since the first bond fond film debuted in 1962, james bond has come to represnt the ultimate charming, handsome, cold-blooded secret agent. the character, who is based on the hero in a series of novels written by lan fleming, accomplishes the most dangerous and difficult of missions with ease, style, and a dry sense of humor. in movie after movie, bond not only narrowly escapes death and saves the world, but also manages to romance a beautiful girl or two at the same time.