James Bond: Himeros #1

OverallRodney Barnes makes a strong debut with a story that looks like it could unfold in a similar style to your average Daniel Craig style James Bond story. Having Bond investigates the murder of a sex trafficker and arms dealer works. But the addition of Sarah Richmond who also has combat training, but happens to know where all the skeletons are makes for some intriguing possabilities. Has to be said though. Fuso's drawing of the assassin Kino kind of resembles a younger Stephen King. Similar hairstyle and jawline. Read Full Review

I have been a fan of Dynamite's James Bond books for a while now. It's good to see that in the need to make the most of the current Bond love generated by the movie, that Dynamite haven't scrimped on the quality. Read Full Review

JAMES BOND: HIMEROS #1 is a strong start for 007 with a setup ripped from todays headlines. The writing is excellent, the art is solid, and despite the real-world parallels, this is a high-stakes spy adventure that should appeal to any Bond fan. Read Full Review

James Bond: Himeros #1 rides the nostalgia wave from the recent conclusion of Daniel Craig's turn as 007. Fortunately, Rodney Barnes has a very good grasp on James Bond and makes him spark in the little bit of screen time he has. Antonio Fuso's art is perfect for this book. Dynamite definitely has a book to be excited about with James Bond: Himeros. Read Full Review

'James Bond: Himeros' #1 offers up a new exciting mission for Bond by first-timer Barnes. It's a thrilling race against new foes in a story torn from the headlines. It's off to a great start making it worth adding it to your pull-list especially if you're a James Bond fan. Read Full Review

James Bond: Himeros #1 lays out the entire mission setup and background on all the major players in a straightforward albeit slightly boring way, and while things do pick up considerably once Bond is in the picture, the art style at times gets in the way and keeps the issue from achieving its full potential. Read Full Review

Bond doesn't see much action in James Bond: Himeros #1 until he tracks down the capable Sarah Richmond at the end of the issue, arriving with roguish style. What we get here is mostly set-up, little more than an opening chapter to a larger story. Sarah is more capable than many Bond Girls, but with a super-assassin on the loose she'll no doubt need 007's help to stay alive. Read Full Review

There's a lot to like here in execution and style as the series gets underway with a new mission for Bond. The mission itself isn't all that striking and the villain hasn't really had a chance to reveal himself and how bad he is just yet, but the pieces are in place to begin the reveals and really dig into it. Barnes handles things just right here to get all the pieces on the table while Fuso's artwork gives us the overall things we're looking for while sticking to his style and approach for it that delivers a really good-looking book. I'm eager to see how well Barnes can distinguish himself here against the slate of writers that Bond has had so far in comic form. Read Full Review