Originating on wxyz in detroit, the character soon found a national audience in the united states, first on the mutual network and then on the nbc blue later abc network. When was it first mentioned that the green hornet was the greatnephew of the lone ranger. The radio show depicts britt reid, who in contemporary times, fights crime with a secret identity and a sidekick called kato. The series, titled green hornet comics, was published by helnit comics sometimes called holyoke, with. Now, superstar filmmaker kevin smith and actorcomedian ralph garman join forces with artist ty templeton batman 66 to bring these two iconic characters and their famous partners together again. The green hornet became thought of as one of his citys biggest criminals, allowing him to walk into suspected racketeers offices and ply them for information, or even demand a cut of their profits. Unfollow the green hornet comic 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The green hornet lobby card for the green hornet 1940. It features the green hornet and kato, as well as the shadow, the spider and many other pulp heroes. Year one and brett matthews the green hornet strikes. The green hornet lunch box national museum of american. This video is not made for kids, this video is for adult collectors the history and origin of the green hornet the green hornet and kato comicgeddon tv is a place where all geek culture collides. The green hornet and kato comicgeddon tv is a place where all geek culture collides. Jack benny green hornet old time radio kato detective ninja crime mystery comic books. The character was revived in 1966 for a shortlived television series starring van williams as britt reid. Green hornet green hornet, fictional crime fighter originally created for radio in 1936. Champions of justice uslan, michael, timpano, giovanni on.
In now comics brit reid was the first green hornet. The green hornet comic books green hornet wiki fandom. Untitled story, script by fran striker, art by bert whitman associates. The popularity of the radio show led to a pair of green hornet movie serials both produced in 1940 as well as numerous comic book appearances.
Comic books the green hornet history ezinearticles. The green hornet was originally a product of 1930s radio and not comic books. A few months ago i read for the first time two comic books on the character green hornet that left me hooked so when i saw this story of green hornet and the lone ranger i felt compelled to read it right away. In january 2011 a new green hornet movie came out, staring seth rogen as gh and adding a humor element to the movie. In conjunction with the release of the new film, ive decided to compile this list of some of my favorite comic books featuring the green hornet. The green hornet is an american comic book series published by dynamite entertainment that premiered in 2010 and ran until 20.
He fought crime all the way though world war ii and for a time afterwords. Other than that minor distinction, the similarities to batman were many. Mar 20, 2020 letterer extraordinaire taylor esposito batman, no one left to fight plays the comic book bass with his consistently onpoint storytelling. Harvey continued the numbering of the helnit series, while helnit also continued the numbering under a different title. A brief 75year history lesson on black superheroes in comic. Jan 12, 2011 on january 14, 2011 a brand new superherocomedy film, the green hornet, will be released by columbia pictures. Since his 1930s radio debut, the character has appeared in numerous serialized dramas in a wide variety of media. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The characters are well developed and a believable story line. Never was comic strips the green hornet the daily cartoonist. Ron goulart has related that bert whitman told him that when he sold the rights to the green hornet comic book a couple of years later that he was certain hed made more money selling the comicbook rights to the character than any publisher ever made from the comics.
Cover pencil and ink credits from west stephan june 20, 2006. Get the best deals on green hornet harvey golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. This tin lunch box was manufactured by thermos in 1967. His most popular comic series being the green hornet and the terminator with alex ross. Britt reid was dan reids grandson and dan reid was the lone rangers nephew. It relates the complete history of the green hornet and his sidekick kato. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book. This is the comic book version of kevin smiths unproduced green hornet film and dynamite is the only place to get in on the action it all begins here. Lau as they present the one and only origin of the green hornet and kato.
Sentinel that carried the story of the weekly racket or spy ring being smashed. Fortunately, i did have a complete set of the lone ranger novels published between 193657. We have 35 books to download or read online the latest is green hornet comics 10. The character of dan reid, who appeared on the lone ranger program as the masked mans nephew, was also featured on the green hornet as britt reids father, making the green hornet the grandnephew of the lone ranger. Masks stylized masks is a crossover comic book series by dynamite entertainment, written by chris roberson with art by alex ross. Britt reid, publisher of the daily sentinel the green hornet. History of the green hornet part 004the green hornet. Everyone is putting in the work to deliver not only the best green hornet series but the best comic series available today. Scott has crafted a green hornet story unlike any other and im so excited to be the one who gets to draw it. Britt reid and katos first year as the green hornet and kato. Green hornet gold key 01, 02, 03the green hornet was britt reid. The green hornet expansion continues as dynamite presents the original tales of comics most iconic hero. Trendle and fran striker, with input from radio director james jewell.
