all the gloves at all? It’s not chilly today?”
“I’m a spy, James. I don’t like to leave fingerprints.”
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“Why all the gloves at all? It’s not chilly today?”
“I’m a spy, James. I don’t like to leave fingerprints.”
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January 24, 2016
Even thought this comic has some great details, for me it fails to depict a 007 story. I can´t really see it.
February 23, 2016
4 stars.
March 27, 2016
Love the Berlin setting
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