Jack Reacher is, without a doubt, one of the greatest pop culture heroes of the modern age. Since 1997, the man with the body of a Greek god and the mind of Sherlock Holmes has been righting wrongs and solving complex mysteries in 31 novels, two feature films, and four seasons of a hit streaming TV series , with more seasons on the way. Whether played by Tom Cruise, Alan Ritchson, or brought to life by the voice of Scott Brick or the beloved Dick Hill, Reacher is a character that gets under our skin. As an action hero, Reacher’s got it all: He’s rarely bested in a fight, but his detective skills are analytical and detailed. He’s also a wanderer, with few attachments, leading to various sexual dalliances and a few true romantic relationships . She can shoot, fight, and puzzle out problems better than anybody. Which is why many critics, and even Ritchson himself , have said: “Reacher is the American James Bond.”

But is Reacher really the American Bond?…