I'm picking up the two Year One books. I'm waiting for the TPB on the Kevin Smith title. The Kevin Smith Kato and the reprint series both look interesting. I'm not so sure about Green Hornet Strikes & Parallel Lives. I'm going to look at the others as they out.
It reminds me of the Bruce Lee Kato for one thing. I really like kick ass characters like him and Xena: Warrior Princess. I am very intrigued to know about his origin since I know little about his past.
I love the artwork except for a few criticisms. Colton Worley seems to really know and focus on Kato. He knows how to convey both emotion and action, which are essential to a dynamic character like Kato.
The other titles are just versions. I feel like I am reading the authentic story when I read Kato Origins.
Originally Posted by Captain Canuck
Is this a mini series, if it is how many issues?
Last I heard, it was an ongoing.
I skimmed over (to avoid spoilers) a review of this book on Newsarama which concluded that while the book sprinkles hints about the overall picture behind this version of the Hornet, it's not enough to keep one coming back.
Having now read it, I disagree. It may be true for someone who has no interest in the Hornet; I can't put myself in that frame of mind. But as someone who does, I think it does raise curiosity.
In particular, I want to know more about why this Hornet does what he does, how he got started at it, and how it all directly ties in to the "real" Hornet. It doesn't appear as though this is a character that only got inspired by the Hornet, there seems to be a stronger connection than that.
Quite like the art. It's the style I tend to prefer in a comic book.
Unlike Kevin Smiths' version, I thought this was a really good start.
Good start!
Yeah, I enjoyed the first issue, though I made the mistake of not giving it my 100% full attention when first reading it. I got lost despite all the visual cues (and the caption) pointing to the fact that two stories were being shown.
I really love this version of the Hornet. He's just a great visual. The gas mask, the tank, the coat, the green highlights on his costume, all of those things work great. I also thought the taser was a perfect choice, and I hope we see a lot more of it.
Even though it's set in the near future, this feels like a real modern, practical GH, more than any of the others. It looks like you could go down to a couple hardware stores, pick up some supplies, do a little customizing, and you can look like him, and pull off what this Hornet does.
-Pistols
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/gree...ew-100512.html
Newsarama reviewed the first issue, they seemed to kinda like it so now I'm excited to read the book and find out for myself. I need a day off to catch up!
I was sceptical going in, but I execpt for one thing, liked it. And even that makes sense with in the story. as the newsrama article said, It's mthe same basic character concepts with a new look and feel to them. It could be real fun. I'll be back for more.
I liked the costume the Green Hornet wore in the Green Hornet Strikes. It makes sense to wear where a gas mask when using a gas gun. I thought that would make a better costume for one of GH's enemies because of the protection against being gassed.
This story seems to be taking place in the future. However, there is nothing to indicate how far in the future it is happening. I found the book really confusing because of the two simultaneous stories being told.
There are a lot of Green Hornet versions to choose from. Like Coke, I prefer the classic formula.
Last edited by Mr. Fantastic; 05-20-2010 at 05:53 PM.
You know what, the first issue was really enjoyable and the person behind the mask had a "quippy" attitude much like Spider-Man and I found him to be kind of funny, I may end up liking this series more than the core series being written by Kevin Smith right now. I can't wait to read the second issue, the whole story in the first issue with the crime boss exchanging money for info on who Green Hornet is was great, but I wonder if Ried is really dead.....? I guess I'm going to consider this series "Elseworlds" or "What if..." instead on considering it to be canon within the GH continuity, it's still a fun book though whether it continuity or not.
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