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James Bond (Dynamite Entertainment) #5
James Bond: Kill Chain, Vol. 1
When a counterespionage operation in Rotterdam goes catastrophically wrong, James Bond finds himself in the crosshairs of a plot to smash NATO. Someone is assassinating allied agents, and 007 is the next target in the kill chain. Having kept the peace for decades, the old alliance is collapsing, pitting MI6 against its former ally - the CIA! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents the return of writer Andy Diggle (James Bond: Hammerhead, The Losers, Green Arrow: Year One) and artist Luca Casalanguida (James Bond: Hammerhead) as they plot the return of James Bond's oldest and deadliest foe: SMERSH!
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 17, 2018
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Andy Diggle
529 books171 followersAndy Diggle is a British comic book writer and former editor of 2000 AD. He is best known for his work on The Losers,Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Adam Strange and Silent Dragon at DC Comics and for his run on Thunderbolts and Daredevil after his move to Marvel.
In 2013 Diggle left writing DC's Action Comics and began working with Dynamite Entertainment, writing a paranormal crime series Uncanny. He is also working on another crime series with his wife titled Control that is set to begin publishing in 2014.
In 2013 Diggle left writing DC's Action Comics and began working with Dynamite Entertainment, writing a paranormal crime series Uncanny. He is also working on another crime series with his wife titled Control that is set to begin publishing in 2014.
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October 12, 2018
Russians are trying to break NATO – Bond’s gotta keep the alliances “bonded” together (arf)!
Following their first excellent Bond outing, Andy Diggle and Luca Casalanguida reunite in Kill Chain. It’s not as good as Hammerhead but it’s a fine spy thriller nonetheless.
Diggle writes Bond really well in that he actually gives the character a semblance of a personality! The supporting cast also have something to their voices, Diggle managing to imbue them with a bit more life than most other writers.
The story’s a bit too generic and indistinct though: the Ruskies are the villains (again) and the familiar Bond tropes are all here, from sexytimes with the femme fatales to the cool gadgets, the requisite car chases and guard fights, all carried off with 007’s usual suavity.
Still, I was never bored as Diggle kept the story moving clearly and quickly, throwing in exciting and imaginative action scenes like the drones carrying guns and claymores! Casalanguida handled the action sequences, particularly the dramatic finale on the plane, so smoothly. I don’t love the art but his layouts are damn near flawless.
It’s not the most memorable of Bond stories but Kill Chain is a decent actioner with some fun moments.
Following their first excellent Bond outing, Andy Diggle and Luca Casalanguida reunite in Kill Chain. It’s not as good as Hammerhead but it’s a fine spy thriller nonetheless.
Diggle writes Bond really well in that he actually gives the character a semblance of a personality! The supporting cast also have something to their voices, Diggle managing to imbue them with a bit more life than most other writers.
The story’s a bit too generic and indistinct though: the Ruskies are the villains (again) and the familiar Bond tropes are all here, from sexytimes with the femme fatales to the cool gadgets, the requisite car chases and guard fights, all carried off with 007’s usual suavity.
Still, I was never bored as Diggle kept the story moving clearly and quickly, throwing in exciting and imaginative action scenes like the drones carrying guns and claymores! Casalanguida handled the action sequences, particularly the dramatic finale on the plane, so smoothly. I don’t love the art but his layouts are damn near flawless.
It’s not the most memorable of Bond stories but Kill Chain is a decent actioner with some fun moments.
March 3, 2021
3.5 stars
"Take [Rika Van De Havik] alive, if you can, 007." -- Bill Tanner, MI6 chief of staff
"No promises." -- James Bond / Agent 007, locking and loading his service-issued pistola
I have to agree with my GR friend Sam Q that Kill Chain is both sort of generic and not exactly memorable - it doesn't quite match that opening salvo of the initial three volumes VAGR, Eidolon, and Hammerhead - but yet it's also still Bond, and even an undistinguished Bond (whether in book or movie form) is usually still a reasonable pleasure to read or watch. This time around our intrepidly globe-trotting secret agent is pursuing a turncoat colleague - the aptly-named and icy platinum blonde Rika Van De Havik - and her connection to supremacist / extremist group of German origin that is attempting to execute a NATO-demolishing operation called 'Hooded Falcon.' Like previous volumes there's lots of sadistic action to keep things moving, and finally CIA operative Felix Leiter - Bond's longtime pal / American counterpart, often underused and/or barely making an impression - actually plays a crucial supporting role here, and even has a wonderfully clever entrance scene.
"Take [Rika Van De Havik] alive, if you can, 007." -- Bill Tanner, MI6 chief of staff
"No promises." -- James Bond / Agent 007, locking and loading his service-issued pistola
I have to agree with my GR friend Sam Q that Kill Chain is both sort of generic and not exactly memorable - it doesn't quite match that opening salvo of the initial three volumes VAGR, Eidolon, and Hammerhead - but yet it's also still Bond, and even an undistinguished Bond (whether in book or movie form) is usually still a reasonable pleasure to read or watch. This time around our intrepidly globe-trotting secret agent is pursuing a turncoat colleague - the aptly-named and icy platinum blonde Rika Van De Havik - and her connection to supremacist / extremist group of German origin that is attempting to execute a NATO-demolishing operation called 'Hooded Falcon.' Like previous volumes there's lots of sadistic action to keep things moving, and finally CIA operative Felix Leiter - Bond's longtime pal / American counterpart, often underused and/or barely making an impression - actually plays a crucial supporting role here, and even has a wonderfully clever entrance scene.
April 25, 2018
Dynamite knocked it out of the park with this Bond story. Smersh is back and trying to destroy NATO through a shadow war. Lots of twists and turns, double crosses, and all the intrigue you've come to expect from James Bond.
October 20, 2019
Usually James Bond is portrayed as suave, cunning, and witty. This may be the most brute force Bond storyline I have ever read. Just look at this monster!
I greatly enjoyed this espionage story as it brings the Cold War back to life and pits the allied countries against each other through lies and misdirection. Often I get frustrated with stories where people are falsely accused (i.e. The Fugitive), but at the same time it creates quite the thrill ride. That is what you get with this volume.
