Comic review: James Bond - Eidolon

Writer - Warren Ellis. Artist - Jason Masters

Eidolon collects the second  James Bond story written by Warren Ellis. It sees Bond facing against his old foes the nefarious organisation SPECTRE. What starts out as a routine mission to escort a MI6 agent out of Los Angles after her cover is blown turns out to be the unmasking of the infiltration of intelligence organisation by SPECTRE. Ellis provides a muscular tale as Bond roots out SPECTRE from it's position of power. Eidolon features scenes of visceral action as Bond fights the bad guys, Jason Masters art brings across the exit wounds of people being shot and the force of punches being landed. Although Ellis brings a new flavour to the Bond mythos he also uses some familiar elements such as the MI6 staff (M. Miss Moneypenny, Q and Bill Tanner) and a Female character with a somewhat absurd name in the shape Cadence Birdwhistle the MI6 agent whose discovery of shady transactions kicks off the action and of course she enjoys a romantic encounter with Bond. Eidolon features perhaps the most unique way Bond vanquishes an enemy in any medium, if I was to say any more would spoil your enjoyment if you have not read it. If you in the mood for an unique take on Bond you can not go wrong with Eidolon.