Gary steals his uncle's gadget-laden car and runs off to his former neighborhood to collect his former mates. He is pursued by the police for violating traffic laws. After his arrest, Jack bails him out and decides to find out the truth behind the matter. Knowing all about the disgrace his nephew has been through, Jack tells Gary that things are done to keep the world safe, and not to earn fame and conduct.
He offers Gary a chance to return to the training, and he agrees, only to be tranquilized by Jack. Gary wakes up in Colombia, wearing nothing but an earpiece, through which Jack demands that he use his instincts to get out of that country and return to British soil within twenty-four hours, or he will be dropped from the program. Jack gives Gary the coordinates of his passport and flight ticket. Gary subdues a policeman, stealing his clothes and car to get to the coordinates, which appears to be a mansion of a Colombian drug lord.
Taking the policeman's machine-guns, he kills all the guards, and apprehends the drug lord. Twelve hours later, the Kingsman team are expecting Gary to arrive, who does so in a private jet that belonged to the drug lord. Gary has brought the drug lord with him, so that he can be arrested. Jack takes Gary under his wing again, and takes him to his tailor, where Gary finally becomes the man his uncle was hoping for him to be, a gentleman secret agent.
When Gary pays his mother a visit at her boyfriend's flat, he finds her beaten up for setting up a welcoming party for her son. Outraged, Gary storms to the pub where his mother's boyfriend is hanging out with his gang. Gary beats them all to near death. Uncle Jack then helps him rent a very respectful apartment for his mother and younger brother to reside in.
Both uncle and nephew team up in Cannes, where they have tracked down Dr. Arnold, who was seemingly planning to abduct film director Ridley Scott. While there, Jack seduces Arnold's girlfriend to get information, learning that Arnold plans to save only a few people that he admires, mostly celebrities, and will use a satellite signal to make the rest of humanity slaughter each other.
Gary witnesses all this through a shared video device worn as sunglasses. Suddenly, Jack is shot in the eye by Arnold's henchman, Gazelle, and dies. Horrified by his uncle's death, Gary goes back to the training facility to talk to his training officer, Greaves, who tells him that the killer's intention wasn't to murder a spy, but rather kill the man cheating with his girlfriend. Greaves abruptly reveals that he is working for Dr.
Arnold himself. He has recruited numerous rogue agents, offering Gary a place on Dr. Most of the time I find that books are far superior to their visual counterparts. Kingsman is a toss up. I liked the moive and I liked the comic. There are major similarities, but there are some differences. I like the villain and the henchmen of the movies better than the comics Samuel L Jackson and the female version of Gazzelle , but everywhere else the story in the comic is better.
For those who haven't seen the movie-it's about a low class kid joining the elite ranks of the "Kingsman" Secr Most of the time I find that books are far superior to their visual counterparts.
For those who haven't seen the movie-it's about a low class kid joining the elite ranks of the "Kingsman" Secret Service. Expected to fail, under his uncle's supervision he becomes a super secret agent. Millar's writing is very good and this is a fun and exciting story. I also like that the comic didn't use the trope of "kill this dog to show your loyalty" which is mind-numbingly stupid. As someone, a long time ago, who used to do strange things for the government allow me to point out-killing a dog or any animal proves absolutely nothing other than you are a complete ass.
You'd think the test would be to shoot a person.. Also killing an animal proves jack shit.. Also, note to any hipsterish types, Uncle Jack's advice about clothes is spot on!
This is a different, and original, version of the story than the movie. Millar's Kingsman works for me and look forward to more from this series. Oct 09, Clarissa rated it liked it. No Roxy or Merlin?! There are a lot of different details but it's the same basic story. Overall, I enjoyed the film more. Mar 24, Susannah rated it really liked it Shelves: graphic-novels.
I have enjoyed nearly all of the Mark Millar graphic novels I have read, and the film adaptations of them that I have seen. The same way that Kiss Ass subverted and took the piss out of the superhero genre, Kingsman does the same with spy films in the vein of James Bond. The villain plot is reasonably original kidnapping sci-fi actors is a stroke of genius however the climax is fairly standard, but I guess it has to be in a traditional 3-act structure.
There are great moments along the way tha I have enjoyed nearly all of the Mark Millar graphic novels I have read, and the film adaptations of them that I have seen. There are great moments along the way that made me laugh out loud: the villain's henchmen complaining about their nicknames, the parachute failure at the beginning.
I have not seen the film yet which stars Colin Firth but I look forward to it. What could have been an awesome James Bond type of story turned into a somewhat lack lustre story with pacing and storytelling issues: 1 There are some good things with this book, the celebrity plot line was interesting and 3.
What could have been an awesome James Bond type of story turned into a somewhat lack lustre story with pacing and storytelling issues: 1 There are some good things with this book, the celebrity plot line was interesting and made me smile. But, that's about all there was to like this tale 2 I like Dave Gibbon, he is an industry legend and did the famous Watchmen His framing is nothing special and there is no sense of motion at all in his art.
It seems that Millar does not focus on the things that would grab the reader, we never really relate to the characters and the pacing is too jumpy for any momentum and emotions to develop. Issue felt meandering and felt fast but characters were not introduced well and made a lot of "huh, who's that?
I think a couple of more issues may have fixed it but I think more than anything it's the focus that's a bit off. Overall, I really wanted to like the story but the faults and the missed opportunities just made this a forgettable read and coming from the likes of Millar, Gibbons and Vaughn that's disappointing. Onward to the next book! Feb 18, Carolyn rated it liked it Shelves: graphic-novels , comics.