Great dark/severe artwork with this volume. Every punch and every gunshot is delivered with a visual razors edge that accompanies the story nicely. I was pleased with the entire package and I think Bond fans who happen to be graphic novel fans will as well.
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I believe I mentioned in some of my earlier reviews of Dynamite Entertainment's Bond series that I didn't really care for earlier volumes. Well, that opinion has changed as they have gone along. These are great and I cannot wait to read the next one (especially since this one ended with a cliffhanger)!
I greatly enjoyed this espionage story as it brings the Cold War back to life and pits the allied countries against each other through lies and misdirection. Often I get frustrated with stories where people are falsely accused (i.e. The Fugitive), but at the same time it creates quite the thrill ride. That is what you get with this volume.
Great dark/severe artwork with this volume. Every punch and every gunshot is delivered with a visual razors edge that accompanies the story nicely. I was pleased with the entire package and I think Bond fans who happen to be graphic novel fans will as well.
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I believe I mentioned in some of my earlier reviews of Dynamite Entertainment's Bond series that I didn't really care for earlier volumes. Well, that opinion has changed as they have gone along. These are great and I cannot wait to read the next one (especially since this one ended with a cliffhanger)!
May 6, 2018
“Smert Shpionam,” which being loosely translated means "death to spies."—Smersh motto
The fifth Dynamite production of Ian Fleming’s James Bond series, which is their way of saying that they wanted to revive Fleming’s Bond, but they also want to update him somewhat for the present/future. So what does that mean for Andy Diggle, trying to call up the spirit of Fleming as he writes? Diggle creates a classic Bond tale, with grand scale international intrigue, fast cars, and fast (and highly skilled) women. Smersh, the Russian anti-spy operation with plans to destabilize the West to clear the way for Russian expansion, is back and Bond (of course, among other gadgets) now has a cell phone, but trust me, it can do a lot more damage than your cell phone. And it does, naturally.
As part of the multiple Smersh strategies, someone is assassinating allied agents, and 007 is the next target in the “kill chain.” Smersh is basically trying to divide and conquer NATO; in the process, MI6 is also pitted against its former ally, the CIA. So there’s a lot going on, a lot to keep track of here. Bond is dashing, of course, as you might expect. What more could you want, Bond fans? A classic Bond thriller from author Andy Diggle and artist Luca Casalanguida. I think it is more than solid.
The fifth Dynamite production of Ian Fleming’s James Bond series, which is their way of saying that they wanted to revive Fleming’s Bond, but they also want to update him somewhat for the present/future. So what does that mean for Andy Diggle, trying to call up the spirit of Fleming as he writes? Diggle creates a classic Bond tale, with grand scale international intrigue, fast cars, and fast (and highly skilled) women. Smersh, the Russian anti-spy operation with plans to destabilize the West to clear the way for Russian expansion, is back and Bond (of course, among other gadgets) now has a cell phone, but trust me, it can do a lot more damage than your cell phone. And it does, naturally.
As part of the multiple Smersh strategies, someone is assassinating allied agents, and 007 is the next target in the “kill chain.” Smersh is basically trying to divide and conquer NATO; in the process, MI6 is also pitted against its former ally, the CIA. So there’s a lot going on, a lot to keep track of here. Bond is dashing, of course, as you might expect. What more could you want, Bond fans? A classic Bond thriller from author Andy Diggle and artist Luca Casalanguida. I think it is more than solid.
March 6, 2018
I received this from Edelweiss and Dynamite Comics in exchange for an honest review.
This is a quick, and I mean really quick read, less than an hour overall, but it is jam-packed with all things Bond: the femme fatale, the hidden bad guys, the solid allies, and to top it off: SMERSH!
As a side note, I always thought SMERSH was a made-up foil for Bond, but just found out a few weeks ago that SMERSH was a real organization headed by Stalin himself. Who knew?
Bring on more Bond! These are great!
This is a quick, and I mean really quick read, less than an hour overall, but it is jam-packed with all things Bond: the femme fatale, the hidden bad guys, the solid allies, and to top it off: SMERSH!
As a side note, I always thought SMERSH was a made-up foil for Bond, but just found out a few weeks ago that SMERSH was a real organization headed by Stalin himself. Who knew?
Bring on more Bond! These are great!
March 12, 2018
*I received this book from Dynamite Entertainment and Netgalley for an honest review*
I have something of a kind of love/hate relationship going on with the Bond franchise. I got hooked on watching John Wayne films shown late at night or during the day by my grandfather. I got hooked on watching Bond films by way of marathons via my father. Though it was my mother who had collected the books as they were published – the original books – that I found in the basement and read (the Ian Fleming ones, I had to get the others myself). This was back when I was like ten (13? I forget now). Watched and loved the films. Read and mostly enjoyed the books. This was back when Timothy Dalton was Bond, at least on the big screen, my first Bond experience was with the original Connery, though – see: movie marathons), and my first Bond film in the theater was License to Kill.
I just loved watching Bond films. Reading the continuation novels. Then there was a six year gap (something like that) do to legal issues (what I was told at the time, I’ve never looked it up to see if accurate). And I kind of fell away from Bond while he was off the big screen. Oh, sure, I continued reading Benson Bond books, but . . . they lacked something. So I drifted away.
When I looked again, I was smacked in the face, so to speak, by certain aspects of Bond that were despicable (like how Connery’s Bond doesn’t like being told ‘no’ when it comes to sex; and, weirdly, just hates when the woman is all over him (see: Goldfinger for both – with lesbian Pussy Galore being forced by Bond, and apparently liking it so well that she turned on her boss; and … okay, I can’t find which woman I mean here for the other, was she not in Goldfinger? I recall a hotel room, the woman comes on to Bond, he pushes her away, because ?, film continued). So I had that to deal with. And I still watched the films, read the books, and stuff. But it was always there in the back of my mind – the male-thing (saw Lasenby’s film again the other day – weird dynamic there, Bond in that film didn’t force himself onto women, and actually seemed happier when the woman wanted him – the women at the institute he was undercover at; sure there was the ‘bribed to date gangster’s daughter’ part, but he didn’t force himself onto her).
All that just to note that I’ve mostly steered clear of the comic series. But hey, might as well try, eh?
