Historical Fiction
Classics Illustrated #17
2013·124 pages
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This graphic adaptation of Joseph Conrad's novel follows Mr.
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"The Secret Agent" is the story of Mr. Verloc, a reluctant spy who is pressured by his superiors into joining an anarchist plot to blow up the Greenwich Observatory in 1886 London. This unspeakable act of terror sets the stage for a gripping political thriller, brought to life by John K. Snyder's extraordinary comics art.
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Graphic bombing explosion causing dismemberment and death; a detailed stabbing murder; intense violent confrontations central to the plot.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity and coarse language in dialogue.
Substance use
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Brief depictions of alcohol consumption in social and domestic settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Pervasive themes of anarchy, political terrorism, espionage, and social critique in Victorian London.
Self-harm / suicide
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On-page depiction of suicide by jumping into water; suicidal ideation following a murder.
Abuse & suffering
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Exploitation of a mentally disabled character leading to his death; domestic violence including murder; emotional cruelty in family dynamics.
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