In the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity...The Green Turtle was the first Asian American superhero. The original Green Turtle comic only had a short run, but now Gene Luen Yang has revived the character, creating an origin story for a forgotten hero. Hank just wants to enjoy his quiet life running the family grocery store with his father, but his mother wants him to become a superhero, and to clean up their Chinatown neighbourhood! With artwork by Sonny Liew, this dazzling, funny comic's adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore.
This was a fairly enjoyable graphic novel that I borrowed from the library. Gene Leun Yang has offered a possible backstory for The Green Turtle, an almost forgotten superhero from the golden-age comic series, who may have been the first Asian-American superhero. It's a well-written and well-drawn story, with the feel of an old-style comic book. If you're feeling nostalgic and looking for something different, then check this one out.
