Media release — Andy Diggle — the British writer who redefined eco-friendly Arrow at DC Comics, thrilled visitors with an impressive Daredevil run at Marvel, as well as scripted the critically acclaimed James Bond: Hammerhead, has reteamed with Hammerhead artist Luca Casalanguida to bring fans the next chapter in the James Bond series, entitled kill Chain. the latest tale of worldwide intrigue as well as espionage will introduce in July, as well as function six problems that will run with the end of 2017.
When a counterespionage operation in Rotterdam goes catastrophically wrong, James Bond discovers himself in the crosshairs of a plot to smash NATO. somebody is assassinating allied agents, as well as 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!
Writer Andy Diggle says, “I’m thrilled to be assigning James Bond his next mission. His exploits have been an motivation from my earliest years, as well as Dynamite entertainment as well as Ian Fleming publications Ltd. have proved to be the perfect innovative partners.”
Regarding the context of the new series, Diggle says, “The decision to update the stoic Bond of Ian Fleming’s original novels from the moral certainties of the 1950s to our shifting, complex, present-day world was influenced – as well as inspiring. We online in treacherous times, as well as James Bond is the hero we requirement to navigate them. I have many more stories to tell, as well as I’m having the time of my life telling them. working with Luca Casalanguida on James Bond: Hammerhead was one of the most creatively satisfying as well as enjoyable partnerships of my career, as well as his art for kill Chain raises the bar even higher. Greg Smallwood’s stunning covers completely catch the blend of suave as well as brutality that has made Bond one of the century’s most enduring icons. Ably backed up by Chris Blythe on colors as well as Simon Bowland on lettering, we have the perfect tight-knit team to continue bringing you the exploits of the world’s biggest trick agent.”
Artist Luca Casalanguida says, “Andy is amazing to work with. While partnering on 007, we were able to establish a excellent working connection that I believe comes across in the work. Andy is doing an excellent task transporting the world of Bond in to comics. I believe Bond fans will discover a great deal of what they like here.”
“Andy Diggle is one of the best,” Dynamite entertainment executive Editor Joseph Rybandt added. “Andy Diggle on Bond is a few of the very best composing he’s ever done, as well as amongst the very best Bond adventures in any type of medium.”
In 2014, Dynamite entertainment made headlines across the comics market as well as beyond with the news that the new jersey publisher had secured the permit from Ian Fleming publications Ltd to create the very first James Bond comics in 20 years. The very first series, written by Transmetropolitan writer Warren Ellis, introduced the complying with year to extensive important acclaim, as well as was a breakout success in the comics specialty market. subsequent James Bond story lines include Diggle as well as Casalanguida’s Hammerhead, James Robinson as well as Aaron Campbell’s Felix Leiter, Benjamin Percy as well as Rapha Lobosco’s Black Box, as well as Kieron Gillen as well as Antonio Fuso’s Service.
The debut problem of James Bond: kill Chain features a wide choice of cover variants, providing fans as well as retailers with the flexibility of choice! The cover artwork features the talents of Greg Smallwood (Archie, Moon Knight), interior artist Luca Casalanguida’s, as well as Juan Doe (Guardians of the Galaxy) respectively. restricted variant editions in “Black & White” as well as “Virgin Art” styles are likewise offered as retailer incentives for comic shops that support the introduce problem by achieving stocking thresholds.
James Bond: kill Chain #1 will be solicited in diamond Comic Distributors’ may 2017 Previews catalog, the premier source of product for the comic book specialty market, as well as slated for release in July. Comic book fans are motivated to reserve copies with their regional comic book retailers. James Bond: kill Chain will likewise be offered for private client purchase with digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, as well as Dark equine Digital.
About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was established in 2004 as well as is house to a number of very popular comic book titles as well as properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A game of Thrones, as well as more. Dynamite has as well as controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics as well as Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Buttonull