J is for James Bond - The Spy Who Conquered Comics

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J is for James Bond - The Spy Who Conquered Comics The history of Bond comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels offers a fascinating look at the evolution of the comics business itself. It encompasses the British newspaper tradition, American comic-book publishing, the influence of Hollywood, the emergence of licensed entertainment properties, and the changing standards of violence, sexuality, and political representation in popular entertainment. Unlike superheroes, who often maintain a recognizable identity across generations of creators, James Bond has always been a licensed character whose portrayal depends upon a delicate balance between the original literary creation and the demands of contemporary audiences. His comic-book history is therefore not simply a collection of illustrated spy stories. It is a record of how one of the twentieth century's most influential fictional characters adapted to changing media and international markets. Recommended reading list for this episode: James Bond Warren Ellis Collection Ian Fleming's JAMES BOND Signature Comic Strip Collection Vol1 Coming from Titan Publishing in February of 2027. This is going to be great! The Complete James Bond: Goldfinger - The Classic Comic Strip Collection The Complete James Bond: Octopussy - The Classic Comic Strip Collection James Bond: Spectre: The Complete Comic Strip Collection From Blofeld to Moneypenny: Gender in James Bond The James Bond Omnibus 003 The James Bond Omnibus 004 The James Bond Omnibus 005 The James Bond Omnibus 006 All in Color for a Dime — David G. Hartwell, editor Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book by Gerard Jones Comic Book Nation by Bradford Wright The Ten-Cent Plague by David Hajdu One the best books about comics ever! COMICS A-Z is the podcast that showcases the history of sequential art: comic books, comic strips, the characters, their creators, one letter at a time. Each episode highlights an interesting aspect of the long history of comics, as a creative medium and a growing industry. COMIC A-Z is hosted by Kevin Cleary, a former executive with First Comics, Classics Illustrated Comics, and TV Comics. Kevin was also the Sales Director for the Dream Factory chain of 22 stores and Purchasing Director for Heroes World Distribution, the 3rd largest comic book, trading card, and toy distributor in the country. Kevin was an advisor to the Overstreet Price Guide, The Overstreet Premium Ring Guide and a columnist/feature writer for the Comic's Buyers Guide, Overstreet Monthly, and Wizard Magazine. He was the founder of Quantum Licensing, a company that produced pins, rings, and other licensed comic book related merchandise. He even wrote THE MUNSTERS from TV Comics. Kevin currently works in Hollywood as a literary manager and occasional producer. This podcast is made by humans. Accept no substitutes. © Kevin Cleary 2026

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