Queen & Country Definitive Edition #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis first volume of the definitive edition collects the early story arcs of Greg Rucka's acclaimed espionage series, following the operatives of the Special Operations Section of British intelligence as they navigate high-stakes missions and personal turmoil. Featuring the 'Operation: Broken Ground' and 'Operation: Morningstar' arcs, this edition presents the gritty, realistic take on spycraft that defined the series, with art by Steve Rolston and Brian Hurtt.
"Broken Ground, part 1" from the Queen & Country Definitive Edition #1 (2007) kicks off a tense, character-driven espionage thriller written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Brian Hurtt, with inks by Christine Norrie and letters by Sean Konot. As Minders One and Three and Avasti search for MacMillan’s missing list across abandoned drop points, new leads emerge when Tara is assigned to investigate MacMillan’s past—uncovering a trail hidden in his girlfriend’s notebooks. Meanwhile, Ed, Tom, and Avasti race to secure the list and escape across the border, setting the stage for escalating stakes. The cover, a striking piece by Tim Sale, captures the series’ grounded, high-stakes atmosphere.
Tara Chace, a British "Minder" agent, completes her mission by eliminating a Russian mafia arms dealer near Kosovo, but is wounded in the crossfire. With no backup and 87 kilometers of hostile terrain between her and the rendezvous, she must push through pain and isolation to stay alive.
In "Broken Ground, part 2," Tara faces escalating danger as the Russian mafia strikes back with a rocket attack on MI6 and places a bounty on her head. With MI5's Kinney now leading the investigation, Crocker must navigate a tense alliance while keeping Tara one step ahead.
In "Morningstar, Part 1," Tara is left behind when Crocker dispatches Minders to retrieve a critical list from an executed undercover agent, a decision driven by her recent psychological evaluation. With the mission shrouded in danger and trust in question, Tara watches from the sidelines as her team moves in—knowing the stakes are higher than ever.
In "Morningstar Part 2," Tom, Ed, and Dennis Avasti navigate the tense streets of Kabul as Operation Morningstar unfolds under growing pressure. With Tara stranded in the Ops Room, her restless mind leads her to a bar and a fleeting distraction that offers no real solace. As Tom and Ed are shadowed by unseen threats, Ed is forced to confront the brutal reality of the Taleban firsthand—just as the mission begins to unravel.
In "Morningstar Part 3," Jo and Avasti press on with their search for MacMillan’s missing list, hitting dead end after dead end at the usual rendezvous points. With Crocker urging Tara to prove her worth after Kosovo, she digs into MacMillan’s past—and uncovers a trail hidden in his notebooks, leading to a crucial clue. Meanwhile, Ed, Tom, and Avasti race against time to secure the list and escape across the border.
In "Crystal Ball Part 1," Tara and Ed are deep in the field during Operation Roseshore, a high-stakes CIA raid in Frankfurt that yields a crucial laptop from a suspected Mughniyeh stronghold. With tensions rising and secrets already leaking, Ed takes a personal risk by asking Tara out—just as she’s dispatched to Cairo to interview Mahmoud Youssef, a former member of the Group Islamique Armé who claims to know of a looming terrorist threat.
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↩ Reprints Queen & Country #1 (2001), Queen & Country #2 (2001), Oni Press Color Special #2001 (2001), Queen & Country #3 (2001), Queen & Country #4 (2001), Queen & Country #5 (2001), Queen & Country #6 (2002), Queen & Country #1 (2002), Queen & Country #7 (2002), Queen & Country #8 (2002), Queen & Country #9 (2002), Queen & Country #10 (2002), Queen & Country #11 (2002), Queen & Country #12 (2002)
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