James Bond 007: Hammerhead
James Bond 007: Hammerhead | |
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James Bond 007: Hammerhead #1 (2016) Cover Art by Ron Salas | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Dynamite Entertainment |
Genre |
Spy Action/Adventure |
Publication date | 12 October 2016 - Present |
Number of issues | 6 |
Main character(s) | James Bond |
Creative team | |
Writer(s) | Andy Diggle |
Artist(s) | Luca Casalanguida |
Letterer(s) | Simon Bowland |
Colorist(s) | Chris Blythe |
Editor(s) | Joseph Rybandt |
James Bond 007: Hammerhead is a spy thriller comic book miniseries featuring Ian Fleming's secret agent, James Bond in the central role of the plot, written by Andy Diggle and illustrated by Luca Casalanguida. It is a standalone story arc that spun off from the ongoing James Bond series published by Dynamite Entertainment and licensed by Ian Fleming Publications, making its debut in October 2016.
Plot
James Bond's latest mission sends him to assassinate the Kraken, a radical anti-capitalist who has plans for Britain's newly-upgraded nuclear arsenal. According to the official description of the series, 007 will be faced with dilemmas of loyalty to the British crown and must figure out if he is being used to protect England or create a terrifying superpower.
Publication History
On 19 July 2016, Dynamite announced a new miniseries by writer Andy Diggle and artist Luca Casalanguida titled Hammerhead would be released in October. The first issue will have three variant covers.[1] On 26 September 2016, artist Robert Hack revealed his own retro-based variant cover for the first issue exclusive for CBLDF's Retailer Membership.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Andy Diggle to Pen James Bond miniseries 'HAMMERHEAD'". Comic Book Resources. July 19, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ↑ "The Exclusive Comics For CBLDF's Retailer Membership Drive". Bleeding Cool. September 26, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.