Dynamite Entertainment and Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. have revealed that Gail Simone will be crafting an exciting JAMES BOND story tentatively titled "Iridescent."

The press release follows:

Media Release -- Dynamite Entertainment and Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. are excited to announce for San Diego Comic-Con the next legendary comic book author to take on the adventures of James Bond, as Gail Simone enlists for a thrilling story tentatively titled "Iridescent!"

"It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Ian Fleming's James Bond," said writer Gail Simone. "I like the version that's involved in the meanest part of the secret wars of espionage, the kind of warrior who does his work in the dark. I want the Bond who has dalliances with beautiful women and then goes home to an empty apartment. I want adventure and risk around every corner, with the next betrayal always looming over his head. 'Iridescent' is one of my favorite stories I've ever written, about a character I have loved since I first saw The Man With the Golden Gun years ago. It's high action, big stakes, and a very, very human Bond. I'm grateful to Dynamite and Ian Fleming Publications for asking me to do this dream project!"

"Gail and I, as well as Dynamite as a whole, go back a long way, and she's one of the most talented, enthusiastic, and kindest creators in this industry," said Nick Barrucci, Dynamite CEO and Publisher. "She's been a heavy hitter on everything she's touched, and she's really making another huge impact right now, and we're excited for James Bond to be a crucial part of that. She's long been on our short list of creators we wanted to see with the character, and it's satisfying to see it coming together now. Fans are really going to love her approach!"

Gail Simone is one of the most heralded names in the comics medium and the community at large. She first became known to comics fandom at the turn of the century, writing columns for major outlets, before beginning to write comics herself and rapidly taking center stage in the industry. Her breakout assignment was as a well-remembered chronicler of Deadpool's mishaps for Marvel. She then moved over to DC Comics, where her runs on Birds of Prey, Secret Six, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and others set the standards for their respective characters, regularly referenced by fans and subsequent creators, and continuously kept in print.

James Bond marks her next major project with Dynamite, a publisher with which she has a close and long-running relationship. Her 2013 tenure writing Red Sonja is considered not only as one of her definitive works, but also as a high water mark for the character. Writers who have followed her in comics and on the upcoming blockbuster film are heavily influenced by her approach. She's returned to the character over the years and taken on other titles with Dynamite.

This James Bond title will also coincide with an overall resurgence of Simone's work in comics, as she will simultaneously be helming Uncanny X-Men, historically one of the bestselling titles in the industry.

Gail will also be speaking about this news and her approach to the 007 character at Dynamite's 20th Anniversary Panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday July 26 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in room 5AB.

Further details on Simone's story for James Bond, her creative collaborators, and release timing will be shared shortly.

Visit www.dynamite.com for more news and information.

About Dynamite Entertainment

Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Gail Simone, Christopher Priest, Leah Moore, Kevin Smith, David Walker, Vita Ayala, Danny Lore, Neil Gaiman, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Mark Russell, Brandon Thomas, Amy Chu, Reginald Hudlin, Nancy Collins, David Walker, Steve Orlando, Greg Pak, Jenny Frison, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.

About Ian Fleming Publications Ltd

Ian Fleming Publications Ltd look after the literary James Bond brand, keeping it alive through the publication of new stories by authors such as Kim Sherwood, Anthony Horowitz, William Boyd, Jeffery Deaver, Sebastian Faulks, Steve Cole and Charlie Higson. Find them on Facebook (ianflemingbooks), Instagram (@ianflemings007) and X (@TheIanFleming). James Bond and 007 are the registered trade marks of Danjaq LLC, used under licence by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. The Ian Fleming logo and the Ian Fleming signature are both trademarks owned by the Ian Fleming Estate, used under licence by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved.