The 007 Magazine website now features an online presentation of the On Her Majesty’s Secret Service graphic novel by storyboard artist and scribed Charles Waples.
The graphic novel was originally presented in two parts and was exclusively available to subscribers of 007 Magazine OnLine as part of 007 Magazine Issues #49 and #50, back in 2006.
The graphic novel as conceived by Charles Waples was presented to 007 Magazine without lettering or sound effects. These were added as part of the 2006 two-part presentation in 007 Magazine Issues #49 & #50.
Also published online for the first time are alternate versions of the original artwork. Several pages were revised for the version published in 2006 to better showcase the artwork once lettering had been added.
007 Magazine, an independent unaffiliated organisation and is not endorsed by the James Bond copyright holders, is the world’s premier printed publication relating to the James Bond phenomenon since 1979, which made its online debut back in 1997. The website is a fantastic resource for Bond fans, which includes information on most of the comic adaptations and original 007 strips and graphic novels published down the decades.
The A4-size glossy Deluxe Limited Edition publication, features many rare and never-before-seen images from the unique 007 Magazine Archive, coupled with exclusive definitive articles and interviews with many of the important names in the world of James Bond 007. Limited numbers of some back issues are available here.
The A4-size glossy Deluxe Limited Edition publication, features many rare and never-before-seen images from the unique 007 Magazine Archive, coupled with exclusive definitive articles and interviews with many of the important names in the world of James Bond 007. Limited numbers of some back issues are available here.
Charles Waples started as an actor and TV, Film and Radio scriptwriter (for the BBC, Granada, Sky, and more). He has written scripts for shows starring Paul O’Grady, John Thomson, Arnold Brown, Caroline Aherne and Johnny Vaughan.
He’s now developing films with his company, Nine Acre Films, and, as an illustrator, he is a published cartoonist and caricaturist. In addition to his graphic novel of Ian Fleming’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, he’s also provided regular illustration for Manchester’s City Life magazine.
His credits as a storyboard artist include two feature films, The Mystery of Casa Matusita, starring Malcolm McDowell, and Sister Cities, by Colette Friedman, featuring Alfred Molina – both for Prospect House Entertainment, CA. Other storyboards include BMW promos, John Deere Advertising and storyboard work for Telefonica.
Operating as Scribes Like Us, he has been scribing (also known as graphic recording, or graphic facilitation) for 15 years, specialising in listening to conversations, speeches or workshop outcomes and producing them immediately in illustrative form.
In that time, he’s worked across most conceivable subjects including change management, digital, innovation, Fintech, Blockchain, HR, Marketing, Insurance, Local Government and Communications amongst others. Clients include KPMG, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Capgemini, Local and National Government, and Channel Four.
• Charles Waples is online at scribeslikeus.co.uk | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
• Limited numbers of some back issues of 007 Magazine are available here
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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