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ericbuscemi's review against another edition
3.0
This graphic novel had a good spy intelligence agency theme to it -- no superheroes here -- and a protagonist in Tara Chace that was strong, mysterious, and made me curious to know more about her. That being said, I found the black and white artwork to be two-dimensional, cartoonish, and dull. It really didn't fit the storytelling style and made the comic fall flat for me. Here is an example of the artwork, my apologies if you fall asleep looking at it. 
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
This was well-written spy book, with good dialog, although very much setup arc for a series that I'm hoping fulfills its promise. I'm not a huge fan of the art, not because I mind black and white (I actually really enjoy B&W art), but because of the thick-line art style, and the fact that it didn't add much to the storytelling for me. It could just be that I prefer a "grittier" art style, especially with stories about the shades of gray involved in spy work. I will say, though, that the visual storytelling is good, and subtle changes in facials expressions through the panels conveys character feelings quite well.
chaosrayne's review against another edition
4.0
The best spy series I have read to date. Greg Rucka has his finger on the pulse of both the literary world and the political world. Dealing with some issues in the world before most world authorities even realize the problem exists, Rucka is sure to open your eyes.
lyzz's review against another edition
3.0
This graphic novel is about a Special Section within the British Department of Intelligence. It is drawn in black and white and it easily conveys the subject matter. I appreciated that the main spy was a strong woman. The story was easy to follow but not particularly interesting. I would have loved more character development if the story was so straightforward. I kept waiting for a big reveal or twist and was a bit disappointed at the end. I also did not get a sense of place or time. I know it is post-Cold War as they refer to Russia and not the USSR but not sure how modern.
I'd recommend this to lovers of spy novels and intelligence.
I'd recommend this to lovers of spy novels and intelligence.
beckywiththegoodscare's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
luana420's review against another edition
4.0
My boy Rucka? He do it again, delivering a fast-paced, no-nonsense tale of inter-agency black ops betrayal with a cool gun lady as the lead. My biggest surprise from this book was how the art felt essentially like a British newspaper comic strip. Imagine Dennis & Gnasher: 'Ard Lads!
crowyhead's review against another edition
4.0
Back when I first read this (probably around 2004) I wrote: "A gritty take on the espionage genre. The artwork is very clean-looking and the plotlines are thrilling."
To this I will add that while the artwork at times looks a little cartoony, it is excellent, and I enjoyed this the second time through as well.
To this I will add that while the artwork at times looks a little cartoony, it is excellent, and I enjoyed this the second time through as well.
bemerson's review against another edition
4.0
I can't wait to find the other volumes in this series.
w9gfo's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed all three stories in this volume. I also really enjoyed the changing artists and artwork, right up until the third story. All of a sudden, the artwork for the third mission became some superhero comic, hyper-sexualized bullshit. It did not lend itself well to the story and negated the relatively simple artwork of the first two stories. It was aggravating and unnecessary and I hope that it doesn't continue in the next volume.
jameseckman's review against another edition
2.0
Adequate plot, the artwork was really variable, some excellent chapter breaks but the story art was mostly mediocre. I noticed most of the later volumes don't use Steve Ralston but glancing through "Queen and Country: The Definitive Edition, Vol. 2" the art problem still exists. It may have been a stylistic choice, but it really turns me off.