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James Bond #6

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James Bond #6


James Bond #6 – The VARGR Finale

🎯 Genre

Spy Thriller · Action · Crime Noir · Political Intrigue

đŸ•”️‍♂️ Main Characters

  • James Bond (Agent 007) – The ruthless, intelligent MI6 operative with a license to kill

  • Slaven Kurjak – A biotech mastermind with sinister goals

  • Cadence Birdwhistle – Bond’s tech-savvy ally inside MI6

  • Bryson – The dangerous enforcer and right-hand man to Kurjak

✍️ Writer

Warren Ellis – Known for his gritty storytelling and deep psychological character work, Ellis brings back the cold-blooded Bond of Ian Fleming’s novels.

🎹 Artist

Jason Masters – Delivers clean, cinematic panels with a noir flair, capturing both elegance and raw violence with equal finesse.

🛠️ Editor Details

  • Editor: Joseph Rybandt

  • Assistant Editor: Nate Cosby

🏱 Publisher and Brand

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Brand Line: Official Ian Fleming Estate-Endorsed James Bond Series

📅 Release Year

2016

📖 Brief Plot Summary

In James Bond #6, the explosive conclusion to the VARGR storyline, Bond uncovers the full scale of Slaven Kurjak’s twisted operation. Alone and cut off from support, Bond must confront the madman in Berlin, where a lethal pharmaceutical plot threatens to turn Britain into a battlefield for experimental death drugs. With only his Walther PPK, sharp instincts, and unwavering resolve, 007 must dismantle the conspiracy from within — or die trying.

đŸ§© Notable Arcs or Storylines

  • VARGR Arc (Issues #1–6): A complete espionage arc that reintroduces James Bond to comics in a brutal, grounded story that feels right out of Fleming’s original universe. The arc modernizes Bond without sacrificing his core essence: cold, calculating, and deeply damaged.

🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations

  • "VARGR as Psychological Warfare": Some fans interpret the VARGR compound not only as a physical drug but as symbolic of the toxic manipulation within intelligence circles. Kurjak’s pharmaceutical experimentation mirrors Bond’s own internal war — with loyalty, loss, and moral ambiguity.

  • "Bond’s Isolation": The story is seen as a deliberate echo of From Russia with Love, stripping Bond of allies to explore his raw survival instincts and reliance on violence over diplomacy.

⭐ Review Summary

James Bond #6 concludes the VARGR arc with razor-sharp pacing and intelligent storytelling. Warren Ellis's writing is taut and sophisticated, giving us a Bond who’s unflinchingly brutal yet human. Jason Masters’ artwork enhances every gunfight and interrogation scene with cinematic clarity and emotional weight. The environments—gritty Berlin backstreets, sterile labs, and cold MI6 corridors—mirror Bond’s internal bleakness. Overall, this issue is a satisfying, high-stakes finale that delivers both action and depth.

đŸ”„ Final Verdict: A gritty return to form for Bond in the comic world, proving 007 still kills it — literally and narratively. đŸ’„


Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

James Bond #6
Language : English