James Bond in ‘Kill Chain’. As the book description notes: the spy world is in massive conflict, there’s a plot against NATO, MI6 and the CIA are in conflict, and the Russian SMERSH (seen a few times in the films, a lot more often in the books) is plotting against . . . well, the West. SMERSH being the Soviet Union spy service in WWII in real life, which was either disbanded or absorbed by the KGB after the war (I forget which), though found extended life in Fleming’s books and the Bond films. The book opens in Russia. Where some unknown man is talking to another unknown man – while that second man literally uses his fists on rocks (okay, not really, he slams two rocks together in his fists).
After unknown man 2 makes an arrow head, the scene shifts to two people fighting – a man and a woman. Presumably the man is James Bond, though, eh, I mostly say that because: 1) of the three men seen so far, he’s the closest to Bond’s looks; 2) he almost immediately gets sexual with the woman. You know, like Bond does. It’s his thing. Afterwards, and I’m only continuing this so I can mention – the woman takes a shower while wearing her clothing? I think? While she does that Bond robs the place. Because, hey, he’s a spy. All of this, by the way, the two men in Russia, and Bond & blonde woman in some undisclosed location – are the ‘precredits’ action. The after title credits action shifts ‘stuff’ to Rottendam. Which I mention because the book description notes that ‘operation in Rottendam goes catastrophically wrong’ so I guess I get to see that now. (Whereupon we learn that Bond and the blonde woman, later called ‘Rika’, were actually already in Rottendam).
Oh bloody hell – so action finally occurs and . .. Bond drives his car through a crowd? Seriously? After everything we’ve had happen lately with so many terrorists driving cars through crowds, the first actual action in this comic shows Bond driving a car through a crowd? Pfft. (counter: he’s trying to get away from a gunman in a boat; counter-counter – so? Just don’t show him driving the car through a crowd, but just along the road, racing away from the boat, while the boat fires at him, showing Bond drive through a crowd just seemed needless; wait, he was chasing the guy in the boat, not racing away . . crap, trying to figure out action in graphic comic form isn’t always easy, hehe).
Right, so, as said, conflict in the spy world – and that’s what the reader reads.
Oh, wait, what the heck is this book doing with SMERSH in it? If it’s set in modern times? At least that’s what I assume when Bond is given a cell phone. Gah – it’s not always easy to tell, some ‘continuation’ novels are set back in Fleming’s time period, some are set in ‘modern’ time periods (most recent ‘continuation’ book I read was set in Flemings time – 1969 – William Boyd’s Solo). Having SMERSH involved made me think this had to be set before the Soviet Union fell, but cell phone. You know what would have helped? Dates. What graphic novel forgets to include dates when giving location data? Pfft.
I’ll devote a second paragraph to this issue: not knowing the date is seriously annoying when trying to read a book. The world changes to bloody fast to be ‘generic 20th to 21st century Earth’. Mmphs. Though the evidence, including Leiter missing an arm, lost in that first Bond film I saw at a movie theatre, plus the cell phone, makes me think this really is 21st century ‘current present time’. Also Leiter mentions that the current administration hates things like NATO and the world. And England’s mentioned to be getting ‘out of Europe’. And Stuff. So, yes, modern times. Mention of SMERSH in book description, plus lack of dates really messed me up here.
Right so – one specific problem mentioned: the lack of dates and the mention of SMERSH without mention of the current date from beginning of book (you know, have ‘present day’ or ‘2018’ listed next to ‘Russia’ as every other graphic novel would do it), caused me issues. SMERSH being mentioned can be and was explained in the book. And I did eventually pick up that this was ‘present day’. The fact that I had to spend so much time thinking about it, though, is a major issue. Heh, I didn’t mean to have a third paragraph on dates. I meant this to be my: beyond that one specific problem, already mentioned, the book was interesting and good, paragraph.
Good strong story. The ‘forcing himself onto women’ didn’t come up, though he did avoid the advances of one woman who was quite clearly desirous of spending ‘quality time’ with Bond. Course it wasn’t the right time – but with Bond, when is it ever the right time?
Rating: 3.68
March 11 2018
I have something of a kind of love/hate relationship going on with the Bond franchise. I got hooked on watching John Wayne films shown late at night or during the day by my grandfather. I got hooked on watching Bond films by way of marathons via my father. Though it was my mother who had collected the books as they were published – the original books – that I found in the basement and read (the Ian Fleming ones, I had to get the others myself). This was back when I was like ten (13? I forget now). Watched and loved the films. Read and mostly enjoyed the books. This was back when Timothy Dalton was Bond, at least on the big screen, my first Bond experience was with the original Connery, though – see: movie marathons), and my first Bond film in the theater was License to Kill.
I just loved watching Bond films. Reading the continuation novels. Then there was a six year gap (something like that) do to legal issues (what I was told at the time, I’ve never looked it up to see if accurate). And I kind of fell away from Bond while he was off the big screen. Oh, sure, I continued reading Benson Bond books, but . . . they lacked something. So I drifted away.
When I looked again, I was smacked in the face, so to speak, by certain aspects of Bond that were despicable (like how Connery’s Bond doesn’t like being told ‘no’ when it comes to sex; and, weirdly, just hates when the woman is all over him (see: Goldfinger for both – with lesbian Pussy Galore being forced by Bond, and apparently liking it so well that she turned on her boss; and … okay, I can’t find which woman I mean here for the other, was she not in Goldfinger? I recall a hotel room, the woman comes on to Bond, he pushes her away, because ?, film continued). So I had that to deal with. And I still watched the films, read the books, and stuff. But it was always there in the back of my mind – the male-thing (saw Lasenby’s film again the other day – weird dynamic there, Bond in that film didn’t force himself onto women, and actually seemed happier when the woman wanted him – the women at the institute he was undercover at; sure there was the ‘bribed to date gangster’s daughter’ part, but he didn’t force himself onto her).
All that just to note that I’ve mostly steered clear of the comic series. But hey, might as well try, eh?
James Bond in ‘Kill Chain’. As the book description notes: the spy world is in massive conflict, there’s a plot against NATO, MI6 and the CIA are in conflict, and the Russian SMERSH (seen a few times in the films, a lot more often in the books) is plotting against . . . well, the West. SMERSH being the Soviet Union spy service in WWII in real life, which was either disbanded or absorbed by the KGB after the war (I forget which), though found extended life in Fleming’s books and the Bond films. The book opens in Russia. Where some unknown man is talking to another unknown man – while that second man literally uses his fists on rocks (okay, not really, he slams two rocks together in his fists).
