James Bond for Your Eyes Only

    (Marvel, 1981)
™ and ©1981 Eon Productions Limited

James Bond, Ian Fleming’s suave British superspy, has captivated readers since the 1950s and moviegoers since the early 1960s. You would think that a globetrotting action hero armed with gadgets and a magnet for beautiful women would make a natural comic book character as well, but Bond has rarely been successfully adapted in four-color form. Fans of the movie series may recall For Your Eyes Only as a non-descript entry from the Roger Moore era, impressive only in its improvement over its worthless predecessor, Moonraker. During the early 1980s, Marvel was engaged in a series of pointless movie adaptations (Time Bandits, The Deep, etc.), hoping to recapture the success of its Star Wars title. For Your Eyes Only features decent work by artist Howard Chaykin and writer Larry Hama, but ultimately lacks the energy that Bond at his best can generate on film.
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James Bond for Your Eyes Only #1

October, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
16 copies available from $1.25 		Larry HamaHoward Chaykin
James Bond for Your Eyes Only #2

November, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
7 copies available from $1.00 		Larry HamaHoward Chaykin