This was a solid read.
The Hornet is still maintaining his cover as a villain in late 1930s Chicago. However, at least one new vigilante in town appears to be in on The Hornet's secret that the masked man and Kato are really the good guys. The more pressing issue for the heroic duo is a new, and vicious mob boss who has moved into Chicago and he is inflicting a lot of damage on the city's populace.

GREEN HORNET: REIGN OF THE DEMON is a comic book from Dynamite Comics written by David Liss with art by Kewber Baal featuring the Green Hornet, and sidekick Kato, of course.

Demone is the latest criminal terrorizing Central City, and with a new police chief, and introducing an unfamiliar super hero (named “Swashbuckler”), Green Hornet and Kato are in the familiar position of super hero being unfairly accused of wrong doings, and they have to overcome this obstacle while attempting to put down the menace Demone before it’s too late.

GREEN HORNET: REIGN OF THE DEMON is the second comic book that I’ve read from Dynamite Comics, the first being JAMES BOND: FELIX LEITER, and I’m impressed with the writing and artwork from both of these. Since I’ve only read a few comics as an adult, I’m looking forward to more in the future and will most likely be reading more produced by Dynamite Comics.

Recommended to fans of comics, both young and old.

4 stars.

The story failed to hold my attention. Green Hornet doesn't grab me as a hero (or even an anti-hero). And, probably the worst crime in graphic novels, poor, murky artwork and too small panels made it an unpleasant read.

This volume collects issues 1-4 of this series. Britt Reid has changed careers. He sold the newspaper to go into the new business of radio. Meanwhile, as the Green Hornet, he has mostly dismantled the Chicago mob. However, a new villain, Demone, who is very well prepared for Green Hornet, rises to fill the void. As if things were not bad enough, a new vigilante, The Swashbuckler, appears, and The Sentinel newspaper has a new eager beaver reporter pestering Britt. There is a lot going on.


The story picks up right away. If you have not read this comic before, you get enough exposition to get you caught up, making the comic accessible to new readers. The comic's story combines intrigue and mystery with plenty of action. The story builds up the tension well as questions arise: who really is Demone? is the new police commissioner corrupt or not? and other questions. Some questions get answered by the end, but are also left with a cliffhanger that sets up the next part of the story arc.


We also get good, colorful art that brings the story to life. The characters look very good in this one.


Overall, I really liked this volume. Fans of the Green Hornet will be pleased. It's a good choice for libraries with graphic novel collections, especially if they want something other than the usual DC and Marvel comics fare.

'Green Hornet: Reign of the Demon' written by David Liss and with art by Kewber Baal finds the Green Hornet and Kato with some new competition for crimefighting in Central City.

There is a new masked criminal in Central City going by the name of Demone. Along with the new criminal, there is also a new chief of police and, coincidentally, a new crimefighter named Swashbuckler. At first, he is convinced that the Green Hornet and Kato are the bad guys that they lead everyone to believe. Can they keep Swashbuckler from getting in the way and stop Demone from his reign of terror?

The art is pretty good. So is the story. There are some twists and turns along the way. I've read a few Green Hornet graphic novels and I thought this was better than most.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

I liked the old school style. The swashbuckler was fun and brought some comic relief to the dark story. The art was OK but the story was better. The mystery was good and did offer a few surprises. This comic can be read as a stand alone. Enjoy this noir comic.

Green Hornet and Kato are up against a very strange case. A new criminal mastermind known as Demone as moved into Chicago. And to add insult to injury, so has a masked superhero known as The Swashbuckler. Plus the new police commissioner has a liking for Brett Reid's secretary Miss Case. Will the distractions prove too much? Will Brett Reid actually use his brain rather than relying on luck to win? And who is the true villain? Also, who is giving all the clues to the reporter Miss Travis? Read and find out.

While it seems like there was a bit more to the story before and even after it, this volume of comics was a great adventure. The character of the Green Hornet can be tricky to pull off, as we've seen in that terrible movie (I know I had to bring it up). But this story stayed true to the characters and had a great plot to follow along the way. The art was well done, and if you're a fan of the Green Hornet and Kato, pick this up!

I read a lot of comic books and graphic novels and think it's great because they generally have quick to digest stories for when I'm on the run. Plus, I think it's amazing to learn more about characters that I've loved for years, but may not have read too much about. This was the exception across the board. I wasn't familiar with Green Hornet, but had the opportunity to receive an advance edition for review purposes. It took me over a month to read because the story and style of art were not very gripping for me. I would still suggest this for folks who have a background with Green Hornet and want to expand their knowledge. .