Yesterday I happened into a Starbucks attached to an Indigo and someone had left this sitting on the table so I picked it up and was half way through by the time my associate showed up, so of course I had to buy it Well Ian Flemming meets the Zucker Bros. Toss in the artwork by Watchmen's Dave Gibbons and that about sums this up. Gangland Boy going nowhere is taken under his "secret" not so secret spy uncle's wing and comes out the other side of his "training" and saves the Yesterday I happened into a Starbucks attached to an Indigo and someone had left this sitting on the table so I picked it up and was half way through by the time my associate showed up, so of course I had to buy it Gangland Boy going nowhere is taken under his "secret" not so secret spy uncle's wing and comes out the other side of his "training" and saves the world.
There are many cute one liner gimicks used throughout. Lots of name dropping including such as pop culture icons as William Shatner and Mark Hamill. This was a fun little roll in the hay with some clever moments. I think however this would have been better served if it was either full out satire or a serious spy thriller instead of being the fence sitter that it is.
It was however captivating enough that I could not put it down and had to buy it once started. I don't read a lot of graphic novels comic books any more save some Captain America and Avengers collections mostly out of nostalgia. I was also however a huge "spy-fi" fan in my youth and now when I can find it. Happily it seems to be making at least a slight comeback with people rediscovering the Bond novels and Bond movies still going strong.
So I decided to track down the graphic novel s it was based on. Not I don't read a lot of graphic novels comic books any more save some Captain America and Avengers collections mostly out of nostalgia. Not bad. All in all good. The book is I must say a little more simplistic than the movie no really, it is and the movie is in the end better. Still I think you'll enjoy this. Try it yourself. I have read previous works by Mar Millar, such as "Kick-ass" series and "Wanted", however, I found this one inferior.
The Secret Service tells an entertaining story of a British spy who recruits his low-life nephew into the British secret services. Gary "Eggsy" Unwin is a teen who lives with his dysfunctional mother and stepfather. Gary has always wanted to change his life and move away from his poor neighbourhood.
Jack London, Gary's uncle, decides that his nephew deserves a second opportunity I have read previous works by Mar Millar, such as "Kick-ass" series and "Wanted", however, I found this one inferior. Jack London, Gary's uncle, decides that his nephew deserves a second opportunity in life.
Jack teaches him the mastery of being a secret spy. Future events start to take another dramatic level when Gary begins to put into practice his spying lessons. In addition, the story rolls on with nerdy villains, black humour, and amusing action scenes into an entertaining blast. Jun 26, Jon added it. Kingsman isn't Millar's best work, but it does have a lot of his signature elements and is entertaining.
It doesn't have the energy and fun nature of the film, but it was worth reading. I'm not sure if there are future Kingsman installments coming out, but I doubt I'd read another one and would probably see the adaptations instead. Amusing read. I can see how they used some bits of this to create Easter eggs in the movie. Perhaps I was expecting this to be more like the film despite knowing they'd be very different , which I love, but overall I just didn't really enjoy this..
May he rest in peace. This year, a film was released that quickly became one of my favourites. I loved it so much that I just had to get the source material and read where the film had originated from. It was based on the comic, The Secret Service: Kingsman. Gary is just a normal young man who is feeling lost and hopeless. His home life is a disaster and he seems to be good for nothing more than causing trouble and being This year, a film was released that quickly became one of my favourites.
His home life is a disaster and he seems to be good for nothing more than causing trouble and being arrested by the police. Fortunately he has an uncle who can bail him out of trouble. Naturally, his uncle is fed up with having to do this and so finally offers to get him into employment — as a spy, so to speak. Meanwhile, celebrities are disappearing around the world. The story is fast paced and drawn clearly.
A problem I sometimes find with manga is that the panels can be too busy and confusing, so it was a nice change to be able to understand everything and see clearly what was happening. It helped with the story telling and kept it flowing neatly.
The artwork was pretty ugly at times and the characters seemed to have the same faces and features overall. It was hard to know sometimes if it was Gary or Jack in a scene, and some of the women would have really masculine faces, yet have the stereotypical large chests and be scantily dressed. Not all tropes need to be followed within every genre.
Kingsman is full of testosterone and sexist views. Women are there as sex objects while the males are out saving the world. The comic was enjoyable and I sped through it. Once it finished, I was disappointed as I wanted more. For more reviews like this, go to www. This is just brilliant. I have thought for a while that Mark Millar is an excellent comic book writer but often needs someone to reign in his crazy side. Well fortunately king of comic book films Matthew Vaughn was involved to take that role.
Council-estate loser Eggsy is going nowhere with his life, regularly arrested and living with his Mum's abusive boyfriend. His Uncle Jack just hap This is just brilliant. His Uncle Jack just happens to work for MI6 and is investigating a set of celebrity kidnappings. Jack decides to get involve and put Eggsy into the service's training system. Eventually Eggsy finds himself working alongside his uncle to tackle a threat which would change the world.
I would say that this is properly one of the least original of Millar's books but it no worse off because of that fact. It takes the best bits of the spy-fi genre and adds some great additions, like a modern teenager being involved and geeky celebrities. Millar knows his audience and with the celebrities manages to add a geeky side to an otherwise non-geeky book.
The art is great here too. I didn't really like the art style of Watchmen, also by Dave Gibbons, but here it is crisp, clean and realistic. Put simply, this is Mark Millar doing spy-fiction and if you think that sounds a good idea you will probably like this book as much as I did. Readers also enjoyed. Graphic Novels Comics. Wings of Fire Wiki Explore. Darkstalker Dragonslayer. Prisoners Assassin Deserter Runaway. Moonwatcher Winter Peril Turtle Qibli. Blue Cricket Sundew Snowfall Luna.
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