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  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    I haven't read #10 but reading the spoilers I have to agree. Seems way over the top and out of character. Disappointing.

    Well I don't want current fans or potential fans of the comics to abandon ship yet. There is a lot to look forward to.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited October 2016 Posts: 28,694
    @ClarkDevlin, appreciate the mention. I'll definitely be catching all these at some point, likely in TPB form.

    The writer from Arrow they have picked seems inspired, and most importantly, he knows Fleming inside and out and will treat the job as a passionate investment of his talent. I thought at first maybe he'd landed the job of adapting one of the Fleming books following the Casino Royale one coming, but it seems like he's doing something fresh and more in tune with the tropes of the Bond films instead. Should be interesting.

    And it's nice to see that something Bond related got announced yesterday for James Bond Day. It wasn't movie news, but that's not the only Bond related stuff that matters to fans, so it's great to see something big teased that's coming our way. With the upcoming releases of the Fleming inspired comics, Leiter spin-off, ongoing Ellis story, a second Horowitz Bond novel and now this news, it's a great time to be a fan of Bond in print form.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    edited October 2016 Posts: 4,116
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote: »
    @ClarkDevlin, appreciate the mention. I'll definitely be catching all these at some point, likely in TPB form.

    The writer from Arrow they have picked seems inspired, and most importantly, he knows Fleming inside and out and will treat the job as a passionate investment of his talent. I thought at first maybe he'd landed the job of adapting one of the Fleming books following the Casino Royale one coming, but it seems like he's doing something fresh and more in tune with the tropes of the Bond films instead. Should be interesting.

    And it's nice to see that something Bond related got announced yesterday for James Bond Day. It wasn't movie news, but that's not the only Bond related stuff that matters to fans, so it's great to see something big teased that's coming our way. With the upcoming releases of the Fleming inspired comics, Leiter spin-off, ongoing Ellis story, a second Horowitz Bond novel and now this news, it's a great time to be a fan of Bond in print form.

    Agreed ...even if Eidolon is faltering a bit the upcoming projects are looking even more promising.

    Ellis must have some serious anger issues :/.

    So far I have just ignored or toned down Ellis's violence when reading his Bond. Now with #10 seems likes that's harder to do.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote: »
    @ClarkDevlin, appreciate the mention. I'll definitely be catching all these at some point, likely in TPB form.

    The writer from Arrow they have picked seems inspired, and most importantly, he knows Fleming inside and out and will treat the job as a passionate investment of his talent. I thought at first maybe he'd landed the job of adapting one of the Fleming books following the Casino Royale one coming, but it seems like he's doing something fresh and more in tune with the tropes of the Bond films instead. Should be interesting.

    And it's nice to see that something Bond related got announced yesterday for James Bond Day. It wasn't movie news, but that's not the only Bond related stuff that matters to fans, so it's great to see something big teased that's coming our way. With the upcoming releases of the Fleming inspired comics, Leiter spin-off, ongoing Ellis story, a second Horowitz Bond novel and now this news, it's a great time to be a fan of Bond in print form.
    You're welcome, mate. And yes indeed. I always wanted the comics to have their input with an inspiration from the films. Ellis' portrayal of Bond seemed to be a deconstruction of what built the cornerstones of the series' icons. From what I've seen, though, Andy Diggle's Bond is more in the vein of the character that we know in general.

    mcdonbb wrote: »
    Agreed ...even if Eidolon is faltering a bit the upcoming projects are looking even more promising.

    Ellis must have some serious anger issues :/.

    So far I have just ignored or toned down Ellis's violence when reading his Bond. Now with #10 seems likes that's harder to do.
    I share the exact sentiment, @mcdonbb. I love Warren Ellis' works, especially Planetary. Don't get me wrong. But, yes, he seems to crave in for violence, blood and gore, which makes me question his sanity, sometimes. Anger issues is an understatement.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    edited October 2016 Posts: 4,116
    Of the two reviews for #10 I've read so far, both have been very positive and judged an improvement over #9.

    I'm still anxious to read #10 and I'll just deal with the violence.

    Getting more anxious for Diggle and next continuation announced yesterday. Both I expect a tad more cinematic.

    I do appreciate and am enjoying Ellis's contribution to Bond. I am extremely grateful for his arcs and the success and promise of more.

  • BeatlesSansEarmuffsBeatlesSansEarmuffs
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    I've been ignoring the level of violence in Ellis' scripts -- but the torture scene is over the line for me. Bond's enemies may employ torture, but Bond does not. James Bond will seduce your girlfriend & get the info he needs that way. He'll beat you at cards & somehow use THAT to get you to open up & give up the info he wants...but he does not torture people. I'm not going to use this scene to fuel speculation on Ellis' mental/emotional state....but I will say I'm happy to see the end of his tenure on Bond. He doesn't get the character on a fundamental level as far as I'm concerned. Next?
  • GettlerGettler
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    The torture stood out, yes, but I feel like it needed more to make it believable. I almost thought it wasn't Bond and Tanner given the situation
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    edited October 2016 Posts: 15,423
    Glad we're all on the same page.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Glad we're all on the same page.

    I haven't read #10 yet but I agree.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    It's kind of entertaining though that Tanner favours a knife/blade to be hidden under his sleeve as we noticed in Issue #9. Ellis made it kind of his personal sidearm.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    By the way, it appears in Felix Leiter, our CIA man Felix is contracted by Tiger Tanaka to take up an investigation of a terrorist act in Japan.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    By the way, it appears in Felix Leiter, our CIA man Felix is contracted by Tiger Tanaka to take up an investigation of a terrorist act in Japan.

    Very nice ....ok ok getting more excited.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    edited October 2016 Posts: 15,423
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    By the way, it appears in Felix Leiter, our CIA man Felix is contracted by Tiger Tanaka to take up an investigation of a terrorist act in Japan.

    Very nice ....ok ok getting more excited.
    Damn, we need some previews. I better contact my friend on Twitter.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    Yes @ClarkDevlin ...please do. That would be great!! Thanks my friend
  • Agent7FAgent7F
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Dynamite Entertainment, who picked up the license to publish comic books based on Ian Fleming's James Bond 007, has just revealed the very first ever spin-off of the franchise in which our Flemingesque hero isn't the lead of the venture, but his best friend at the CIA is, who apparently by now, is an independent investigator (possibly a jab at his career at Pinkerton).

    It's slated for January 2017 release.

    Full details here:
    https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/comics-dynamite-announces-felix-leiter-spin-off?id=04158

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    I read that Twitter.It will good. So we know where Felix Leither when he not working with James Bond. I get the comics.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Chaps. I've received word from a friend of mine that Matthew Southworth is no longer on board for Casino Royale due to creative differences. So, let's scrap the Casino Royale graphic novel installment from next month's solicitations.
  • 00Agent00Agent Any man who drinks Dom Perignon '52 can't be all bad.
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Chaps. I've received word from a friend of mine that Matthew Southworth is no longer on board for Casino Royale due to creative differences. So, let's scrap the Casino Royale graphic novel installment from next month's solicitations.

    that is suprising news, but i wasn't expecting a release in 2016 anyway.
    any word on who the replacement might be, if there is one already?
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    00Agent wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Chaps. I've received word from a friend of mine that Matthew Southworth is no longer on board for Casino Royale due to creative differences. So, let's scrap the Casino Royale graphic novel installment from next month's solicitations.

    that is suprising news, but i wasn't expecting a release in 2016 anyway.
    any word on who the replacement might be, if there is one already?
    No idea. But, I gather they'll be going up for someone experienced in the field whose work is more in the vein of classic artery.

    If I were them, I'd hire the author of this artwork.

    casino%2Broyale%2Bfolio%2Bsociety%2Bedition%2B2015%2Bdetail%2Bartwork.jpg

    But, I'd also make sure if they draw a tuxedo, Bond's shirt collars shouldn't be winged. Bond doesn't wear winged collar shirts with tuxedos. Not with normal dinner jackets, anyway.
  • 00Agent00Agent Any man who drinks Dom Perignon '52 can't be all bad.
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    00Agent wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Chaps. I've received word from a friend of mine that Matthew Southworth is no longer on board for Casino Royale due to creative differences. So, let's scrap the Casino Royale graphic novel installment from next month's solicitations.

    that is suprising news, but i wasn't expecting a release in 2016 anyway.
    any word on who the replacement might be, if there is one already?
    No idea. But, I gather they'll be going up for someone experienced in the field whose work is more in the vein of classic artery.

    If I were them, I'd hire the author of this artwork.

    casino%2Broyale%2Bfolio%2Bsociety%2Bedition%2B2015%2Bdetail%2Bartwork.jpg

    But, I'd also make sure if they draw a tuxedo, Bond's shirt collars shouldn't be winged. Bond doesn't wear winged collar shirts with tuxedos. Not with normal dinner jackets, anyway.

    Yeah Fay Dalton would be incredible, i can't wait to get my FRWL Folio edition next week...

    Obviously CR should look very classy, but also a bit retro...
    I can't think of many contemporary artists who would fit the bill

  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Fay Dalton all the way, @00Agent. :D

    And yeah, I've been waiting for that one wholeheartedly, as well.

    Imagine what can they do with Dr. No and Moonraker.
  • 00Agent00Agent Any man who drinks Dom Perignon '52 can't be all bad.
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Fay Dalton all the way, @00Agent. :D

    And yeah, I've been waiting for that one wholeheartedly, as well.

    Imagine what can they do with Dr. No and Moonraker.

    Definitly, a full Fleming collection by Folio would be a dream, but i have my doubts we'll ever get there (and i don't really want to wait 14 years)

    If i had to bet i would say OHMSS is next, but who knows
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Agreed. I was thinking the same. OHMSS is next.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    I was looking forward to CR ...oh well I know it's coming and probably even better when it does.

    The Bond slate is already pretty full and exciting anyway so I'm not all that disappointed.



  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Neither am I. And besides... I really don't think we might be getting it next year, either. I'm guessing they might push it back to 2018 to coincide with Fleming's 110th Anniversary.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Neither am I. And besides... I really don't think we might be getting it next year, either. I'm guessing they might push it back to 2018 to coincide with Fleming's 110th Anniversary.

    You might be right.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    I wouldn't miss it for now, if I'm honest. It can wait and come out when it's ready. It took six years to complete work on The Quasimodo Gambit, remember?
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    That's true.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    It's a shame the artist abandoned ship. I'm sure he storyboarded a load of panels, if not the whole book, by this point. That must be unbelievably frustrating for all involved if it's true. I wonder what sparked the differences?
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    I was skeptical about the book when further comments haven't been made, Brady. Comments past the announcement. No previews. Nothing. A friend of mine asked the artist on Twitter and it was revealed he parted ways with the title due to creative differences, and I'm assuming they fired him, perhaps? My friend also said that the artist will release some of the art he did sometime later when he's ready to put them for previews.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    edited October 2016 Posts: 4,116
    Hammerhead #1 seems to be getting good reviews overall. I've only read one less favorable review so far but I didn't really agree with the reviewer's reasons for not liking the comic. Of course I haven't read it yet.

    Still haven't read #10 either which also is getting favorable reviews UNLESS the torture scene off put the reviewer then it was less favorable.
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