The Secret Service #4 Review

The Secret Service #4

by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons

So far, the Secret Service has been Harry Potter meets James Bond. But does this issue continue to live up to the first three?

Millar pulls out all the stops for the family drama on Gary's home front and spy training. Millar is starting to develop his characters, even Gary's mom. Millar definitely gives us a great action scene that takes up about a quarter of the issue, and it's awesome. However, Millar doesn't give us much insight into the overall mystery of the kidnappings of sci-fi movie actors and directors. Also, how  did Gary suddenly become as skilled as his uncle? It's strange to see him being such a badass after only about a month or two of training at the Spy School. 

Dave Gibbon's art looks astounding here.  He  shines  in the action scenes, and even violence junkies won't mind admiring his art during the quieter moments. Sometimes, Gibbons does slip  as he gives us some  awkward facial expressions.

The Secret Service lags a little bit in this issue, but still continues to shine. 

STORY: 4/5

ART: 3/5

VERDICT: 3.5/5