The Secret Service

In 2012–2013, Mark Millar and Matthew Vaughn teamed with artist Dave Gibbons for a six-issue Marvel series that reimagined the spy thriller with a hard-boiled twist. The story follows a rough-edged young man recruited into a clandestine intelligence organization, where his uncle's secret past collides with a global conspiracy. Millar and Vaughn's script crackles with cinematic ambition, while Gibbons' precise, iconic linework grounds the high-concept espionage in a gritty, real-world feel. This series stands as a key collaboration between the creators, later inspiring a feature film adaptation.