THE SECRET SERVICE #5
by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons
Everything makes sense now! The Secret Service #5 reveals the big plan Doctor Arnold has in store for the world. It's not terribly original, but the connection between the filmmakers is genius.
Taking off from the last issue, we get to see Gary beat up his stepfather, and it's a very satisfying fight scene. Afterwards, Gary and his uncle Jack head out to find out what Arnold is planning. They go about this by seducing his girlfriend in one of the funniest sequences in a comic ever. This is the best issue of the series Millar has cranked out yet. You're sucked into the story. No matter how over the top it gets, Millar keeps you engaged with his realistic characters, and plot twist. Now, I saw the ending coming from miles away, but I was still shocked when I turned to the final page. When a writer can make a predictable scene still surprise you, you know he did a great job.
On the other hand, Dave Gibbons only does an okay job. His work can feel a bit stiff at times, and some of his faces need work. However, it did feel like he put a lot of work into the opening fight scene, but the art falls a bit flat for the rest of the book.
On the other hand, Dave Gibbons only does an okay job. His work can feel a bit stiff at times, and some of his faces need work. However, it did feel like he put a lot of work into the opening fight scene, but the art falls a bit flat for the rest of the book.
The Secret Service #5 served its purpose as a great penultimate chapter to Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons' secret agent story. Though the art was slightly lackluster, the story blew me away, especially with the conclusion.
STORY: 5/5
ART: 3/5
VERDICT: 4/5
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