Green Lantern: Legacy

by Minh Le and Andie Tong

[Quirky Cat]

I received a copy of Green Lantern: Legacy through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Green Lantern: Legacy is the latest graphic novel from DC’s new Zoom Series. It’s written intentionally to pull in a younger audience. And that means we’re about to meet one of the youngest Green Lanterns yet.
Tai Pham is only twelve years old, but he has what it takes to be a Green Lantern. His whole life he never knew that his grandmother carried such an important job. He had thought she was enough of a superhero for bringing his Vietnamese family over to America and making a home for them all. But it turns out that she was an actual superhero as well.
While he may be a bit young for the job, he’s thankfully got the support of his friends –whom he trusts enough to confide in about his new superhero status. Together they’re going to take on a villain intent on taking over their little neighborhood. They’re going to continue the legacy his grandmother started.

Green Lantern: Legacy is a sweet and fun read in the Green Lantern universe. It’s perfect for new and young readers – as well as any reader just looking for a bit of a break from all of the heavier superhero plots out in the wild.
Minh Le has written a beautiful new introduction and series here. Tai Pham and his family are exactly what we needed to see in the DC universe. And it’s a strong reminder of all the potential heroes out in the world.
This plot was cute and predictable in all of the right ways, while still being interesting and fun. It’s the right balance, especially for younger readers you might be trying to entice into reading (because really: who doesn’t want to share their love of Green Lanterns with their children?).
Every Green Lantern we’ve met has seemed to have their own spin in regards to using their willpower and the ring. Tai Pham is no exception, and I think fans will be excited to see what he has in store for them. I know I was fascinated by this new revelation.
Andie Tong was the artist for this project, and they did an excellent job. I loved the balance of modern and tradition, both in the characters and the artwork itself. It was the perfect blend for this series. And I hope that if the series continues, Andie Tong will stay onboard.
I really enjoyed reading Green Lantern: Legacy, and can’t help but find myself excited to see more works like this coming out of DC. It’s exactly the sort of plot I’ve been hoping to see; one that is approachable to all audiences, giving kids a chance to follow in their parents footsteps.