Kato was the hornets assistant and has been played by a number of actors. The great super hero bust part two part one here by billy ingram. The green hornet was originally created as a radio program in the 1930s, but existed as film serials, comic book series, and a television show that this lunch box was based on. Created by orrin cromwell evans, the comic book is the first to be produced, written and drawn by only africanamerican writers and artists. Ron is a professional writer for over twentyfive years, having worked on comic book projects such as the hulk, popeye, rambo and peter pan. The masked man has appeared in so many different mediums with attendant revisions and embellishments regarding his origin it was almost impossible to reconcile and meld them all into a single whole. Sting of the green hornet comic books for sale online. In 1967, television history was made when two masked crime fighters met in a historic crossover. The books story is based on the unused script smith had written for a green hornet feature film. The green hornet is a fictional masked crimefighting superhero created in 1936 by george w. A chronology of the lone ranger and the green hornet. Original cover pencil and ink credit was given to al avison. Set in the continuity of that earlier teamup, batman, the green hornet, robin and kato must go up. The best site for downloading free public domain golden age comic books.
Britt reid was a part playboy until the murder of his father left. As of the 2010s, the comicbook rights are licensed to dynamite entertainment. Kato is a fictional character from the green hornet series. Payment details shipping details we ship anywhere in the united states. Since his radio debut in the 1930s, the green hornet has appeared in numerous serialized dramas in a wide variety of media.
A history of radio, motion pictures, comics and television. Green hornet, fictional crime fighter originally created for radio in 1936. Free file downloads, online comic viewer, plus a helpful, knowledgeable community. The lone ranger radio series inspired a spinoff called the green hornet. The green hornet actually hit the scene as a radio. On january 14, 2011 a brand new superherocomedy film, the green hornet, will be released by columbia pictures. While the police and public believe the hornet to be a ruthless.
Cosmicking home view all listings see feedback add to favorite sellers leave feedback description the green hornet. Below we take a look at 75 years of black superheroes in comic books. The green hornet actually hit the scene as a radio program before it ever saw the light of day as a comic book. This character has appeared with the green hornet in film, television, book and comic book versions. A star of oldtime radio and tv, the green hornet returns in this stylish comic series. The green hornet is a fictional character created by george w. The world is going to change for the green hornet and kato in a huge way. The last green hornet movie took the franchise down a comedic route as seth rogen took on the title role, but it appears as if another big screen reboot is now on the way thanks to amasia. Blood ties if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Britt reid, daring young ownerpublisher of the daily sentinel, dons a mask and fights crime as the green hornet. The company offered a special sampler for free comic book day.
Britt reid learns of several large insurance companies being tricked into paying burglary. The character premiered in the green hornet, an american radio program that. The series, titled green hornet comics, was published by helnit comics sometimes called holyoke, with the writing attributed to fran striker. The green hornet was one of radios bestknown and most distinctive adventure shows. Whitman then sold his comic book rights to harvey publications. Various green hornet comic book series have been created since 1940. In no particular order, these are 10 worst superhero costumes and worst supervillain costumes in comic book history. Writing a coherent chronology for the lone ranger was a difficult task for a variety of reasons. The vigilante nature of her heros operation quickly resulted in the green hornet being declared an outlaw himself, and britt reid played to it. And 3 im also not including costumes that followed the comic fads of any specific time period, like the extreme padding, pouches, chains and jacketoverthecostume looks from the 90s. The green hornet appeared in film serials in the 1940s, a television show in the 1960s which costarred bruce lee in his first major adult role, multiple comic book series from the 1940s on, and a feature film in january 2011. In anticipation of the upcoming feature film, this january as green hornet month continues here at derekwc presents the history of comics on film.
Green hornet harvey golden age comics 19381955 for sale. Green hornet on dvd plot outline a newspaper publisher and his asian valetmartial arts expert battle crime as the feared green hornet and kato. Even comic geek that i am, i dont own even one green hornet story. The lunch box features imagery from the television series the green hornet on the lid, sides and back. Green hornet 2010 dynamite entertainment comic books. Trendle and fran striker, with input from radio director james jewell, in 1936. Dec 29, 2014 the green hornet and his sidekick kato have been fighting crime on the radio, in comics and in movies since 1936. Green hornet harvey golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. The first fourissue story arc of the series was written by writerdirector kevin smith. In this article were going to briefly discuss one of the darkest heroes in comic book history, the green hornet.