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"This omnibus is a great buy for anyone who loves Bond, and it may be a great gateway drug to get new readers into comic books. The art is spectacular, and the adaptation is as faithful to the original work as possible for a comic strip published in an all ages newspaper in the 1960s. 4.5 out of 5 Stars." --Major Spoilers
"A solid compilation, skillfully selected and adapted by Henry Gammidge and Jim Lawrence. For all its authenticity and grit and style, it's easy to see that the real success of this compilation is that of any good Bond adventure - it leaves you wanting more." --Comic Attack
"An enjoyably alternative take on some of the spy's most famous adventures... the quality of the artwork and frenzied pace never let up and it becomes an addictive dash from one story to the net." --Hey U Guys
"This is a lovingly put-together work, surrounding the reproduced strips with attractive, pop art-style artwork and printed on high-quality paper with an attractive glossy paperback cover. Well worthy of a place on the shelves of any Bond fan." --Filmwerk
"A fun read." --Weekly Comic Book Review
"If you are a Bond enthusiast, or someone sick of the floating cars and watch bazookas then this book is a must read for you. Well written thrillers with great pace and wonderful characterisation." --Weekly Crisis
"Titan Books appear to have the monopoly on amazing film and TV books these days...I'm enormously happy with The James Bond Omnibus Volume 2." --The Incredible Suit
"Should keep Bond fans and vintage comic strip aficionados well occupied for weeks as they re-live the comic strip Bond's coming of age in some of his most striking adventures yet an attractively bound collector s item." --Horrorview
"The James Bond Omnibus 002 is a really fine collection. If you're a fan of 007, or know someone who is, they ll undoubtedly eat it up as a new way to visit this character and his world." --CHUD.com
"Lovers of James Bond, good action-adventure strips, and exquisite comic strip illustrations should all getting this book as well as the earlier volume." --Comics Bulletin
"Should keep Bond fans and vintage comic strip aficionados well occupied for weeks as they re-live the comic strip Bond's coming of age in some of his most striking adventures yet an attractively bound collector s item." --Horrorview
"The James Bond Omnibus 002 is a really fine collection. If you're a fan of 007, or know someone who is, they ll undoubtedly eat it up as a new way to visit this character and his world." --CHUD.com
"A solid compilation, skillfully selected and adapted by Henry Gammidge and Jim Lawrence. For all its authenticity and grit and style, it's easy to see that the real success of this compilation is that of any good Bond adventure - it leaves you wanting more." --Comic Attack
"An enjoyably alternative take on some of the spy's most famous adventures... the quality of the artwork and frenzied pace never let up and it becomes an addictive dash from one story to the net." --Hey U Guys
"This is a lovingly put-together work, surrounding the reproduced strips with attractive, pop art-style artwork and printed on high-quality paper with an attractive glossy paperback cover. Well worthy of a place on the shelves of any Bond fan." --Filmwerk
"A fun read." --Weekly Comic Book Review
"If you are a Bond enthusiast, or someone sick of the floating cars and watch bazookas then this book is a must read for you. Well written thrillers with great pace and wonderful characterisation." --Weekly Crisis
"Titan Books appear to have the monopoly on amazing film and TV books these days...I'm enormously happy with The James Bond Omnibus Volume 2." --The Incredible Suit
"Should keep Bond fans and vintage comic strip aficionados well occupied for weeks as they re-live the comic strip Bond's coming of age in some of his most striking adventures yet an attractively bound collector s item." --Horrorview
"The James Bond Omnibus 002 is a really fine collection. If you're a fan of 007, or know someone who is, they ll undoubtedly eat it up as a new way to visit this character and his world." --CHUD.com
"Lovers of James Bond, good action-adventure strips, and exquisite comic strip illustrations should all getting this book as well as the earlier volume." --Comics Bulletin
"Should keep Bond fans and vintage comic strip aficionados well occupied for weeks as they re-live the comic strip Bond's coming of age in some of his most striking adventures yet an attractively bound collector s item." --Horrorview
"The James Bond Omnibus 002 is a really fine collection. If you're a fan of 007, or know someone who is, they ll undoubtedly eat it up as a new way to visit this character and his world." --CHUD.com
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The daring James Bond is back in this definitive bumper edition collecting Ian Fleming's earliest literary adventures in comic strip form! Seven of Bond's most thrilling and dangerous missions appear in a single volume: "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", "You Only Live Twice", "The Man With the Golden Gun", "The Living Daylights", "Octopussy", "The Hildebrand Rarity" and "The Spy Who Loved Me".
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Welcome to volume 2 of the James Bond Omnibus. This second volume contains all the Daily Express 007 comic strips from "On her Majesty's Secret Service, to The Spy who loved Me". Great reproduction of the artwork and the book actually feels good to read.
It's a fascinating glimpse of an alternative Bond universe from the films, as these cartoon strips were the first visual interpretations of the books prior to the movies being made.
