Russians are trying to break NATO – Bond’s gotta keep the alliances “bonded” together (arf)!
Following their first excellent Bond outing, Andy Diggle and Luca Casalanguida reunite in Kill Chain. It’s not as good as Hammerhead but it’s a fine spy thriller nonetheless.
Diggle writes Bond really well in that he actually gives the character a semblance of a personality! The supporting cast also have something to their voices, Diggle managing to imbue them with a bit more life than most other writers.
The story’s a bit too generic and indistinct though: the Ruskies are the villains (again) and the familiar Bond tropes are all here, from sexytimes with the femme fatales to the cool gadgets, the requisite car chases and guard fights, all carried off with 007’s usual suavity.
Still, I was never bored as Diggle kept the story moving clearly and quickly, throwing in exciting and imaginative action scenes like the drones carrying guns and claymores! Casalanguida handled the action sequences, particularly the dramatic finale on the plane, so smoothly. I don’t love the art but his layouts are damn near flawless.
It’s not the most memorable of Bond stories but Kill Chain is a decent actioner with some fun moments.
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