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After finishing my 73rd book of the year, my quest to replace all of my tatty old, second hand copies of the James Bond continuation novels continues
#CurrentlyReading #Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #Bibliophile #Booklovers #Bookworm #JamesBond #JohnGardner #LicenceToKill #JamesBond007
Pour éviter d'offenser les offensés du net, je mets directement le lien de mon blog pour le dessin.
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#LicenceToKill
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Les Républicains et les Macronistes déposent un projet de loi qui accorde une "présomption de légitime défense" pour les policiers et gendarmes lorsqu'ils feront usage de leur arme.
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#LicenceToKill
A Look Back at Spider-Man #45 (1994)
Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.
Welcome back superhero enthusiasts, 1990s culture enthusiasts, Spider-Man fans and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the mid-1990s and to explore a part of the Marvel Comics shared universe through a tale of the Spider-Man monthly series.
As revealed in Amazing Spider-Man #388, Richard and Mary Parker – who spent some time living with Peter Parker’s family after suddenly emerging from nowhere – were not Peter’s parents but androids designed to look, act and feel human. They were life model decoys (LFDs) programmed infiltrate Peter’s life until they learn Spider-Man’s true identity. As programmed, they reported to their master the Chameleon. Just seconds before Richard revealed the secret identity, Spider-Man suddenly interfered and this led to a series of violent acts.
With those details laid down, here is a look back at Spider-Man #45, published in 1994 by Marvel Comics with a story written by Howard Mackie and drawn by the late Tom Lyle. This is the first chapter of the Pursuit storyline.
The cover.Early story
The story begins moments after the huge conflict that happened. A very broken-hearted Spider-Man realized that “Mary” and “Richard” were impostors and his actual parents have long been gone. He is also concerned about how his Aunt May will handle the truth about Richard and Mary. Deep inside him, a desire for vengeance against the Chameleon is growing.
As he swings from one building to another in New York City, Peter Parker begins to realize that his role as Spider-Man is turning into a farce. He begins his obsession of hunting down the Chameleon and stopping him until he keeps him out of his life for good…
Quality
What you are seeing here is a very obsessive, aggressive and more violent Spider-Man. Vengeance is his motivation.To make things clear to everyone, this tale does not have the long-running friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Instead, we have the iconic webslinger who is deeply hurt and the pain he carries motivates him to pursue the Chameleon (who is responsible for reviving the deep pain Peter felt after his parents died). It is clearly a pursuit for vengeance and the writing by Howard Mackie is very believable.
That said, readers will not only see Peter Parker wanting vengeance but also his dark side emerge. Carrying over the tragedy that happened in Amazing Spider-Man #388, Mackie and Lyle precisely crafted a story that had a very dramatic and radically different Peter Parker. Peter even shouts at his wife Mary Jane and struggles with revealing the details of the tragedy to his beloved Aunt May. When he goes out as Spider-Man to find answers, he approaches crooks aggressively and with more violence than before. In short, Spider-Man here lacks restraint and really looks like he could become a public menace.
That said, the portrayal of a very broken Peter Parker here can be alienating even to long-time Spider-Man fans.
Along the way, the Mackie-Lyle duo managed to develop the Chameleon not only as Spider-Man’s target but also as his most cunning and very diabolical enemy yet. The Chameleon (first appearance in 1963’s Amazing Spider-Man #1) is very prominently shown here which is quite meaningful because he is the very first super villain to encounter the webslinger. The long-time villain is very organized and has set up a trap for Spider-Man. The Chameleon also has his own obsession versus Spider-Man and his personal connection with Kraven the Hunter has a lot of depth to the story. As such, there are common elements that the webslinger and the evil master of disguise share.
