The Secret Service: Kingsman

In 2014, Marvel published The Secret Service: Kingsman, a single-issue comic co-created by writer Mark Millar and artist Dave Gibbons. This stylish, self-contained story introduced a secret espionage organization with a unique recruitment method, blending Millar's sharp, cinematic action with Gibbons' meticulous, iconic artwork. Though brief, the series served as the direct inspiration for the hit Kingsman film franchise, showcasing how a tight, creator-driven comic can launch a major multimedia property.