After unknown man 2 makes an arrow head, the scene shifts to two people fighting – a man and a woman. Presumably the man is James Bond, though, eh, I mostly say that because: 1) of the three men seen so far, he’s the closest to Bond’s looks; 2) he almost immediately gets sexual with the woman. You know, like Bond does. It’s his thing. Afterwards, and I’m only continuing this so I can mention – the woman takes a shower while wearing her clothing? I think? While she does that Bond robs the place. Because, hey, he’s a spy. All of this, by the way, the two men in Russia, and Bond & blonde woman in some undisclosed location – are the ‘precredits’ action. The after title credits action shifts ‘stuff’ to Rottendam. Which I mention because the book description notes that ‘operation in Rottendam goes catastrophically wrong’ so I guess I get to see that now. (Whereupon we learn that Bond and the blonde woman, later called ‘Rika’, were actually already in Rottendam).
Oh bloody hell – so action finally occurs and . .. Bond drives his car through a crowd? Seriously? After everything we’ve had happen lately with so many terrorists driving cars through crowds, the first actual action in this comic shows Bond driving a car through a crowd? Pfft. (counter: he’s trying to get away from a gunman in a boat; counter-counter – so? Just don’t show him driving the car through a crowd, but just along the road, racing away from the boat, while the boat fires at him, showing Bond drive through a crowd just seemed needless; wait, he was chasing the guy in the boat, not racing away . . crap, trying to figure out action in graphic comic form isn’t always easy, hehe).
Right, so, as said, conflict in the spy world – and that’s what the reader reads.
Oh, wait, what the heck is this book doing with SMERSH in it? If it’s set in modern times? At least that’s what I assume when Bond is given a cell phone. Gah – it’s not always easy to tell, some ‘continuation’ novels are set back in Fleming’s time period, some are set in ‘modern’ time periods (most recent ‘continuation’ book I read was set in Flemings time – 1969 – William Boyd’s Solo). Having SMERSH involved made me think this had to be set before the Soviet Union fell, but cell phone. You know what would have helped? Dates. What graphic novel forgets to include dates when giving location data? Pfft.
I’ll devote a second paragraph to this issue: not knowing the date is seriously annoying when trying to read a book. The world changes to bloody fast to be ‘generic 20th to 21st century Earth’. Mmphs. Though the evidence, including Leiter missing an arm, lost in that first Bond film I saw at a movie theatre, plus the cell phone, makes me think this really is 21st century ‘current present time’. Also Leiter mentions that the current administration hates things like NATO and the world. And England’s mentioned to be getting ‘out of Europe’. And Stuff. So, yes, modern times. Mention of SMERSH in book description, plus lack of dates really messed me up here.
Right so – one specific problem mentioned: the lack of dates and the mention of SMERSH without mention of the current date from beginning of book (you know, have ‘present day’ or ‘2018’ listed next to ‘Russia’ as every other graphic novel would do it), caused me issues. SMERSH being mentioned can be and was explained in the book. And I did eventually pick up that this was ‘present day’. The fact that I had to spend so much time thinking about it, though, is a major issue. Heh, I didn’t mean to have a third paragraph on dates. I meant this to be my: beyond that one specific problem, already mentioned, the book was interesting and good, paragraph.
Good strong story. The ‘forcing himself onto women’ didn’t come up, though he did avoid the advances of one woman who was quite clearly desirous of spending ‘quality time’ with Bond. Course it wasn’t the right time – but with Bond, when is it ever the right time?
Rating: 3.68
March 11 2018
March 26, 2018
Quick paced, fast read filled with your typical James Bond stuff. Very enjoyable. Graphics were very good and the story line intense. I just wished the full 160 pages were the story and not art work, but still overall a good addition to any James Bond collection.
March 18, 2018
Like to thank Netgalley giving me an opportunity to read and review this awesome action thriller graphic novel.
For me this is not just a graphic novel, as a fan of Bond, the story unfolds like a movie. The art is fantastic and top notch.
Expecting many more of this kind of stuff from the author Andy Diggle and the artist Luca Casalanguida.
Some of the panels I like to share most of them are action and one a serene mountain looks photo realistic. click the link below.
http://www.chromaring.com/2018/03/jam...
For me this is not just a graphic novel, as a fan of Bond, the story unfolds like a movie. The art is fantastic and top notch.
Expecting many more of this kind of stuff from the author Andy Diggle and the artist Luca Casalanguida.
Some of the panels I like to share most of them are action and one a serene mountain looks photo realistic. click the link below.
http://www.chromaring.com/2018/03/jam...
November 21, 2020
'James Bond: Kill Chain' by Andy Diggle with art by Luca Casalanguida is a new James Bond graphic novel and it's a cracking good yarn.
A spy operation goes bad and James Bond is ordered to pick up the pieces. The clue on a dead hitman leads to a possible tie with white supremacists. What Bond finds is more insidious and leads to the surprise arrival of an enemy that Bond thought dead. Now he finds himself being set up for crimes and in the crosshairs of Felix Leiter.
I really liked this story. The pace is pretty breathtaking, as is the art. I've read a few of these and felt like they lacked, but this one is a surefire hit.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
A spy operation goes bad and James Bond is ordered to pick up the pieces. The clue on a dead hitman leads to a possible tie with white supremacists. What Bond finds is more insidious and leads to the surprise arrival of an enemy that Bond thought dead. Now he finds himself being set up for crimes and in the crosshairs of Felix Leiter.
I really liked this story. The pace is pretty breathtaking, as is the art. I've read a few of these and felt like they lacked, but this one is a surefire hit.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
April 4, 2018
It wasn't terrible, but I was hoping for more, I guess. This time, Diggle brings back the old-school spy theatrics as Bond battles a newly-resurgent SMERSH, which is attempting to bring down NATO and destabilize Europe and the West. It's such a big plot, but worked out in a series of rather small-scale scenes: car chases, gunfights, etc. It never really feels like there's a possibility it could all succeed. This time around, the artwork by Luca Casalanguida is a bit more rushed and blurry than it was in Diggle's Hammerhead. It's nice to have new Bond stories in these comics, but I'm still waiting for one that measures up with some of the big-screen adventures.
