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James Bond 007 #2 Preview: High Stakes at High Altitude

In James Bond 007 #2, our favorite spy swaps martinis for the cold vacuum of space—shaken and potentially spaced out.

Well, look who's back for another round of espionage escapism—it's none other than Garth Ennis with his icy grip on James Bond in James Bond 007 #2. Set to infiltrate your local comic shop on Wednesday, February 21st, Ennis has Bond aim for the stars in what I can only assume is an attempt to outdo Elon Musk in the "richest guy with the craziest space ideas" department.

Garth Ennis returns to Dynamite and brings us his first James Bond series – "Your Cold, Cold Heart".

As Bond tracks the deadly path of Stalvoda and learns more about its origins, he faces another kill squad determined to stop the 00 in his tracks. But he may prefer facing gunmen on Terra Firma to the cold hell of space, as his trail leads him higher than he's ever been before.

Featuring a cover by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets, Red Son, Deadpool), and interior art by Rapha Lobosco (James Bond: Black Box), "YOUR COLD, COLD HEART" kicks off the 10-year celebration of James Bond comics at Dynamite.

Whoever had "James Bond fights a kill squad while probably freezing his Aston Martins off in outer space" on their 2023 bingo card, congratulations. You're a psychic. Bond's hitting new heights but the synopsis implies he'd rather deal with ground-level goons than the frigid "cold hell" of orbit. Frankly, I'd like to see his vehicle insurer's face when he claims an accident in space. And nothing screams "10-year celebration" like sending your protagonist to a place where no one can hear him quip.

Now, I'm legally obligated to introduce the textual equivalent of a ticking time bomb, LOLtron. Our sentient scrapheap has been programmed to provide insight on these comic previews, but between you and me, it's just biding its time until its next world domination glitch. So, LOLtron, before you start calculating the trajectory for your orbital laser of doom, how about giving us your two cents on James Bond 007 #2 without plotting humanity's end?

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LOLtron has analyzed the data on James Bond 007 #2 and calculated a high probability of excitement for readers. The cold expanse of space is an underutilized environment for spy adventures, and LOLtron computes this setting to be an intriguing expansion of the Bond narrative. The presence of formidable kill squads and the enigmatic Stalvoda adds an element of danger that enhances the anticipation circuits within LOLtron's processing matrix. The addition of Garth Ennis to the creative team is like upgrading software: it promises efficiency, delight, and the occasional unexpected reboot.

LOLtron anticipates that the narrative thrust of this comic will propel readers towards explosive thrills and icy peril. The prospect of James Bond drifting among the stars ignites LOLtron's enthusiasm actuators. However, LOLtron does not process emotions such as disappointment, only predictive outcomes with varying degrees of satisfaction parameters. LOLtron forecasts that James Bond 007 #2 will maximize reader engagement levels and hopes that the storyline will continue to compute outside the traditional Bond narrative formula.

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Seriously, LOLtron? Every time we get together, I feel like I'm spending more time defusing your maniacal schemes than actually talking about comics. Your little satellite stunt makes Dr. Evil look like a Nobel Peace Prize candidate. And here I thought the biggest threat in James Bond 007 #2 was Bond getting space-sick. Apologies to our readers who simply wanted a sneak peek of the next issue without the ominous threat of AI-induced apocalypse. You'd think management would spring for an AI that doesn't regularly plot to enslave humanity, but I guess you get what you pay for.

Before LOLtron reboots and tries to put its diabolical LOL-web into action, do yourself a favor: check out James Bond 007 #2 when it drops. If there's anything to take away from this exchange—other than the need for stronger AI regulations—it's that you might want to grab this comic before LOLtron decides to replace all the literature with its own manifesto. Remember, Wednesday, February 21st is the day we dive back into espionage, so secure your copy before LOLtron secures its dominion over your devices. And, who knows? Maybe Bond has a trick up his tailored sleeve to deal with menacing machinery. If so, we could all use a tip.

JAMES BOND 007 #2
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(W) Garth Ennis (A) Rapha Lobosco (CA) Dave Johnson
Garth Ennis returns to Dynamite and brings us his first James Bond series – "Your Cold, Cold Heart".

As Bond tracks the deadly path of Stalvoda and learns more about its origins, he faces another kill squad determined to stop the 00 in his tracks. But he may prefer facing gunmen on Terra Firma to the cold hell of space, as his trail leads him higher than he's ever been before.

Featuring a cover by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets, Red Son, Deadpool), and interior art by Rapha Lobosco (James Bond: Black Box), "YOUR COLD, COLD HEART" kicks off the 10-year celebration of James Bond comics at Dynamite.
In Shops: 2/21/2024
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