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Preview–Bond is back in the Royal Navy in next volume of James Bond Origins

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June 30, 2020

We were fans of the first volume of Dynamite Comics’ new look at James Bond’s backstory in Ian Fleming’s James Bond Origin, Volume 1, previewed here at borg. This week the second volume of the story is scheduled to arrive in comic shops as a 148-page hardcover, and we have a preview for borg readers below.

It’s World War II. A Norwegian supply ship carrying gold mysteriously sinks. A Russian crew claims the Nazis are responsible. And Royal Navy Lieutenant James Bond suspects foul play.

It’s a bit Raiders of the Lost Ark with a heavy Tom Clancy vibe. And very loyal to Fleming’s character in the novels.

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Previews–BOOM! Studios releases new “Big Trouble” and RoboCop

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August 5, 2014

BOOM! Studios is continuing two fun retro-series this week based on classic 1980s movies. First, Big Trouble in Little China, based on the John Carpenter movie starring Kurt Russell, continues the crazy antics of Jack Burton in San Francisco’s Chinatown. And Robocop: Dead or Alive You’re Coming With Me is the latest RoboCop continuation series.

Big Trouble in Little China is written by John Carpenter and Eric Powell, with artwork by Brian Churilla and colorist Michael Garland. RoboCop is written by Joshua Williamson, with artwork by Carlos Magno and colorist Marissa Louise.

After the break you’ll find previews for Big Trouble in Little China, issue #3, and RoboCop, Issue #2, courtesy of BOOM! Studios. Both will be released tomorrow, August 6, 2014.

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Preview–Go Every Which Way with new Big Trouble in Little China

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June 3, 2014

Who would have thought that a sequel to Big Trouble in Little China would look a lot like Clint Eastwood’s Every Which Way But Loose? Actually it makes sense. Eastwood’s Philo Beddoe had his big rig and his trusty companion orangutan Clyde. Kurt Russell’s Jack Burton also has his own big rig, and in Issue #1 of BOOM! Studios new monthly comic book series Big Trouble in Little China, he brings along his own slobbery companion for John Carpenter’s 1980s trip back through Chinatown.

Or maybe this is more like Han Solo and Chewbacca? Or the 1980s Flash Gordon movie? Whatever it is, it’s crazy fun, and Kurt Russell hasn’t looked this good since, well, since his Big Trouble in Little China. Will Kim Cattrall’s Gracie Law make an appearance? James Hong’s Lo Pan make a visit from the other side?

You’ll just have to check out the series to find out. And keep an eye out for a whopping FOURTEEN cover variants for this issue, including covers by Frank Cho and Adam Hughes.