June 15, 2020
Artist Luca Casalanguida once again gives life to an otherwise limp script by Andy Diggle, who didn’t fare much better the previous round with HAMMERHEAD. At some point he must have confused “exotic thriller” with “dull political machinations.” I did appreciate the new take on the classic plot of two nations being tricked into war by a third party, with the twist being the CIA and MI6 as the manipulated entities, however KILL CHAIN has such a verbose setup that by the time the story finally gets rolling it’s already over.
March 30, 2018
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Thank you to Dynamite Entertainment and Net Galley for a free copy of this book in trade for an honest review.
I don’t really like the story but I give it 4 stars for the illustration. It started with James Bond having a relationship with a female agent who apparently since the beginning is a double agent. There comes a bit of drama where Bond knows that the agent is a double agent and she ended up dead. Here’s where the plot get a bit of a twist because things are not as what they seems.
The story has a lot of action and the movement is very fluid and swift. What I like is that there’s not too much wordings, but focused on the detail of the illustration. It makes the graphic novel quite enjoyable and makes it a quick read.
The illustration is quite dramatic with solid black lines combine with water color effects for the background. The expressions on the characters are also quite detail, especially the hatred, the pain or when a character gets shot.
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Thank you to Dynamite Entertainment and Net Galley for a free copy of this book in trade for an honest review.
I don’t really like the story but I give it 4 stars for the illustration. It started with James Bond having a relationship with a female agent who apparently since the beginning is a double agent. There comes a bit of drama where Bond knows that the agent is a double agent and she ended up dead. Here’s where the plot get a bit of a twist because things are not as what they seems.
The story has a lot of action and the movement is very fluid and swift. What I like is that there’s not too much wordings, but focused on the detail of the illustration. It makes the graphic novel quite enjoyable and makes it a quick read.
The illustration is quite dramatic with solid black lines combine with water color effects for the background. The expressions on the characters are also quite detail, especially the hatred, the pain or when a character gets shot.
Recommend for those who like James Bond story in graphic novel style with lots of action and fluid movement.
April 24, 2020
Andy Diggle's been writing Bond-adjacent stories for years (if you like Bond and haven't read the Losers yet, you should remedy that quickly), so getting to play in the actual world of Bond feels like a natural fit, and Diggle makes it work. It's a modern day story of brutality, betrayal, and an appreciated lack of breathless beauties to distract Bond from his mission. He crosses Europe trying to untangle the case, having some very near misses (the interrogation room at the end is very memorable), and leaving a trail of bodies as he relentlessly tries to root out the plot. My biggest issue with it is that it leans on coincidence a couple times too often - the perfect character just happens to be in the perfect place in manners that don't feel planned. The art works pretty well, but there's a layer of polish that seems to be missing; a few too many details left out. Nothing to really complain about, but not a style that really works for me.
Other than that, this feels like Bond in all the best ways, and shies away from some of the worst ways in a manner that feels appropriately modern. Recommended.
Other than that, this feels like Bond in all the best ways, and shies away from some of the worst ways in a manner that feels appropriately modern. Recommended.
June 10, 2018
Aside from the joyfully dumb scene where a gaggle of drones eviscerates a NATO official, this is the drabbest, most stone-face empty-head serious Bond comic from Dynamite and, thus, the worst. Perhaps it's just me but Bond attempting to be serious just seems ridiculous inherently. You've got spy tech, people surviving impossible situations, and then there's the geopolitical stuff with angry dudes shooting other angry dudes and it just seems so tiring. You're not Queen and Country, Bond, go blow expensive cars up, I'm not here for your sour antics.
December 20, 2022
Andy Diggle and Luca Casalanguida are so good at this.
This is literally exactly what I want, as a fan of both the cinematic and literary Bond. It has everything; a fast paced plot loaded with surprises and intrigue, the classically witty Bond banter, bombastic over the top action, bad babes, and a massive climax. There are also plenty of subtle nods to the Fleming novels that will make any connoisseur happy.
Must read.
This is literally exactly what I want, as a fan of both the cinematic and literary Bond. It has everything; a fast paced plot loaded with surprises and intrigue, the classically witty Bond banter, bombastic over the top action, bad babes, and a massive climax. There are also plenty of subtle nods to the Fleming novels that will make any connoisseur happy.
Must read.
February 20, 2022
After the last Felix Leiter outing I was keen to see what the next novel had to offer as soon as possible and Kill Chain did not disappoint.
I feel that this is the best novel in the series for me so far. It had good artwork, a good storyline and seemed to flow from start to finish.
The story was also believable in the current climate with underhand cyber attacks causing miscommunication and unrest between nations.
Really hope that Diggle continues to write more of the upcoming novels as really seems to get what a bond story should be.
I feel that this is the best novel in the series for me so far. It had good artwork, a good storyline and seemed to flow from start to finish.
The story was also believable in the current climate with underhand cyber attacks causing miscommunication and unrest between nations.
Really hope that Diggle continues to write more of the upcoming novels as really seems to get what a bond story should be.
September 21, 2022
Andy Diggle je napisao seriju od šest epizoda koja je u pogledu političke dimenzije intrige i njene poente bila u određenom smislu čak i vizionarska. Ideja sa SMERSH i Rusija stoje iza nekih dešavanja koju je pitchovao 2016. još pre Trumpovog dolaska na vlast i da to sve ima smisla i do danas kada 2022. Rusija vrši agresiju na Ukrajinu je uspela da ne zastari, sve uz činjenicu da se bavio aktuelnim i dinamičnim problemom.
Međutim ovaj strip iz Dynamite Comicsa koji su u 21. veku zaista dali jednu potpuno novu dimenziju Bond stripovima kroz angažovanje kako proverenog vizionara Warrena Ellisa tako i pouzdanih kadrova kao što je Diggle i mladih nada kao što je Aleš Kot, nažalost nije dovoljno zanimljiv u prikazu Bondovog karaktera. Prosto nedostaje mu šarma, smisla za humor. Quipovi su tu ali kao placeholderi na koji treba da dođu ona pravi, razrađeniji i sve u svemu, premisa je intelektualno jača nego sam strip u dramaturškoj egzekuciju dok je crtež veoma dobar, ideativan i stilizovan čak za uslove ove vrste mejnstrima.
