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But, I believe a connection with the Horowitz-written prequel and the rest of the Fleming novels will definitely be made, since Dynamite's deal with Ian Fleming Publications is rather strict. I don't think they'll allow backgrounds being bent and changed in a timeline that represents the events prior to Fleming's novels in their original time frame, as opposed to, let's say, Miles Messervy in the modern setting being of African descent as well as being a former military officer rather than a naval commander.
Same same. I never liked th 'young....' etc. series, none of them. It takes credibility away from the original stories.
I understand that there are young Sherlock Holmes mystery books too, which don't bug me as much as the Young Bonds, as I would expect for Sherlock to sort of test out his investigative senses before we meet him as an adult. But if he's written into wild, dangerous adventures, I think that stretches credibility too much anyway as it does with Fleming Bond. All of the danger and biggest threats to our heroes should be in the books they're most famous for.
I've just never been a continuation guy period, though. I love both Bond and Holmes too much to read things not written by Fleming or Doyle. I just don't see the point, really, and don't see myself carving out the time to read continuation novels of any characters I like in the future.
I had mostly the same sentiment, (and still have when it comes to 'young......'), but I did try some of the continuation novels. Some are fairly good (Colonel sun) some are appaling (Devil may care). All in all it hasn't really worked, but as with the films, I'm still interested in the 'new direction'. Except for the feeling that the films, for they have their own universe, can continue, whereas Fleming's has ended. For me comics are a new medium, like film. So it might work. But we'll see.
Like you said, films and comics can be their own thing and they don't upset me as much, as there is a visual element to them and Bond can be different in either example, beyond even both mediums having their distinct "rules" or styles. But when you're talking about a book all you have is text, and that was Fleming's battleground. I'm instantly sort of hesitant to read something by a writer who is attempting to write for Fleming's Bond in the 50s/60s period, while only Fleming can do that with any credibility. Whereas the films and comics can take inspiration for Fleming, but are doing more on their own and not exactly riding the coattails of Fleming to the degree a novelist would be. And any books for instantly have to be compared to the originals, which wouldn't bode well for them. I've tried to read some of the recent continuation books, but it's not been a successful endeavor.
Nope, feel the same. You might want to try Kingsley Amis' Colonel Sun, imo the only one who made a decent effort, but still you'll be annoyed by the fact that it isn't Fleming.
I gave up on predicting. Honestly i am pretty tired of checking all the time and be dissapointed again.
Just give me my Kill Chain Hardcover for now and i'll be fine. Also i believe Folio will reveal their next Bond Book tomorrow.
Yes and we are nowhere closer to knowing when the actuall release will be :))
Checked it just now and it's changed yet again (surprise, surprise) to April 4th!
They had 2 years to finish LALD, i hope he is joking. Not gonna wait 2 years for this one.
And by the way, if they'd release the damn book already, i would buy it.
Thanks Clark. That tweet pissed me off quite a bit.
Van Jensen confirmed back in 2015/2016 that he will start working on LALD right after CR (idk how long he needs for a script but by now he could be done with more than half of the books)
And Calero could have started working on the art right after CR as well, beginning of December. Or they could have hired a different artist, which they will inevitably do at some point.
Hear hear!
I can understand them wanting sales for the book to be high but it's a bit rich preaching for the fans to buy the book when they keep messing us around with the release date. I've come dangerously close to losing interest given the schedule changes.
Don't think that's entirely fair. Van Jensen may be doing some starting work on L&LD but I'm sure Dynamite are waiting to see how CR sells before the higher ups go about signing the team on for another adaptation. The costs of production must meet profit and a return on investment, and if that doesn't happen the books won't continue. And I don't blame Dynamite, as these comics are reportedly underwhelming in the sales department anyway and they have to be sure they're not burning money. It's hard enough to profit in such an industry, even with good sales.
https://cbr.com/james-bond-the-body-3/
Hum, I wonder what it is they censored. A Svastika, maybe ?
Well, at least we'll finaly get CR next month, together with the Kill Chain Hardcover.
I hope Dynamite will finally announce War Years this week with their June solicitations.
I'll take anything new at this point
Cover A: Luca Casalanguida | Writer: Aleš Kot | Art: Luca Casalanguida
A pub. A meeting between old friends. But is it just what it seems? All threads of The Body converge, and Bond has to face the consequence of his actions.
Out in June.
Beautiful Cover by Casalanguida as always.