Himeros (2021)
James Bond: Himeros #1–[6?] (October 2021 – [March 2022?])
Bond must enter the dangerous and sensitive world of sex trafficking. The series, titled after the Greek god of sexual desire, dives into when that desire goes too far and is used for evil. It takes the legendary super-spy to bring justice to those most vulnerable among us.
Billionaire British financier Richard Wilhelm finds himself behind bars, after being charged with trafficking minors to his secluded private island in the South Pacific. Now in custody, his political, personal, and criminal connections to others in high society across the world are in danger of being exposed. Elite arms developer Anton Banes is one of these parties, and he won't stop at anything to cover his tracks. Including hiring a mysterious assassin with the codename Kino to take out Wilhelm and any evidence.
Which leads to 007 being brought in to figure things out, and even to protect Wilhelm's right-hand woman Sarah Richmond, with a head full of secrets that everyone on all sides is after. A “Bond girl” like no other, can Sarah be trusted by Bond, and does she have blood on her own hands…?
#1 (Barnes/Fuso, October 2021) Himeros is the Greek God of sexual desire and one of the Erotes, the winged gods of love. When Aphrodite was born from the sea-foams she was greeted by the twin loves Eros and Himeros. ¶ But when sexual desire goes too far, it takes the legendary super-spy James Bond to bring justice to the most vulnerable among us as he investigates the suspicious death of an accused sex trafficker — one whose ties run deep… and deadly.
#2 (Barnes/Fuso, November 2021) While the setting exudes the allure of sun, sand and fun, this deadly island is no playtime retreat! It's sun, sand and misery for all those who visit, and up to Bond to put an end to the deadly circle once and for all!
#3 (Barnes/Minotti, December 2021) James Bond continues to unravel the horror he's uncovered as he makes his way to the center of it all — Wilhelm's island — with the reluctant Sarah Richmond in tow. All the while: Kino continues to stalk the pair, awaiting his moment to strike!
#4 (Barnes/Pontrelli, January 2022) James Bond has survived a series of deadly assaults as he and Sarah Richmond make it to Wilhelm's island. Amidst the traumatic memories the island unleashes, will they find what they're looking for or does death continue to await them at every turn?