The Secret Service is a six-issue comic book limited series created by writer Mark Millar and artist Dave Gibbons, first published by Marvel Comics' Icon imprint from April 2012 to April 2013. The series was later rebranded as Kingsman following the success of its film adaptation. Set in Millar's shared universe known as Millarworld, the story follows Gary London, a streetwise young man recruited by his uncle, Caractacus "Jack" London — a top agent of the elite British intelligence organization Kingsman — to undergo rigorous spy training and ultimately thwart a catastrophic plot by a billionaire tech mogul.
The comic deconstructs and reinvents the classic British spy genre, blending high-octane action with Millar's signature dark humor and over-the-top violence. Dave Gibbons, best known for co-creating Watchmen, brought a clean, detailed visual style that grounded the story's more fantastical elements. The series earned strong reviews for its clever subversion of James Bond tropes and its sharply drawn characters, quickly becoming a cult favorite among spy fiction and comic book fans alike.
Originally conceived from a concept by Millar alongside filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, the series was an immediate critical success and laid the groundwork for one of the most prominent comic-to-film transitions of the 2010s. The collected edition remains a staple of the modern spy comic genre, celebrated for its blend of wit, style, and brutal action set pieces.
