Velvet

The 2015-2018 series Velvet from Dani Books is a taut, three-issue espionage thriller centered on a middle-aged secretary at a secret intelligence agency who is forced to step into the field when her boss is murdered. Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Steve Epting, the series redefines the classic spy narrative by putting a veteran support staffer—not a young operative—at the heart of a conspiracy. Its tight, focused run delivers a complete, character-driven story that matters for its fresh take on the genre.