There's a new criminal mastermind in town and he wears a mask, Demone. There also a new vigilante, Swashbuckler.

The Good: I liked Swashbuckler and thought it was kind of cool that he was an immigrant. I also liked seeing Lenore learning the vigilante game. Green Hornet could definitely use more strong female characters.

The Bad: Demone is set up as having this larger plan and further motives than making money but we never find out what those are. That's OK in an ongoing series, but not so in miniseries. All dangling plot lines should be tied up at the end of a miniseries.

The Ugly: The coloring in this book was pretty atrocious. It's dark and muddy and obscures the art. I thought the art was nothing special until I got to the sketches in the back and they looked better than the actual book.

I have almost no knowledge of The Green Hornet or the mythology of the character but I had no problem following the story.

The Green Hornet and Kato have recently stamped out a Chicago crime lord and now a new figure has stepped up to fill the void. Demone, a mask wearing criminal mastermind with a sinister agenda. As The Hornet tries to get a handle on who this new villain is and what he's all about another larger-then-life character arrives on the scene. The Swashbuckler is a vigilante with a visual image that calls to mind a mix of Guy Fawkes and D'artagnan. Is he friend or foe? That's what The Green Hornet has to determine.

I have recently returned to the world of comics after a 25 year or so absence. I have no idea what is trendy, edgy, or state-of-the-art. I know what I like. I have an "old-school" type sensibility. I want a good story, some decent art, and to be entertained. Green Hornet: Reign of the Demon fits the bill perfectly.

The art is first rate with a color scheme that seems to really accentuate the era (pre-World War II) being represented in the story. A splash of bright color here and there with darker colors filling out the scene without being bleak or overly dark. It sets a kind of noir tone that works well.

The story is good. A tiny bit cliched and maybe a tad corny at times but, again, it serves the overall tone by keeping with the era being represented.

I would recommend The Green Hornet: Reign of The Demon to any fan of classic hero comics.

***Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this title.

This is another Green Hornet comic book volume that I enjoyed. I liked that this one is “old school” in that it is situated in the past rather than the present. Putting the Green Hornet in our contemporary era seems to take away something from the story and I was disappointed when other Green Hornet graphic novels did that. So I’m glad that one of the latest Green Hornet from Dynamite Entertainment retain the 1930s-40s era of the Green Hornet. Note: If you don’t want to read any spoiler skip the next paragraph and read what follows after that.


This story was different than other ones I read in that the Green Hornet not only had his partner Kato helping him but also a lady name Casey who is one of Britt Reid’s secretary who knows of Reid’s secret that he is the Green Hornet. In fact in thinking about Casey one sees an interesting theme in this book of those who want to help the Green Hornet even though the Green Hornet doesn’t want it or acknowledge it and others knowing the identity of the Green Hornet. Concerning the story’s interesting subplots about those helping the Green Hornet’s partner we see the example of Casey wanting to prove herself to the Green Hornet that she is useful and capable of taking on dangerous situations. Then there’s the introduction of another mysterious costume hero name the Swashbuckler who wants to help the Green Hornet and while readers get the sense of uncertainty of whether the Swashbuckler is a hero or a potential undercover villain that is part of the suspense of the story nevertheless the Swashbuckler has his moments of assisting the Green Hornet. Then there’s the second subplot of those who know more about the Green Hornet more than the Green Hornet realizes. Of course there’s Casey but the Swashbuckler also argues against the Green Hornet saying he knows the Green Hornet is not a villain but one of the good guys. Furthermore you also have a female journalist who wants to talk to Britt Reid about the Green Hornet who seem to know more than others do (see the conclusion!). I found the subplots just as interesting, if not even more interesting than the main plot of the Green Hornet going after his villains. Why is that? I think there’s no such thing as a “lone ranger,” and as the saying goes, even the Lone Ranger had “Tonto.” God has created as social beings; we also need others in a healthy way.

Overall a fun story-line. There’s the classic good guys versus bad guys and the duo of a hero with his sidekick(s) scenario. But the subplot mentioned above made it more interesting. I do recommend this graphic novel.

NOTE: This book was provided to me free by Diamond Book Distributors and Net Galley without any obligation for a positive review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.

This is definitely a grittier version of Green Hornet than previous audiences or fans might be used to. Not so much on the pithy or goofy one liners but heavy on the noir crime fighting, and of course Kato is a force to be reckoned with. I really enjoyed it!