The first volume of *Queen and Country* by Greg Rucka is either the tail end of the 90s or 2000. It’s a graphic novel, but totally grounded. No fantasy or sci fi elements. (There are a few prose Q&C novels that are very good as well, but they’re definitely post 9/11 and therefore a different vibe.)
Different era, but *Polostan* by Neal Stephenson came out at the end of last year and it’s the origin story of an very cool and unique female spy character in the run up to World War Two. It’s the start of an ongoing series, so that’s either a plus or a minus depending for various people.
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The first volume of *Queen and Country* by Greg Rucka is either the tail end of the 90s or 2000. It’s a graphic novel, but totally grounded. No fantasy or sci fi elements. (There are a few prose Q&C novels that are very good as well, but they’re definitely post 9/11 and therefore a different vibe.)
Different era, but *Polostan* by Neal Stephenson came out at the end of last year and it’s the origin story of an very cool and unique female spy character in the run up to World War Two. It’s the start of an ongoing series, so that’s either a plus or a minus depending for various people.