Međutim ovaj strip iz Dynamite Comicsa koji su u 21. veku zaista dali jednu potpuno novu dimenziju Bond stripovima kroz angažovanje kako proverenog vizionara Warrena Ellisa tako i pouzdanih kadrova kao što je Diggle i mladih nada kao što je Aleš Kot, nažalost nije dovoljno zanimljiv u prikazu Bondovog karaktera. Prosto nedostaje mu šarma, smisla za humor. Quipovi su tu ali kao placeholderi na koji treba da dođu ona pravi, razrađeniji i sve u svemu, premisa je intelektualno jača nego sam strip u dramaturškoj egzekuciju dok je crtež veoma dobar, ideativan i stilizovan čak za uslove ove vrste mejnstrima.
April 28, 2018
The first book in this series that didn't impress me. I'm already starting to forget what it was about. Basically, it was too much political intrigue than just good ole spies and girls for me. Hope the next volume is back to some fun spy adventure.
March 8, 2018
Old School Bond
Ian Fleming's James Bond was suave and sophisticated, but he was also a cold-hearted assassin with a bit of a cruel streak and a remorseless and brutal focus on his duty. 50's Bond gave readers a glimpse of the good life, but mostly reassured them that hard men were still on the front lines, maybe in shadow, protecting God and Country. Well, that's the type of Bond you'll get here.
The plot has a ripped-from-the-headlines feel, with America becoming more isolationist and unpredictable, NATO at loose ends, and Britain not sure exactly where it fits in to the new world order and conflicted about its reliance on its ties to the U.S.. It looks like only the reemergence of SMERSH will get everyone back on the same track again. The actual plot might not withstand close scrutiny, but it struck me as a perfectly fine frame upon which to hang the action.
And there's plenty of action. James travels all over the world, avoiding capture and death, meting out rough justice, and trying to frustrate and block SMERSH's evil plans. Along the way we encounter all of the old favorite supporting players, (Moneypenny, Felix Leiter, and so on), although much updated and modernized. The cheesecake that came to be identified with "Bond Girls" is absent, as is the over-reliance on goofy gadgets. This is stripped down, darker, faster, twistier, and colder than Bonds of the recent past. As I say, old school.
So, I enjoyed this as a reminder of who and what the Ian Fleming Bond was, and I enjoyed it just as an action/adventure spy comic. The work was well conceived, the tale was well written, and the art completely supported and enhanced the storytelling. Bond looked right, moods, atmosphere, and scenes were set expertly, action sequences were energetic but clear, and the characters were reasonably expressive. A well rounded and entertaining find.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
Ian Fleming's James Bond was suave and sophisticated, but he was also a cold-hearted assassin with a bit of a cruel streak and a remorseless and brutal focus on his duty. 50's Bond gave readers a glimpse of the good life, but mostly reassured them that hard men were still on the front lines, maybe in shadow, protecting God and Country. Well, that's the type of Bond you'll get here.
The plot has a ripped-from-the-headlines feel, with America becoming more isolationist and unpredictable, NATO at loose ends, and Britain not sure exactly where it fits in to the new world order and conflicted about its reliance on its ties to the U.S.. It looks like only the reemergence of SMERSH will get everyone back on the same track again. The actual plot might not withstand close scrutiny, but it struck me as a perfectly fine frame upon which to hang the action.
And there's plenty of action. James travels all over the world, avoiding capture and death, meting out rough justice, and trying to frustrate and block SMERSH's evil plans. Along the way we encounter all of the old favorite supporting players, (Moneypenny, Felix Leiter, and so on), although much updated and modernized. The cheesecake that came to be identified with "Bond Girls" is absent, as is the over-reliance on goofy gadgets. This is stripped down, darker, faster, twistier, and colder than Bonds of the recent past. As I say, old school.
So, I enjoyed this as a reminder of who and what the Ian Fleming Bond was, and I enjoyed it just as an action/adventure spy comic. The work was well conceived, the tale was well written, and the art completely supported and enhanced the storytelling. Bond looked right, moods, atmosphere, and scenes were set expertly, action sequences were energetic but clear, and the characters were reasonably expressive. A well rounded and entertaining find.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
April 22, 2018
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James Bond: Kill Chain by Andy Diggle (art by Luca Casalanguida) is a graphic novel, the fifth (and last?) book in the James Bond Dynamite Comics Series. The creative team worked on James Bond: Hammerhead and I was happy to see them return.
Someone is assassinating allied agents, and James Bond is next on their list. The old alliances are collapsing which pits MI6 against the CIA.
I truly enjoyed James Bond: Hammerhead so I was very happy to see Andy Diggle and Luca Casalanguida return in James Bond: Kill Chain. The graphic novel is enjoyable and intense, moving with a good pace.
The plot of this book drew from the headlines, real world elements and geopolitics incorporated into an espionage-action narrative. I felt that Mr. Diggle told a very strong story, with moving pieces which work together as a fine machine. At first I was disappointed to see that SMERSH, an old Cold War relic, is coming back, but soon realized that the team breathed some fresh air into an old favorite and bringing them a new, more menacing, persona.
The artwork is excellent, this is the way I imagined James Bond to be when I was reading the Ian Fleming novels. Mr. Casalanguida moves the story along with style and grace, which complements the excellent storytelling very well. This Bond is the classic Fleming Bond in a new world.
I command the team for bringing in much of real world geopolitics into this story. A James Bond story is difficult to do and asks us many times to suspend reality (a super-secret spy working for a super-secret spy service with a super-secret permission to kill… but everyone knows him), and bringing in some of these elements makes this read a very engaging one.
James Bond: Kill Chain by Andy Diggle (art by Luca Casalanguida) is a graphic novel, the fifth (and last?) book in the James Bond Dynamite Comics Series. The creative team worked on James Bond: Hammerhead and I was happy to see them return.
Someone is assassinating allied agents, and James Bond is next on their list. The old alliances are collapsing which pits MI6 against the CIA.
