One of the world’s most famous scribes has been given a licence to kill write the world’s most famous spy at one of the world’s most legendary publishers…
Ian Fleming Publications Ltd is partnering with IDW Publishing on a mission to create all-new comic book adventures featuring James Bond, the iconic MI6 spy – also known as 007 – who made his unforgettable debut in the 1953 Ian Fleming novel Casino Royale. Since then, many brilliant creatives have contributed to the legacy of James Bond across different mediums. Now, the innovative, influential, and award-winning writer Grant Morrison is ready to show the world their radical vision for Bond in comics.
Grant Morrison said: “I’ve been a James Bond fan for as long as I can remember and this opportunity to put my own stamp on a British character as iconic as King Arthur, Robin Hood or Sherlock Holmes, was too good to miss.
Our opening 6-part adventure, Sunbreaker, attempts to create a definitive Bond story featuring everything fans love about the character and his world, while adding a whole lot more. Expect to see James Bond in a few unfamiliar situations, facing unfamiliar foes, in a world very like our own as reflected in a deadly funhouse mirror – a world of intrigue, violence, double cross and deception. A world through which James Bond glides like a killer shark among minnows. Charismatic, ruthless, unstoppable.
With new cars, new gadgets, and a terrifying new ultimate villain ripped straight from the headlines, get ready to be shaken and stirred, as James Bond faces the greatest challenge of his life in Sunbreaker!”
Amanda Douglas, Managing Director at Ian Fleming Publications Ltd, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with IDW on this new chapter for James Bond comics. From our earliest conversations, it was clear they shared our ambition for Bond and our respect for Ian Fleming’s creation. Grant Morrison is an extraordinary storyteller, and we can’t wait to see where they and IDW take 007 next.”
Simon Ward, Publishing Director at Ian Fleming Publications Ltd said: “James Bond is a character with an incredible legacy across books, films, video games and comics. At Ian Fleming Publications we are always looking for the best medium for each Bond story and there are some adventures that can only be told through comics. The team at IDW wowed us with their vision for the future of 007 original comics and as someone who has been reading Grant Morrison for many years, I think we’re in for something new and very special.”
Davidi Jonas, CEO at IDW said: “Pairing a renowned franchise like James Bond with the visionary writer Grant Morrison is a perfect example of IDW doing what it does best with licensed properties. Our goal isn’t to simply provide supplemental and optional stories. We strive to take radical swings which celebrate and stay true to the very qualities that make the franchise special while also reinventing it for the modern comic book landscape. It’s a real privilege to work with Grant, Ian Fleming Publications, and the IDW team to add to Bond’s exceptional legacy.”
More details about Grant Morrison’s James Bond comic and more comics featuring Bond with IDW will be declassified in the near future.
