Grant Morrison to Take on James Bond 007 in New Comic Series

James Bond is headed back to comics while fans wait to learn who’ll take over as 007 on screen. IDW Publishing’s first Bond project will put writer Grant Morrison in charge, with the publisher promising a “radical swing” for a character whose appeal has lasted for generations. According to The Hollywood Reporter, IDW Publishing and Ian Fleming Publications have secured the rights to create a new Bond comic series. The deal is separate from Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming Bond film. No actor has been announced to replace Daniel Craig, whose run ended in 2021. Morrison, known for work on All-Star Superman, Animal Man and Doom Patrol, said the chance to write Bond was too good to pass up. “This opportunity to put my own stamp on a British character as iconic as King Arthur, Robin Hood or Sherlock Holmes was too good to miss,” said Morrison. The first act is called Sunbreaker, but the series’ official title remains under wraps. An artist hasn’t been announced, and there’s no release date yet. Morrison promises fancy cars and gadgets, with a central villain driving the story. The writer’s past creations include Cassandra Nova, introduced in New X-Men #114, and Professor Pyg, introduced in B...