I truly enjoyed James Bond: Hammerhead so I was very happy to see Andy Diggle and Luca Casalanguida return in James Bond: Kill Chain. The graphic novel is enjoyable and intense, moving with a good pace.
The plot of this book drew from the headlines, real world elements and geopolitics incorporated into an espionage-action narrative. I felt that Mr. Diggle told a very strong story, with moving pieces which work together as a fine machine. At first I was disappointed to see that SMERSH, an old Cold War relic, is coming back, but soon realized that the team breathed some fresh air into an old favorite and bringing them a new, more menacing, persona.
The artwork is excellent, this is the way I imagined James Bond to be when I was reading the Ian Fleming novels. Mr. Casalanguida moves the story along with style and grace, which complements the excellent storytelling very well. This Bond is the classic Fleming Bond in a new world.
I command the team for bringing in much of real world geopolitics into this story. A James Bond story is difficult to do and asks us many times to suspend reality (a super-secret spy working for a super-secret spy service with a super-secret permission to kill… but everyone knows him), and bringing in some of these elements makes this read a very engaging one.
December 31, 2019
When I was first introduced to James Bond with the early Sean Connery films I was captivated and immediately read all of Fleming's novels. It was through those stories that my appreciation and conception of James Bond arose. This book by Andy Diggle captures that essence incredibly well. In fact, this is the best of an outstanding series from Dynamite. Additionally, the artwork by Luca Casalanguida puts meat on the bones and is a dynamic representation of 007. Simply put, this version of Bond also looks like someone you would not want to meet in a dark alley.
In Kill Chain SMERSH shows up and is involved in a plot to pit NATO allies against each other enabling the baddies to extend their reach and consolidate a Russian foot hold in Europe. With MI6 and CIA no longer cooperating, it is up to Bond and Co. to seek out the ring leaders and bring a stop to their insidious scheme. This is an exiting foray into the world of secret agents and espionage. The violence comes across as real and painful. The story hangs together well and Bond uses his head and his fists more than gadgets from Q branch to save the day. Okay, there is a little gadgetry, but it is the man at the centre of this story, not the machine.
All in, this is a wonderful telling and a story that would have worked well on the big screen. There is globe hopping, powerful nemeses, smart supporting characters, an evil plan that makes sense, and all of the coolness that Makes James Bond. (Right down to a line where he is incredulous when questioned about his sense of style. Awesome). It was easy to rate this 5 stars and if I could figure out a way, it would have been 6. This combination of writer and illustrator needs to work together more.
In Kill Chain SMERSH shows up and is involved in a plot to pit NATO allies against each other enabling the baddies to extend their reach and consolidate a Russian foot hold in Europe. With MI6 and CIA no longer cooperating, it is up to Bond and Co. to seek out the ring leaders and bring a stop to their insidious scheme. This is an exiting foray into the world of secret agents and espionage. The violence comes across as real and painful. The story hangs together well and Bond uses his head and his fists more than gadgets from Q branch to save the day. Okay, there is a little gadgetry, but it is the man at the centre of this story, not the machine.
All in, this is a wonderful telling and a story that would have worked well on the big screen. There is globe hopping, powerful nemeses, smart supporting characters, an evil plan that makes sense, and all of the coolness that Makes James Bond. (Right down to a line where he is incredulous when questioned about his sense of style. Awesome). It was easy to rate this 5 stars and if I could figure out a way, it would have been 6. This combination of writer and illustrator needs to work together more.
May 27, 2019
Bond Torture Kill
This is the Bond of the books I used to secretly read when I was ten years old. First it has an excellent, plausible plot to destroy the NATO alliance. Second SMERSH is masterminding the plan. Which leads us to the third highlight, a perfect playpen for 007 to engage in some quality torture and killings all depicted to near orgasmic levels of violence amid fountains of blood. Old school. Bond is the BTK for our times. Bond Torture Kill.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the author does a good job of subliminally blaming President Trump for creating the conditions SMERSH needed to undertake this operation. The old line about collusion between Trump and Russia gets rehashed. I honestly believe Trump Derangement Syndrome is a real thing. Those afflicted are emotionally living in November 2016 and it's apparent how severe the affliction is when reading this excellent and very entertaining adult comic.
The body count alone earns Five Stars. I also award Five Stars for a compelling story and for the artwork that will have you humming the James Bond theme.
This is the Bond of the books I used to secretly read when I was ten years old. First it has an excellent, plausible plot to destroy the NATO alliance. Second SMERSH is masterminding the plan. Which leads us to the third highlight, a perfect playpen for 007 to engage in some quality torture and killings all depicted to near orgasmic levels of violence amid fountains of blood. Old school. Bond is the BTK for our times. Bond Torture Kill.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the author does a good job of subliminally blaming President Trump for creating the conditions SMERSH needed to undertake this operation. The old line about collusion between Trump and Russia gets rehashed. I honestly believe Trump Derangement Syndrome is a real thing. Those afflicted are emotionally living in November 2016 and it's apparent how severe the affliction is when reading this excellent and very entertaining adult comic.
The body count alone earns Five Stars. I also award Five Stars for a compelling story and for the artwork that will have you humming the James Bond theme.
May 14, 2018
Good story that also marks the return of the Cold-War era main enemy of James Bond, notorious SMERSH.
Good spy story, lots of action and memorable characters.
Only thing is over zealousness of the authors when it comes to portraying James Bond's enemies, in this case arch-nemesis SMERSH. Why is it necessary to link nefarious secret service from Russia with Nazi paraphernalia? And not just in what you might call false flag action by SMERSH in this comic book. I mean, truly.... why? SMERSH was not liked by the Nazi's at all to say the least (SMERSH caused a lot of grief to Nazi intelligence in WW2) and if SMERSH is to be back as main antagonist then don't try adding something to it that does not make sense at all. Or I might be wrong and follow up volumes will give more details on what is actually going on.... We'll see.
Besides this good story and highly recommended to all James Bond fans.
Good spy story, lots of action and memorable characters.
Only thing is over zealousness of the authors when it comes to portraying James Bond's enemies, in this case arch-nemesis SMERSH. Why is it necessary to link nefarious secret service from Russia with Nazi paraphernalia? And not just in what you might call false flag action by SMERSH in this comic book. I mean, truly.... why? SMERSH was not liked by the Nazi's at all to say the least (SMERSH caused a lot of grief to Nazi intelligence in WW2) and if SMERSH is to be back as main antagonist then don't try adding something to it that does not make sense at all. Or I might be wrong and follow up volumes will give more details on what is actually going on.... We'll see.
