Description: The
Green Hornet expansion continues as Dynamite presents the original
tales of comics most iconic hero! And Matt Wagner, one of the most
creative creators in comics, takes the reins, bringing the characters
to their basic roots. Joining Wagner is artist Aaron (Sherlock
Holmes) Campbell, whose stunning recreation of the industrial world
of 30s Chicago is sure to wow fans across the globe.
Collects:
The Green Hornet #1-6, with a complete cover gallery
Authors:
Matt Wagner
Artists: Aaron Campbell
Published By:
Dynamite Entertainment
Published When:
Nov. 16 2010
Parental Rating: Teen
Review:
Where did Green Hornet come from? How did he meet Kato? Why did he take up his crime-fighting ways, with their pureness of motivation but a presentation to the world that leaves questions about just which side he is on? These are the stories you will find in this TPB.
The narrative itself jumps from the characters' present (Chicago 1938) to the past and back. The Green Hornet battles mobster Skid Caruso and his minions, gradually drawing closer and increasingly harrying and annoying the boss, in the present.
Flashbacks are mixed in, revealing key moments in the previous months and years that led to Britt Reid's development and introduction to Kato.
Overall, the story is fine, although I found the present to be less interesting than the flashbacks. There was a feeling of inevitability in the tale, and I wished for the plot to move along a little faster toward its end-game.
But the vignettes from the past were engrossing and fascinating. Kato's childhood training and fascination with the advanced skills his father only reluctantly taught him. His participation in the horrific Rape of Nanking events. Britt Reid's fascination with a particular strain of killer hornet, and gradual acceptance of his father's vocation, even if the methods differ greatly. These were well-scripted and perfect bite-sized pieces of the greater whole.
A highlight of this book is the beautiful artwork by Aaron Campbell. The action moves dramatically from one panel to the next, capturing the era and the mood. The tones are dark, as suits the subject matter of a 1930s battle against organized crime. Francesco Francavilla's coloring is outstanding, saturated with reds, oranges and browns as the baseline, with stunning pops of green at key moments.
A beautiful book, with a strong back-story and a so-so main narrative. It all adds up to 4 out of 5 capes.
ISBN-10: 1606901494
ISBN-13:
978-1606901496
Language: English
Pages:
140 pages
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