The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons REVIEWED

Mark Millar, (popular for his hit Kick-Ass) has recently come out with yet another series called The Secret Service with the artist phenomenon Dave Gibbons (Mostly known for Watchmen). Working with Gibbons has been one of Millar's biggest dreams since he was a teenager he's said in many articles about this new title. I had the pleasure of reading it last night and wow. This book has potential. And don't worry Kick-Ass fans. This story still delivers excessive gore (just in the first few pages a few kidnappers are beheaded by wire. Yes, badassery at its finest), just not as much. From what the first issue shows, it's about a struggling young guy who's life is going nowhere until his uncle who works for a secret organization takes an interest in him. The young guy is from London and you get to see a bit on how they talk with their slang which is... interesting to say the least. This Secret Service is apparently Gibbons and Millar's equivalent to Marvel's S.H.I.E.L.D. and their own take on it. Neat concept huh? I am excited for the next issue whenever it hits the shelves. But since it's Millar we're talking about, we probably won't be seeing it for a few months. He sure does love to take his time.

Issue One