While it was a little different then I expected, it's still a well done story about the Lone Ranger, and the Green Hornet. The story did a good job connecting the two heroes stories, and explored interesting avenues that answers cool "What If" questions. Any more information and it would be spoilers, pick it up if you're a fan.

As a fan of both characters and a former avid comic collector (and yes, I still have boxes of the best of my collection), I was intrigued by this interesting combination. While there were a few aspects that didn’t thrill me, there were enough highlights to make this graphic novel enjoyable.

The artwork (Giovanni Timpano, with color by Pete Pentazis) was okay the first two issues, then really took off in the third issue and continued through the next two issues. Panel layout became more attractive, and the use of dark ink to color the area between panels served to extend many pages into full page drawings. This was a bonus, as throughout the entire novel there are many large drawings taking up half a page or more. The brown theme that appeared periodically throughout all five issues seemed to offer the feeling of being in the past, and was a nice touch.

The author (Michael Uslan) ties in many historical figures and events from the past. I thought that sometimes this worked well, while at others it felt forced and overplayed. For instance, the first page included political posters of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alf Landon, which caught my eye immediately and helped reinforce the time period. The inclusion of the first appearance of Superman in Action Comics (shown being sold at a newsstand) gave me a smile. However, it almost became unbelievable as the parade of historical figures continue to march through the panels. Sometimes it became silly, with Teddy Roosevelt reciting parts of the Bat Masterson theme song from the TV show or later when Masterson talks about a “Masterson-mobile” but states it would be ridiculous to call it a “Batmobile.” Sorry, that’s going a little too far for a cheap laugh.

Mr. Uslan did go to great lengths to ensure the readers caught all the period references by inserting a helpful guide at the end entitled “Footnotes to History.” This was very interesting, as I did not catch everything he had inserted into the story, and found myself flipping back through the pages to take a second look. With such an interest in making the history match with the story, I questioned the term “people of color” and the 21st century feel to some of the race issues presented. While there were definitely racial problems in the 1930s and the author deserves kudos for introducing some readers to the story of Jesse Owens, I didn’t understand the present-day overtones the author inserted into the tale.

I also want to mention the five issue covers that are included. All are awesome, some are breathtaking, and every one of them help to set the mood of the story.

Overall, a good book, especially for those who appreciate artwork. The story is interesting, and tying two characters together in an adventure (especially given their age differences) had to present a challenge, which the author handled well. While it wasn’t anything like I expected, it was entertaining and a solid four-star effort.

NOTE: This graphic novel was read using my pc and not my Kindle.