Queen & Country, the Eisner Award-winning and critically lauded espionage series from acclaimed novelist and comic book author Greg Rucka, is back in a new series of definitive editions collecting the entire classic series in just four affordable soft covers. In this first collection, readers are introduced to the thrilling and often-times devastating world of international espionage as SIS field agent Tara Chase is sent all over the world in service to her Queen & Country all the while Director of Operations Paul Crocker walks a narrow tightrope between his loyalty to his people and the political masters that must be served!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I liked the story lines. They seemed realistic with lots of "spy tech" jargon thrown in here and there to make the conversations seem real. Not a lot of gadgetry or outrageous villains. The characters are pretty well developed. The female lead character is interesting enough for a guy to read about without feeling self-concious. The art work changed as the stories unfolded; Tara looks a lot different by the 3rd tale. Overall I enjoyed all 3 stories.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great news for fans of this series who had been put off by the rather anaemic previous collections, this bargain priced MASSIVE volume offers hours of Rucka's Sandbaggers inspired spy drama.
For those new to the series, I'd recommend it for anyone who enjoys smart, realistic female leads, modern spy politics and action (more Bourne than Bond), or SIS geeks.
I hope to see these collections beside the Queen and Country novels on the bookshelves.
For those new to the series, I'd recommend it for anyone who enjoys smart, realistic female leads, modern spy politics and action (more Bourne than Bond), or SIS geeks.
I hope to see these collections beside the Queen and Country novels on the bookshelves.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Who doesn't love a great spy story? Growing up, I had always though secret agents were of the James Bond variety. Then one day, I was introduced to Greg Rucka's Queen and Country. My entire idea of what a spy story and a comic book could be completely changed. Queen and Country was the first independent book that I'd ever read, and I couldn't stop reading it. Series lead Tara Chace is one of the most dynamic, damaged, and daring heroines in modern fiction, and you'd do well to read Queen and Country and find out why.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rucka is incredible
A solid true to life spy thriller. Good art, good characters & great story arcs. These collections are the best way to read these.
Published 3 months ago by JL Powell-Herbold
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good series for fans of espionage
Decent spy-fiction fare chronicling a handful of British SIS operatives. While Rucka's writing is serviceable the clean and detailed illustration are the standouts here. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sibelius
4.0 out of 5 stars
Picks up where 'The Sandbaggers' left off, and beautifully.
If you're looking for the next best thing to 'The Sandbaggers,' this is it. If you're looking for great art or a stunning visual experience, however, look elsewhere -- the comic... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jason Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tinker, Tailor, Queen, Country
Novelist and comic book writer Greg Rucka was undoubtedly inspired by the 1970's BBC television series Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy , or the original novel by Le Carre it was based... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A customer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good, but a little boring
This book is a great graphic novel and i recommend it to anyone who loves graphic novels, but if anyone is just starting graphic novels I don't suggest this. Read more
Published on December 1, 2010 by BullBoxerInc.99
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent but Not Great Spy Series
I like graphic storytelling and I like a lot of espionage stories (be they fiction, film, nonfiction), so when the four-volume collection came out, I figured it was high time I... Read more
Published on September 7, 2010 by A. Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most realistic ambience for any espionage media I've consumed
If you like any spy, espionage with political intrigue and character development then this is the book for you, who cares if its a comic book it describes scenes in much more... Read more
Published on February 20, 2010 by Pradyumn Vij
4.0 out of 5 stars
Spy procedural
It's hard to rate such books. It is exactly what you've expected - CSI-with-spies. It is well executed. I definitely will keep reading it. Read more
Published on October 21, 2009 by Yevgen Ostroukhov
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kick-butt spy with issues
This was the first graphic novel I ever read, recommended by the extremely well-versed staff at Forbidden Planet in New York. Read more
Published on March 9, 2009 by Katie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great start to a refreshing comic book series.
I'm a fan of Greg Rucka. I felt I should say that since I'm a fan of his writing, both comics and novels. Queen and Country could be considered his best work, and I can see how. Read more
Published on March 25, 2008 by S. Figer
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