![]() The two men go head-to-head in a battle of wits but little does Bond know that his enemy holds the trump card all along. Bond’s mission is to attack the Soviet machine, SMERSH, by bankrupting one of their agents, the avaricious and ruthless man known as Le Chiffre. The faded glamour of the casino at Royale-les-Eaux perfectly enhances the ‘dirty business’ of spying and creates a low-lit and moody setting for the tense power play that unfolds across the baccarat table. Far from being the slick superhero familiar to film audiences, he is a dark and brooding character on the edge of his nerves. We join him in a French casino at 3am where the air is stale and the mood is sombre. The first time we meet James Bond, he is not what one might expect. ![]() Adapted by Van Jensen with stunning artwork by Dennis Calero, this visual delight is a fantastic addition to the James Bond library. ![]() The graphic novel of Casino Royale is now available. ![]()
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