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DynamiteEntertainment has announced that the latestJames Bondcomic will be written by superstar author Gail Simone, who is operating at the top of her game right now, as she begins athrilling run on Marvel’sUncanny X-Men. According to Simone and Dynamite CEO Nick Barrucci, this is a collaboration a long time in the making, and readers can expect the result to be an instant classic 007 story.
Most of the details on Gail Simone’sJames Bondremain under wraps, available only to those at Dynamite with the highest security clearances. The publisher did reveal that the story is titled “Iridescent,” – though beyond that, readers are entirely in the realm of speculation about potential artists, plot points, or anything aside from the excitement of one of the comic industry’s top creative talents taking on the legendary spy series.
Gail Simone herself seems incredibly excitedabout the project,going so far as to rank herBondcomic among her “favorite stories [she’s] ever written.”
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“Iridescent” – More Details Coming Soon
Readers should expect Gail Simone’sJames Bondto evoke the most classic aspects of the character.
Gail Simone is known for her iconicwork on DC’sBirds of Prey, along with runs onWonder Woman,Batgirl, and more, as well as a short but memorable early 2000s run onDeadpool, and a cult-favoriteDominoseries – to give just a brief overview of her decades-long resume as a comic book writer. Now, with readers clamoring for the debut of herUncanny X-Menrun,Dynamite Entertainment has announcedthat she will simultaneously take the reigns of itsJames Bondcomic imprint, for at least one high-caliber story.
Gail Simone previously wrote several acclaimedRed Sonjacomic series for Dynamite Entertainment; alongsideBirds of Prey,they are considered to be among her best work.
Much like herX-Menbook, readers can expect Gail Simone to embrace a classic paradigm for 007. As she noted in Dynamite’s announcement, Simone is a huge fan of the franchise:
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Ian Fleming’s James Bond. I like the version that’s involved in the meanest part of the secret wars of espionage, the kind of warrior who does his work in the dark. I want the Bond who has dalliances with beautiful women and then goes home to an empty apartment. I want adventure and risk around every corner, with the next betrayal always looming over his head.
In other words, readers should expect Gail Simone’sJames Bondto evoke the most classic aspects of the character. Further, according to the author, fans can expect some of her best work, as she explained:
‘Iridescent’ is one of my favorite stories I’ve ever written, about a character I have loved since I first sawThe Man With the Golden Gunyears ago. It’s high action, big stakes, and a very, very human Bond. I’m grateful to Dynamite and Ian Fleming Publications for asking me to do this dream project!"
It is clear thatGail Simone is putting her heart and soul – and her own fandom – into this upcomingJames Bondstory, all but ensuring that it is going to hit the mark whenever it is released.
Gail Simone’s JAMES BOND Will Be An Archetypal 007 Adventure
The Author Promises “High Action, Big Stakes” – And More
Gail Simone’sJames Bondcomes as part of her continued ascension to the very top of the comic book industry – if she was not there, already.
Given that further details about “Iridescent” are still forthcoming, it is worth parsing Gail Simone’s words a bit more closely. WhileBondfans might expect “high action” and “big stakes” as a default, the author’s mention of a “very, very human Bond” suggests a vulnerable 007 – perhaps physically, but also possibly emotionally and psychologically.While promising todeliver aJames Bondstorythat strikes a familiar chord with readers, Simone can also be counted on to push the character to his limit in dramatically potent, and likely unexpected, ways.
As Dynamite CEO Nick Barrucci noted, Gail Simone’sJames Bondcomes as part of her continued ascension to the very top of the comic book industry – if she was not there, already. That makes this partnership exciting on a behind-the-scenes level, as much as it is sure to manifest on the page as anincredible new entry inBondlore. Barrucci stated:
Gail and I, as well as Dynamite as a whole, go back a long way, and she’s one of the most talented, enthusiastic, and kindest creators in this industry. She’s been a heavy hitter on everything she’s touched, and she’s really making another huge impact right now, and we’re excited for James Bond to be a crucial part of that. She’s long been on our short list of creators we wanted to see with the character, and it’s satisfying to see it coming together now. Fans are really going to love her approach!
With that in mind, Gail Simone’sJames BondfromDynamiteEntertainment has instantly jumped to the top of comic readers' most-wanted lists, becoming one of the most highly anticipated upcoming series of the year.
James Bond
The James Bond franchise follows the adventures of British secret agent 007 as he combats global threats. With a license to kill, Bond faces off against various villains and criminal organizations, employing high-tech gadgets, espionage, and charm. The series spans multiple films, featuring exotic locations, thrilling action sequences, and memorable characters. Bond’s mission to protect the world and uphold justice remains central, making the franchise an enduring icon in the spy genre.
