Lady S is my latest Eurocomic pick up. Susan is the adopted daughter of an American diplomat and she also happens to be a spy for a secretive organization in Europe- a group that combats terrorism worldwide. She's Estonian and became a thief after her parents were killed trying to defect during the Cold War- after living a precarious existence in several countries she came into contact with James Fitzroy, a roving ambassador for the U.S., and was later adopted by him and his wife. She now puts her considerable skills and quick mind to use for the shadowy group she works for.
Lots of espionage ensues of course. This was a pretty good read with some nifty twists and turns and a spy thriller feel. I enjoyed the art too- the scenery is particularly effective, as were shots of landmarks and whatnot in Belgium and other locations. Susan hails from a rough background and has had to do some dubious things to survive, but now she's a skilled operator as well as a loyal and devoted stepdaughter- the juxtaposition of two different worlds was fun to read.
Lots of espionage ensues of course. This was a pretty good read with some nifty twists and turns and a spy thriller feel. I enjoyed the art too- the scenery is particularly effective, as were shots of landmarks and whatnot in Belgium and other locations. Susan hails from a rough background and has had to do some dubious things to survive, but now she's a skilled operator as well as a loyal and devoted stepdaughter- the juxtaposition of two different worlds was fun to read.
Now, that does sound like a good one. A spy comic would be fab.
ReplyDeleteA spy comic sounds like so much fun! And I do like the look of the cover and your description of the art makes it sound like it could be a great comic. :)
ReplyDeleteThe setting sounds amazing. Never have heard about Estonian spy heroes))
ReplyDeleteLoved the art! And the Estonian angle was nice!
DeleteSOunds fun :)
ReplyDeleteIt was!
DeleteThis does sound fun!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it :)
DeleteOoooo an adopted daughter of an American diplomat YET she's a spy too? I'm repeating everyone else, but this sounds fun to read as she tries to navigate between the two worlds.
ReplyDeleteOh this looks fun! I went through a spy fiction reading binge years ago but haven't read it in awhile. I realized not that long ago that I'd been missing it.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound like a fun one with the spy stuff! And if the art is like the cover, it does look nice. And it's nice when the artists are good at scenery and that sort of stuff as well and incorporate it nicely.
ReplyDeleteThis would make a great video game in the vein of Tomb Raider. Ha ha. 👍✨
ReplyDeleteA spy comic book sounds pretty good. Sounds fun.
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