Conclusion
Great work by Howard Mackie and the late Tom Lyle on expressing Peter Parker’s sadness over the loss of his parents.Spider-Man #45 (1994) is clearly a very engaging read even though its concept of Spider-Man wanting vengeance can be a turnoff to some readers. For one thing, the script Howard Mackie wrote has a lot of depth and Tom Lyle brought it to life with a fine art style. Having seen the 1989 movie Licence to Kill, I noticed the similarities Spider-Man has with Timothy Dalton’s James Bond when it comes to executing a private vendetta. That said, I enjoyed what was presented in this comic book. Indeed, this tale was published at a time when the dynamics of superhero storytelling in the 1990s changed dramatically moving towards tragedy, disaster and death. It is clearly a product of its time and anyone who wants to read a dark and gritty Spider-Man portrayal should go for this. As such, I am convinced to read on with the Pursuit storyline.
Overall, Spider-Man #45 (1994) is recommended.
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Licence To Kill - Gladys Knight
Movies of the day (4/8) 🎬 The Flash(2023) 🎬 No Country for Old Men(2007) 🎬 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer(2007) 🎬 Licence to Kill(1989) © TMDB #TheFlash #NoCountryforOldMen #FantasticFourRiseoftheSilverSurfer #LicencetoKill #Action #Adventure #Crime #Drama #Fantasy
"If You Asked Me To" is a song written by American songwriter #DianeWarren and produced by #StewartLevine and #AaronZigman. It was first recorded by American singer #PattiLaBelle for her ninth studio album, #BeYourself (1989), and also appeared on the #LicenceToKill soundtrack. The song was issued as the soundtrack's second single on June 12, 1989, by #MCARecords. The lyrics present the perspective of a woman addressing her partner: "If you asked me to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbk2XlP15u4
"If You Asked Me To" is a song written by American songwriter #DianeWarren and produced by #StewartLevine and #AaronZigman. It was originally recorded by American singer #PattiLaBelle for her ninth studio album, #BeYourself (1989), and also for the #soundtrack to the #JamesBond film #LicenceToKill. The song was released as the soundtrack's second #single on June 12, 1989, by #MCARecords.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNcg609M70I
Nov 18 : Fire or Fireplace 🔥
#Bales2025FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon
#LicenceToKill (1989)
Fire as a weapon : #JamesBond uses an over exuberant lighter gifted to him by Felix and Della on their wedding day to finish his vendetta with Sanchez.
#TimothyDalton #RobertDavi
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#LicenceToKill (1989) got a heavily edited lunchtime viewing on British TV 📺 today.
The only advantage for any kids watching was to admire and strive for the work ethic of the exotic dancer in the Barrelhead Bar. Even when chaos ensues she continues to strut her stuff.
#JamesBond
In #LicencetoKill (1989), Lupe Lamora is repeatedly beaten by the villain and later offered to Bond like a reward. Violence against her is treated as titillation rather than trauma. 6)
July 29 : Camera or taking photos 📸
#Bales2025FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
#LicenceToKill (1989)
#JamesBond introduces his 'cousin' Pam Bouvier to his 'uncle' Q 🤣. Pam decides to take an impromptu photo of the two boys with Q Branches Polaroid X-Ray camera.
#TimothyDalton #DesmondLlewelyn #CareyLowell
July 8 : Luggage, Trunk or Suitcase 🧳
#Bales2025FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
#LicenceToKill (1989)
#JamesBond goes snooping around Milton Krest's warehouse only to come across Killifer and his suitcase of $2M dirty drug money payoff.
Bond : You earned it. You keep it, Old Buddy!
#jamesbond #007 #ianfleming #british #secretagent #bond #astonmartin #uk #movies #film #cinema #franchise #mi5 #mi6 #intelligence #licencetokill
What will Amazon do? Mess it up pretty badly I should think. The thought of M, Q and Moneypenny spin offs will leave fans shaken, not stirred…
What will Amazon do with James Bond? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd35zm5zl4o
#NowWatching #FilmMastodon 🎥 🎬
#LicenceToKill (1989)
Time to go shark hunting with the Problem Eliminator.
