: The franchise began with the 2012 comic book The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons.

: Director Matthew Vaughn and writer Mark Millar collaborated to turn the comic into a high-octane film experience.

: Eco-terrorist Richmond Valentine, played by Samuel L. Jackson, serves as the primary threat in the first film.

: The prequel The King's Man details the founding of the organization by Orlando Oxford. 🎬 Iconic Story Elements