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James Bond 9 Oct 2026, 21:30

Grant Morrison writes new James Bond comic for IDW: Sunbreaker spans 6 issues

Grant Morrison writes new James Bond comic for IDW: Sunbreaker spans 6 issues

IGN reports Grant Morrison is writing a new James Bond comic for IDW Publishing. The opening arc, Sunbreaker, runs six issues.

What happened

According to IGN, IDW Publishing has secured the rights to publish new James Bond adventures, with Grant Morrison working on the new comic series. The publication describes the project as an ongoing title, with Sunbreaker serving as the opening arc. In the information provided, no other writer is named and no additional creative team members are confirmed, leaving Morrison as the only verified name attached to the project for now.

IGN says Sunbreaker will be a six-issue story. Further details are still under wraps: the artist, the official title of the series, and the release date have not been revealed. The supplied information also does not include issue numbering, a publication schedule, or any indication of a first release month or day.

In a quoted statement, Morrison says he wants to make Bond into something like a definitive story while also adding new elements. He compares James Bond to other iconic British figures such as King Arthur, Robin Hood, and Sherlock Holmes. That comparison suggests Morrison sees Bond as part of the same cultural tradition as other long-running fictional characters that are continually reinterpreted.

The report is specifically tied to IGN’s NYCC 2026 coverage. In the supplied facts, there is no indication that IDW Publishing or Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. made a separate, full announcement with all project details at that time. As a result, the rights situation, series title, and release date remain based on this report for now.

Timeline

  • NYCC 2026 — IGN reports that Grant Morrison is writing a new James Bond comic series for IDW Publishing.

  • NYCC 2026 — The opening arc is announced as Sunbreaker, a six-issue story.

  • NYCC 2026 — IGN reports that the artist, official title, and release date have not yet been revealed.

  • NYCC 2026 — Morrison says in a quoted statement that he wants to make Bond into a definitive story while adding new elements.

  • NYCC 2026 — In the same statement, Morrison compares James Bond to King Arthur, Robin Hood, and Sherlock Holmes.

Background

The report comes from IGN’s NYCC 2026 coverage and is not separately confirmed in the supplied information by IDW Publishing or Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. That means the rights issue and series details are still based on this report. The available facts do name IDW Publishing, Grant Morrison, and James Bond as the central parties, but they do not provide additional legal or editorial documentation about the publishing rights transfer.

James Bond has a long publishing history, and the new comic series is being framed as an ongoing title rather than a one-off miniseries. That distinction matters, because an ongoing series usually leaves room for multiple story arcs after the opening Sunbreaker arc. However, the supplied information does not mention a second arc, a total issue count, or an endpoint for the series.

Morrison’s quoted comments also point to the creative direction of the project. By comparing Bond to King Arthur, Robin Hood, and Sherlock Holmes, he places the character alongside British icons that are repeatedly retold and reimagined. The available facts do not explain exactly what new elements Morrison plans to add, and no plot details, villains, locations, or time period are given.

The creative lineup also remains largely open. The supplied information does not name a penciller, inker, or letterer. There is also no official title for the full series yet, which means Sunbreaker is currently only the name of the first story arc. The release date is likewise missing, so there is no confirmed schedule for the first issue or collected edition.

Because the report comes from a single source, it is best to be cautious about drawing firm conclusions. The core news is clear, though: according to IGN, Grant Morrison is attached to a new James Bond comic for IDW Publishing, with a six-issue opening arc called Sunbreaker. The rest of the project details will have to wait for later announcements or official confirmation.

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Sources

  • IGN: report on Grant Morrison, IDW Publishing, and the new James Bond comic series
  • Quoted statement from Grant Morrison in the same IGN report