With Atomic Blonde’s release imminent in the UK, you might be wondering where its phenomenal, badass, female protagonist ca
me from. I’m glad you asked. 😉
“It is based on Antony Johnston and Sam Hart’s 2012 graphic novel The Coldest City, published by Oni Press, which revolves around a spy who has to find a list of double agents who are being smuggled into the West on the eve of the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989.” – Wikipedia
The Coldest City – “A bit of a masterpiece… reminded me of John Le Carré in its very plausible complexity, but a lot more engaging and exciting.” – ALAN MOORE
“A world of heavy shadow and blurred motivation, filled with doubt, cruelty, and prejudice… Johnston and Hart have turned out a superlative spy thriller.” – GREG RUCKA
This is hopefully the first of many films to bring our favorite female graphic novel badasses to the big screen. Here are a few recommended adult (NB: Like the film these are 15+ – Clishmaclaver) graphic novels to help scratch your Lady James Bond itch, care of Book Riot: 5 Graphic Novels for Fans of Atomic Blonde
Art credit: ©2017 Universal Pictures
