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Hello dear listeners,\nIt\u2019s been some time since our last graphic novel discussion. As such it felt right to dive once again into the world of comic Bond. So here\u2019s to one step forward, and several decades backwards.\nYes, that\u2019s right, it\u2019s time to explore 007\u2019s origin long before he ever held the famous code number. This week Matt and Edgar discover Dynamite Comics\u2019 \u201cJames Bond Origin Vol 1\u201d which comprises issues 1-6 as well as a special one-off that was published in a gentlemen\u2019s magazine. The series is written by Jeff Parker with art by Bob Q and Roman Stevens, among others.\nTaking place during WWII, specifically 1941, \u201cOrigin\u201d is certainly a different take on the Bond we know and love. That does not however preclude the hosts from coming up with a bountiful list of topics to broach, among them: the trappings of a prequel story, purchasing Playboy magazine for the articles, Star Trek submarines, Officer Say Less, nichest of niche niches, reviewing every other Bond comic series except Origin, and much more.\nSo sit back, relax, toggle the correct frequency on your art Deco wood radio and enjoy the latest episode of The James Bond Complex.