While the publisher hasn't officially announced it yet, there is now
an Amazon listing for Dynamite's second Ian Fleming graphic novel adaptation,
Live and Let Die. According to
the listing it's due out September 24, but that's probably best taken with a grain of salt considering
their Casino Royale adaptation was delayed multiple times. While Denis Calero handled art chores on that book, Kewber Baal takes over for the second title. Baal is an old hand in the Dynamite stable, having contributed to volumes of their ongoing
Army of Darkness,
KISS,
Jennifer Blood, and
Green Hornet comics, among others. Van Jensen again pens the adaptation. The very cool cover art (which may not be final) nods to the famous poster for the Roger Moore movie, while remaining true to the content of the novel. It's unclear whether it's by Fay Dalton, who created the cover for
Casino Royale along with the art for those beautiful
Folio Society Fleming editions. It's not in quite the same style we're used to from her, but it is gorgeous! The 168-page hardcover will retail for $24.99 and can be
pre-ordered now. Here's Dynamite's description:
In this second adaptation of the Fleming novels, Bond is sent to New York City to investigate "Mr. Big", an agent of SMERSH and a criminal voodoo leader. With no time for superstition―and with the help of his colleague in the CIA, Felix Leiter, Bond tracks "Mr. Big" through the jazz joints of Harlem, to the everglades and on to the Caribbean, knowing that this criminal heavy hitter is a real threat. No-one, not even the mysterious Solitaire, can be sure how their battle of wills is going to end…
Thanks to Jack for the heads-up!
I was under the impression that Ian Fleming authored LIVE AND LET DIE. :)
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Editor & Publisher
007 MAGAZINE
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