Oct 21 : Movie has reptile
#Bales2024FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
#LicenceToKill (1989)
Drug lord Franz Sanchez has a pet iguana that wears a diamond necklace that girlfriend Lupe Lamora covets. Thanks to the efforts of #JamesBond, Lupe wears the sparkler.
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Oct 21 : Movie has reptile
#Bales2024FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
#LicenceToKill (1989)
Drug lord Franz Sanchez has a pet iguana that wears a diamond necklace that girlfriend Lupe Lamora covets. Thanks to the efforts of #JamesBond, Lupe wears the sparkler.
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The most famous secret agent against the most dangerous criminal. End the damned Sanchez!!!
New #RetroDanuart #Review of #Domark #LicenceToKill for #Amstrad on our website.
Guide 007 as he fights it out on Cray Cay, over Miami bay and underwater, on his way to the final confrontation in 18-wheel oil tankers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOowWKeS5xY
#LicenceToKill #Domark #Amstrad #Gameplay #Longplay #Gaming #RetroGaming #VideoGames #Video #Youtube #RetroDanuart
LICENCE TO KILL (Domark - Amstrad - 1989)
LICENCE TO KILL (Domark - Amstrad - 1989)
#BehindTheScenes
#LicenceToKill (1989)
A vengeful #JamesBond goes rogue to infiltrate and take down the organization of a drug lord who has murdered his friend's new wife and left him near death.
#TimothyDalton #RobertDavi in their final 'firey' 🔥 scene together.
#FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
Aug 4: Coastguard
#Bales2024FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
@bales1181
#LicenceToKill (1989)
#JamesBond and Felix Leiter catch a lift with the Coastguard helicopter and the DEA to 'go fishing' for Franz Sanchez and his light aircraft before he reaches Cuban airspace.
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Aug 4: Coastguard
#Bales2024FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
@bales1181
#LicenceToKill (1989)
#JamesBond and Felix Leiter catch a lift with the Coastguard helicopter and the DEA to 'go fishing' for Franz Sanchez and his light aircraft before he reaches Cuban airspace.
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Aug 4: Coastguard
#Bales2024FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
@bales1181
#LicenceToKill (1989)
#JamesBond and Felix Leiter catch a lift with the Coastguard helicopter and the DEA to 'go fishing' for Franz Sanchez and his light aircraft before he reaches Cuban airspace.
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The last #GuessTheMovieBuilding
#LicenceToKill (1989)
Professor Joe's Olimpatec Meditation Institute, drug lab and processing unit.
In reality, The Otomi Ceremonial Center, Toluca Estado de México, Mexico 🇲🇽
#Architecture #FilmArchitecture
#FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
A new #FilmsTRIPS #podcast is out! This time, James Hrivnak joins Andrew and I take a look at the 16th #JamesBond film, #LicenceToKill! https://podomatic.com/podcasts/24panelspersecond/episodes/2023-07-03T08_42_35-07_00
#TimothyDalton #JohnGlen #CareyLowell #TalisaSoto #AnthonyZerb #FrankMcRae #BenicioDelToro #DesmondLlewelyn
Bank Holiday & #NowSpinning #Infidels by #BobDylan.
This isn’t my favourite album - Neighbourhood Bully & Union Sundown are problematic imo - but it does contain some of my favourite #Dylan songs. #Jokerman, #SweetheartLikeYou, & #LicenceToKill are just weird, tender, & savage in equal measure & I struggle to think of a more beautiful line than, ‘I make shoes for everyone, even you / While I still go barefoot’ from #IandI.
Jan 19: Movie you have almost memorized
#Bales2023FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
@bales1181
#LicenceToKill (1989)
Vengeful #JamesBond goes rogue to infiltrate and take down the organization of drug lord Franz Sanchez.
#TimothyDalton #RobertJohnDavi #BondMastodon
