Special 10-page preview! WHO IS THE GREEN HORNET? A hero? A criminal? He doesn’t even know, himself… In a near future where the financial crisis never resolved, Chicago is more corrupt than ever. The rich are few and wield unimaginable power and influence. The poor are countless and live without hope. Gangs vie for control of the streets. Heroes have long been forgotten… Until now. Witness the birth of a new GREEN HORNET in THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES! #1. An ultimate tale in the making, THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES! Features the writing of acclaimed Lone Ranger scribe Brett Matthews, cover artist John Cassaday and interior artist Ariel Padilla!

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

The previews gives us the introduction to a modern spin on the Green Hornet and at the same time it is setting up a world filled with crime and justice which I personally found to be very intriguing and interesting.

But I need to admit that the storyline feels a bit rushed, leaving some plot points underdeveloped. Which really disappointed me in a way. 

The characters in this preview are okay for the most part. The main characters have a very interesting dynamics and they are pretty compelling as characters. But their backstories and motivations could benefit from further exploration. At the same time there is no character development happening in this preview. 

When it comes to the side characters in this preview they have no personalities or anything that makes them standout. And because of this they are very forgettable and they don’t add anything to the plot of this preview.

The artwork in this preview is pretty fun and good. Because it effectively conveying the action-packed scenes and urban atmosphere which this preview tries to give us. The illustrations complement the narrative well, enhancing the overall experience with a gritty, stylish flair.

This preview gives us the themes of justice and vigilantism. And for the most part these themes are well-presented but at times they feel very unexplored and seem shallow at times. 

So will I buy and read the full version of this comic book ? Maybe. My list of all the books and comic book is already very long but if I find some time to squeeze in the full version of this comic book then yes I will read it.

I Give This Book 3 / 5