There is action, humour, style and cutting-edge technology.
I found the art and the depiction of violence, in particular, to be cinematic. In that, it wasn't overly gratuitous. In the past couple of books I've reviewed, I've found the blood, guts and gore splattered on walls a bit too self-serving.
I am sure the body count is about the same but it was handled with a more practiced hand here.
The story was spot on and I was happy to see Diggle bring out the secondary characters, proving they are in positions for more than their typing skills.
And this was a classic plotline; a new weapon is developed to replace ageing infrastructure. However, what is good for national defence is also good for organized crime and a race is on to control the Hammerhead weapon.
An excellent entry in Dynamite Entertainment's Bond series.
Andy Diggle's website - http://www.andydiggle.com/
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| Art by Luca Casalanguida |
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