Besides this good story and highly recommended to all James Bond fans.
October 20, 2021
Andy Diggle debütierte in der James Bond-Reihe mit „Hammerhead“ und war da schon das Beste was der Bond-Lizenz von Dynamite Entertainment passierte, nach dem die Bände von Warren Ellis und Benjamin Percy eher meh waren.
All die kleinen Dinge, die an der „Hammerhead“-Story noch verbesserungswürdig waren, hat Diggle mit „Kill Chain“ endgültig perfekt auf die Spitze getrieben.
Luca Casalanguidas Zeichnungen sind zwar nicht der Star dieses Bandes, aber sie unterstützen die Dynamik und Wucht von Diggles Story.
Der Star der Geschichte ist die Intrige, die Diggle im Band, Schicht für Schicht aufbaut. Ein fehlgeschlagener Bond-Einsatz ist der Auslöser für eine Reihe von Intrigen, die die unterschiedlichen Geheimdienste und schließlich die NATO-Länder untereinander ausspielen. Die Intrige ist dabei so dicht an der Weltpolitik, dass sie glaubwürdig ist und an Wucht gewinnt. Es ist diese Wucht, die den bisherigen Bond-Bänden so abging. Diggle hat bei mir einen Wirkungstreffer gelandet.
All die kleinen Dinge, die an der „Hammerhead“-Story noch verbesserungswürdig waren, hat Diggle mit „Kill Chain“ endgültig perfekt auf die Spitze getrieben.
Luca Casalanguidas Zeichnungen sind zwar nicht der Star dieses Bandes, aber sie unterstützen die Dynamik und Wucht von Diggles Story.
Der Star der Geschichte ist die Intrige, die Diggle im Band, Schicht für Schicht aufbaut. Ein fehlgeschlagener Bond-Einsatz ist der Auslöser für eine Reihe von Intrigen, die die unterschiedlichen Geheimdienste und schließlich die NATO-Länder untereinander ausspielen. Die Intrige ist dabei so dicht an der Weltpolitik, dass sie glaubwürdig ist und an Wucht gewinnt. Es ist diese Wucht, die den bisherigen Bond-Bänden so abging. Diggle hat bei mir einen Wirkungstreffer gelandet.
February 10, 2019
Not my favorite of the Bond comics, at all.
I've been a Bond fan ever since I was a young child. I read all the books, seen all the movies, and have read most of the comics. In general, I've really liked the job Dynamite has done with the Bond comics ESPECIALLY the ones written by Warren Ellis. That being said, the Diggle Bond comics are just okay in comparison.
That isn't to say they're bad, they're not. They are well written installments that fit the tried and true Bond formula pretty well, but I guess that's the problem for me now. It is just another installment of the tried and true Bond formula.
Again, it's not bad, but but it isn't anything to write home about. It won't be a waste of your time to read it, but at the end of the day, it's probably not going to be your favorite, and will fade into a giant general jumble of Bond being Bond.
I've been a Bond fan ever since I was a young child. I read all the books, seen all the movies, and have read most of the comics. In general, I've really liked the job Dynamite has done with the Bond comics ESPECIALLY the ones written by Warren Ellis. That being said, the Diggle Bond comics are just okay in comparison.
That isn't to say they're bad, they're not. They are well written installments that fit the tried and true Bond formula pretty well, but I guess that's the problem for me now. It is just another installment of the tried and true Bond formula.
Again, it's not bad, but but it isn't anything to write home about. It won't be a waste of your time to read it, but at the end of the day, it's probably not going to be your favorite, and will fade into a giant general jumble of Bond being Bond.
April 26, 2018
Ticks all the boxes in an extremely timely, stylish, and fast-paced way - the Bond 25 team would do well to take notes on how this extremely cinematic and tightly-plotted adventure hops around the world, giving you James Bond realness without muddying up the place with unnecessary motivations and side plots (ahem *SPECTRE* ahem). The dialogue is snappy and the art work is, for the most part, intriguing and well executed; there are a few pages in which the action is hard to follow, particularly a set piece with two planes in flight, but that percentage is very small. These Dynamite Comics are doing it right. A strong recommend.
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 21, 2018
Another immensely satisfying entry in the new James Bond series. Andy Diggle and Luca Casalanguida do stellar work together - they're easily the best author/artist pairing in this series' various entries. Kill Chain features less of the globe-trotting, crazy villain action we saw in Hammerhead. Instead, the narrative is firmly focused on the world of espionage and counter-espionage. That kind of thing can often get bogged down in confusing double- and triple-crosses, but the plot in Kill Chain is remarkably clear and fast-paced. The reemergence of SMERSH promises future clashes that I can only hope Andy and Luca provide.
March 20, 2018
James Bond: Kill Chain HC
Andy Diggle
James Bond may have gotten into more trouble than he could handle. When is that not true. But this case is more because of his promiscuous ways and his orders conflict when his love interest is playing both sides. Thinking that she is selling secrets to the Americans, and finding that there is a plot to make the CIA and Mi6 at odds is not a new story. Neither is his promiscuous behavior that just might make a villian he can not just push over, shoot at, or just any other way attempt to kill.
Andy Diggle
James Bond may have gotten into more trouble than he could handle. When is that not true. But this case is more because of his promiscuous ways and his orders conflict when his love interest is playing both sides. Thinking that she is selling secrets to the Americans, and finding that there is a plot to make the CIA and Mi6 at odds is not a new story. Neither is his promiscuous behavior that just might make a villian he can not just push over, shoot at, or just any other way attempt to kill.
March 24, 2018
Another strong James Bond comic - and perhaps the best so far. This almost makes you forget he's hardly getting the girl, instead it drags him through the international mire of badness caused by the return of Smersh. It's suitably grand of scope, without feeling like a selection of postcards from abroad; it feels a lot more jagged and less of the more routine A-to-B I felt a flaw with Mr Diggle's previous, Hammerhead; and it's suitably contemporary - and rather too plausible as a result. Four and a half stars.
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