PUBLISHERS WEEKLY -- The Bond sidekick gets his first ever solo
outing from Robinson (Starman) and artist Campbell (Green Hornet,
The Shadow), and it's a nice change of pace from the supremely
confident Bond. Former CIA agent Felix Leiter, who lost two of his
limbs when he was thrown into a shark tank, now sports a cybernetic
arm and leg, gifts from Bond. This story takes Felix to Japan,
where he is tracking ex-KGB agent Alena Davoff for CIRO (the
Japanese CIA), led by his friend “Tiger” Tanaka, who suspects Alena
of aiding a cult leader with ties to North Korea. Alena gives Felix
the slip, and before he can track her down a dirty bomb goes off in
Tokyo, killing hundreds. The chase is on as Felix and Tiger team up
to find Alena and those responsible for the bombing. Felix is no
James Bond-in fact he says so, repeatedly. Felix was obviously a
good CIA agent, but his trauma and insecurity make him
semi-effective and filled with low self-esteem. The colors, line
work, and even facial expressions are dark, serving as a metaphor
for Felix's entire outlook on life. This spin-off to the Bond
oeuvre offers a welcome dose of character development.
LIBRARY JOURNAL -- British superspy James Bond's best friend and
American counterpart Felix Leiter has retired from the world of
cloak and dagger and is settling into a life as a private
detective, until he agrees to do his old pal a favor by traveling
to Japan to track down a Russian agent. Felix and the agent share a
steamy past, but their reunion turns out to be exciting in a way
far different from what Felix expected when he discovers her
involvement with a deadly terror cult. The organization itself may
be a pawn in a game that could have disastrous repercussions for
the entire world. Writer Robinson (Grand Passion) and artist
Campbell (The Shadow) pack this volume with all the sex, violence,
intrigue, secret headquarters, and dastardly villains that Bond
fans demand but filtered through a slightly more noir-tinged lens
that fits Felix's world-weary character. Collects single Issues
1-6. VERDICT A long-awaited starring role for a classically
underutilized supporting character, as well as a thrilling
adventure drawn more from current events than the typical Bond
tale, which fans of the franchise should find enthralling.-TB
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