![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Their work is so dangerous that their government would rather send someone whose disappearance they have to explain to as few people as possible. And where another story might frame this failing as the “real” hurdle for agent Chase to get over, the series simply displays it as a nearly universal character trait for people in her profession. It’s also got a female lead whose competence is rivaled only by her inability to form lasting personal relationships. It is to the Bourne series what the Bourne series is to James Bond, covering not the most harrowing adventures of its characters lives, but their everyday work, from the beginning of an op to the mandatory psychological examination afterwards. The ongoing series of comics and novels about the life of seasoned MI5 agent Tara Chase modern, completely un-romanticized spy stories about defusing Middle Eastern weapons deals, ambassadorial kidnappings and scandals, and the hazy deals done between the espionage agencies of supposedly allied countries. Queen & Country is the long and intermittently running creation of Greg Rucka, who usually gets mentioned on The Mary Sue for his contributions to the DC Comics universe (which include the current origin of Batwoman and Renee Montoya’s stint as the Question). ![]()
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