Title: Comic Book Reviews: James Bond Volume 2 - Eidolon
Author: Darth Zady Bun
Recovered Author: Darth Zady Bun
Published Date: 2017-03-01
Original URL: https://geeknode.co.za/2017/03/comic-book-reviews-james-bond-volume-2-eidolon
Wayback URL: https://web.archive.org/web/20170704175641id_/http://www.geeknode.co.za/2017/03/comic-book-reviews-james-bond-volume-2-eidolon/
Recovery Confidence: high
Categories: Comic Book Review
Tags: Cosmic Comics, Darthzadybun, Dynamite Entertainment, Eidolon, featured, james bond, review, Zaid Hassen Motala

- Title James Bond Volume 2: Eidolon
- Writer/s Warren Ellis
- Artist/s Jason Masters
- Publisher Dynamite Entertainment

- Darth Zady Bun

- 4 months ago

- 0 0

You may have noticed the pop-up channel currently screening all the Bond Movies on DSTV. That motivated me to take a look at Volume 2 of the series by Warren Ellis and Jason Masters.

Before I go on, I need to complain a little. Personally I felt that the last two Bond movies were a bit of a let down. Bond stories are supposed to be jam packed with adventure, intrigue and action. I felt that the last two were over burdened with woeful drama. Sitting through Spectre was about as entertaining as getting hit in the ‘nads with a knotted rope.

Against this background, you can understand why I was a little apprehensive about reading this collection. Well Ellis and Masters are my new go –to Bond guys.

This collection is off the chain!!!

Okay, so Bond is deployed to the USA to extract an agent that has been compromised. Following a slew of attacks, Bond uncovers that MI6 has become compromised by the unlikeliest of foes. He eventually learns that the shadows of old enemies still lurk like spectres (hah! Pun) in the shadows.

Warren Ellis is in his element and this type of brilliance is his de-facto standard so there’s nothing I can say about his work that hasn’t already been said before.

I just want to go on the record here and send a shout out to Jason Masters. It’s unlikely that he will ever see this but that man is a legend. His penciling is impeccable obviously.

Though what makes this book really sparkle in my eye is the work of colourist Guy Major whose palette selections serve to create a tonal shift as we move through the story.

Let me break that down a little. I noticed that while the base palette used throughout is brighter than you might expect (for a suspense action thriller story peppered with mystery and intrigue), he varies his selections depending on the setting in the story. The colour shifts also serve to differentiate between the times of day in each panel which gives us a sense of progression in the story.

Related Article SA Top 10 Report - 9 - 11 June '17

For example, Major conveys a sense of stealth in the more clandestine scenes by using a more muted palette. In most comics there is a stark difference in the shifts between scenes. Here, the shifts are more subtle and seamless.

While I knew that the art was beautiful from the beginning, this factor only occurred to me on my second read through.

It sounds like a small silly detail to identify, but it is one that is missed in most comics. When properly executed, it just rounds everything up nicely.

I am purposefully shying away from talking about the other “in your face” examples of awesomeness simply because this is one of those series that needs to be experienced.

This version of James Bond has all the dry wit, suave debonair charm and skill you would expect from the character. The tale is jam-packed with suspense and intrigue with the high paced action you would expect of a Bond movie- in my favourite medium too!

So take it from me, go buy it. Hell contact any of our friends and associated comic stores and place a call order for this series. You will not regret it.

Where to from here?

Want to pick up a copy of this or some other title?

Chat to Shane or Karryn at Cosmic Comics who can be reached at:

coolstuff@absamail.co.za or www.cosmiccomics.co.za

You may have noticed the pop-up channel currently screening all the Bond Movies on DSTV. That motivated me to take a look at Volume 2 of the series by Warren Ellis and Jason Masters. Before I go on, I need to complain a little. Personally I felt that the last two Bond movies were a bit of a let down. Bond stories are supposed to be jam packed with adventure, intrigue and action. I felt that the last two were over burdened with woeful drama. Sitting through Spectre was about as entertaining as getting hit in the ‘nads with a knotted rope. Against this background, you can understand why I was a little apprehensive about reading this collection. Well Ellis and Masters are my new go –to Bond guys. This collection is off the chain!!! Okay, so Bond is deployed to the USA to extract an agent that has been compromised. Following a slew of attacks, Bond uncovers that MI6 has become compromised by the unlikeliest of foes. He eventually learns that the shadows of old enemies still lurk like spectres (hah! Pun) in the shadows. Warren Ellis is in his element and this type of brilliance is his de-facto standard so there’s nothing I can say about his work that hasn’t already been said before. I just want to go on the record here and send a shout out to Jason Masters. It’s unlikely that he will ever see this but that man is a legend. His penciling is impeccable obviously. Though what makes this book really sparkle in my eye is the work of colourist Guy Major whose palette selections serve to create a tonal shift as we move through the story. Let me break that down a little. I noticed that while the base palette used throughout is brighter than you might expect (for a suspense action thriller story peppered with mystery and intrigue), he varies his selections depending on the setting in the story. The colour shifts also serve to differentiate between the times of day in each panel which gives us a sense of progression in the story. For example, Major conveys a sense of stealth in the more clandestine scenes by using a more muted palette. In most comics there is a stark difference in the shifts between scenes. Here, the shifts are more subtle and seamless. While I knew that the art was beautiful from the beginning, this factor only occurred to me on my second read through. It sounds like a small silly detail to identify, but it is one that is missed in most comics. When properly executed, it just rounds everything up nicely. I am purposefully shying away from talking about the other “in your face” examples of awesomeness simply because this is one of those series that needs to be experienced. This version of James Bond has all the dry wit, suave debonair charm and skill you would expect from the character. The tale is jam-packed with suspense and intrigue with…

Comic Book Reviews: James Bond Volume 2 – Eidolon

Comic Book Reviews: James Bond Volume 2 – Eidolon

2017-03-01

Darth Zady Bun

Franchise Shaken Not Stirred

Total - 10

100
10

Finally - Bond with all the dry wit, suave debonair charm and skill you would expect. All the high paced action suspense and intrigue you would expect of a Bond movie in comic book form.

Related Article DiRT 4: How Codemasters code their groove back

User Rating: Be the first one !

10

The following two tabs change content below. - Bio
- Latest Posts

Darth Zady Bun

Geeky Goods Editor

Zaid is a story teller, traveller, artist, entertainer and comic culture geek of note.

Powered by chocolate, and guided by an ever growing bucket (and collectibles) list, he finances his addiction to geek merchandise, comic books, action figures and all the cold cast porcelain and PVC pieces of heaven he can buy by giving (mostly) legal advice. He is also rumoured to have once eaten an entire pack of Marie Biscuits with a single mug of Five Roses Tea.

Witnesses deny the incident.

Latest posts by Darth Zady Bun ( see all )

-
Geeky Goods Review: DC Collectibles Alex Ross Joker & Harley Quinn Statue - June 26, 2017

-
Geeky Goods Review: Star Wars Rogue One K-2SO ARTFX+ Statue - June 19, 2017

-
Geeky Goods Review: Kotobukiya ArtFX+ Ultimate Spider-Man & Spider Gwen Statues - June 12, 2017

-
Geeky Goods Review: Kotobukiya Harley Quinn ArtFX+ Statue - June 6, 2017

-
Geeky Goods Review: Icon Heroes DC Trinity - May 29, 2017

Article Tags:
Cosmic Comics · Darthzadybun · Dynamite Entertainment · Eidolon · featured · james bond · review · Zaid Hassen Motala

Article Categories:
Comic Book Review