It's amazing to see how influential these iconic comic strips were on the early films. With their lean striped down story telling, and stylish imaginary they offer a blueprint for what became the longest running film franchise in the world.
If I had to be critical I would have to say that a forward and a bit of information/background on the original artists/writers would have helped put the whole thing into context. I'm sure Jonathan Ross would have jumped at the chance to write something, as both a massive comic and Bond fan.
However all in all this is a great package. If you are a Bond fan as opposed to just a fan of Bond movies then this is a must buy item.
It's a fascinating glimpse of an alternative Bond universe from the films, as these cartoon strips were the first visual interpretations of the books prior to the movies being made.
It's amazing to see how influential these iconic comic strips were on the early films. With their lean striped down story telling, and stylish imaginary they offer a blueprint for what became the longest running film franchise in the world.
If I had to be critical I would have to say that a forward and a bit of information/background on the original artists/writers would have helped put the whole thing into context. I'm sure Jonathan Ross would have jumped at the chance to write something, as both a massive comic and Bond fan.
However all in all this is a great package. If you are a Bond fan as opposed to just a fan of Bond movies then this is a must buy item.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is good to own and read the original storyboards of James Bond, 007. I enjoyed the books and now can enjoy the strips and see if my idea of the villan matches the illistrator.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Serialized, not stirred
14 May 2011
Format:Paperback
I'd been unfamiliar with James Bond's appearances in comic strip format, but this excellent and affordable series of books is certainly fixing that. THE JAMES BOND OMNIBUS - VOLUME 002 reprints black and white comic strip adaptations of the Ian Fleming novels and stories On Her Majesty's Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with The Golden Gun, The Living Daylights, Octopussy, The Hildebrand Rarity, and The Spy Who Loved Me. As with Volume 001, this is a softcover collection, but the cover has been reinforced so it can stand up to more wear and tear than a standard trade paperback. The paper stock is thick and bright, and the art has been reproduced very well.
These strips were originally serialized in The Daily Express in the mid to late `60s, with story adaptations provided by Henry Gammidge and Jim Lawrence. Even though some details are changed, I feel that their adaptations are just as tense as Fleming's original works, seeing as how these three-panel strips slowly peel away the layers of the story. I enjoy reading serialized comic strips in a standard-size trade format, and having up to 12 panels per page is a real plus, as it highlights the writer's ability to break a lengthy story into short installments. Eyestrain might be an issue for some, but if you turn up the lights, you should be okay.
The two artists for this volume have styles that couldn`t be more different. John McLusky provides the art for the first two entries. His style is very clean and sharp, like something you'd see in advertising art of the time. People, vehicles, weapons, buildings, and even furniture are all rendered with beautiful, exacting detail; however, his Bond embodies Fleming's description of a "blunt instrument" - he`s one tough-looking son of a gun. There are rumors that Sean Connery's casting as Bond was inspired by McLusky's depiction of the character, and I can see it. The remainder is handled by Yaroslav Horak, and this book is really his showcase. While I'd never heard of him before this, I am now a big fan. His work is fine-lined, somewhat exaggerated, and bursting with action - it would fit superheroes just as well as secret agents. While McLusky's style is rooted in the straight-edged `50s and `60s, Horak's captures the more loose style of the late '60s and early '70s.
The only negative I see with this book is that it highlights how illogical some of Fleming's plots could be, but hey... Bond is Bond. From what I've learned, there are plenty of strips available for additional volumes, so I won't be getting bored anytime soon.
These strips were originally serialized in The Daily Express in the mid to late `60s, with story adaptations provided by Henry Gammidge and Jim Lawrence. Even though some details are changed, I feel that their adaptations are just as tense as Fleming's original works, seeing as how these three-panel strips slowly peel away the layers of the story. I enjoy reading serialized comic strips in a standard-size trade format, and having up to 12 panels per page is a real plus, as it highlights the writer's ability to break a lengthy story into short installments. Eyestrain might be an issue for some, but if you turn up the lights, you should be okay.
The two artists for this volume have styles that couldn`t be more different. John McLusky provides the art for the first two entries. His style is very clean and sharp, like something you'd see in advertising art of the time. People, vehicles, weapons, buildings, and even furniture are all rendered with beautiful, exacting detail; however, his Bond embodies Fleming's description of a "blunt instrument" - he`s one tough-looking son of a gun. There are rumors that Sean Connery's casting as Bond was inspired by McLusky's depiction of the character, and I can see it. The remainder is handled by Yaroslav Horak, and this book is really his showcase. While I'd never heard of him before this, I am now a big fan. His work is fine-lined, somewhat exaggerated, and bursting with action - it would fit superheroes just as well as secret agents. While McLusky's style is rooted in the straight-edged `50s and `60s, Horak's captures the more loose style of the late '60s and early '70s.
The only negative I see with this book is that it highlights how illogical some of Fleming's plots could be, but hey... Bond is Bond. From what I've learned, there are plenty of strips available for additional volumes, so I won't be getting bored anytime soon.
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