Queen & Country #11

Queen & Country issue 11, published in 2002, serves as the second part of the three-issue story arc titled Operation: Morningstar. Created by Greg Rucka, the series focuses on the operations of the Special Operations Section of MI6, specifically following the protagonist Tara Chace. This arc explores the complexities of international espionage, tradecraft, and the personal toll exacted by a life spent in intelligence service.

The visual identity of this issue was defined by artist Leandro Fernández, whose gritty, minimalist style emphasized the grounded realism Rucka aimed for in the series. Departing from the tropes of traditional superhero comics, the art utilized stark shadows and functional character design to mirror the clandestine nature of the narrative. The series was well-received for its authentic depiction of intelligence work and remains a touchstone for contemporary espionage fiction in the medium.