author: Mark Waid
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2014/02/16
date added: 2014/02/16
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
Mark Waid's Green Hornet takes the pulp hero in interesting directions. Green Hornet pretends to be a criminal, and backs that up with apparent violent acts, threats, and bribes. In truth, the information gained is used against the criminals as Green Hornet and Cato fight crime.
When a crazed bomber threatens the city, the Green Hornet attempts to find him and stop him before he strikes again. The choices made by the Green Hornet, including what looks like the accusation of an innocent man, seem to be driven by ego. These choices drive Kato to leave and the Green Hornet is headed for a major fall. Can he recover everything in time to stop the real bomber?
It's a gritty story, and I really liked it. It has shades of Citizen Kane. Also, presenting the Hornet as flawed and fallible makes for a pretty good story. Mark Waid's story is excellent and Daniel Indro's art is very good. I enjoyed it and would love to read more in this series.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this graphic novel.
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