Comic Books - The Green Hornet History
In this article we're going to briefly discuss one of the darkest heroes in comic book history, The Green Hornet. The Green Hornet actually hit the scene as a radio program before it ever saw the light of day as a comic book. The radio show debuted in 1936. This was two years before Superman hit the scene in comic books and three years before the creation of Batman. Yes, The Green Hornet did come before both of them though most people don't realize that. The character of The Green Hornet was created by George W. Trendle, who stated in his creation that John Reid, who was the Lone Ranger, was the great-uncle of Britt Reid, the Green Hornet. Something else very few people know. The Green Hornet was one of the forerunners of the super hero genre. And since Trendle linked The Green Hornet to The Lone Ranger, it could be said that The Lone Ranger was also a forerunner. Like many crime-fighters that came after him, The Green Hornet wore a mask, as did The Lone Ranger. The Green Hornet's true identity of Britt Reid, was an editor of a newspaper, the Daily Sentinel. This way he could keep an eye on what was going on in the world around him, much like Clark Kent did as Superman when he took a job working as a reporter at the Daily Planet. There were actually many parallels between Reid and Kent even though Reid was human and Kent was from the planet Krypton. Unlike The Lone Ranger though who got rid of his true identity and just went by The Lone Ranger, Britt Reid kept both of his identities. Newspaper publisher by day and crime-fighter by night. The Green Hornet did not fight crime on his own, however. He had his trusty sidekick Kato, who was Reid's Oriental houseboy. Kato was a master at martial arts long before Kung Fu movies were even thought of. Kato was really the muscle of the team while Reid was more of the brains, though he could put up a pretty big fight when and if he had to. Unlike many of the super heroes that came after him, The Green Hornet was a plainly dressed man. He wore a hat popular during the times and a coat. The only thing he wore that would even be remotely considered odd was his mask. But as crime fighters went, he was a dull one to look at. Kato too wore a mask and was dressed like a chauffeur. The two certainly didn't win any awards for original fashion. The Green Hornet's car was the Black Beauty. This vehicle was created long before Batman's Batmobile and had every gadget inside that you could think of, from rocket blasters to laser beams. The Green Hornet also had a Hornet Gun which could blow the locks clean off of doors. The one thing fairly unique about the Hornet, especially for the times, was that he was looked at as a bad guy. This made his job that much harder with the police also on his tail. The comic eventually made its way to a hit TV series starring Van Williams and the ever popular Bruce Lee.
-------------------------------------------------------
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Comic Books
-------------------------------------------------------
|
Other Articles
Crafting for Profit and Pleasure - is it Possible? Spending your time doing what you love and getting paid for it seems like the ultimate dream job, but as you start crafting for profit, the pleasure can so easily wither away. Once you're a professional crafter, your focus is on your business and making money, and your creativity and enjoyment usually suffers first.When you first s ...The Intelligent Way To Search For Collectibles On eBay You would be surprised at the items that have been collecting dust in some of the garages and attics of many worldwide households. When it's time to do a little spring cleaning, eBay fills with some of the unwanted possessions from a wide range of characters. You never know when that collectible you've been wanting forever will appear as a listi ...Ham Radio Operators Coffee Mug Almost any place that you look if there are Amateur (Ham) Radio Operators at least one has a coffee mug in their hand, if they are operating a radio it is sitting next to the rig! It depends where they are, at the talk-in (TI) for a Hamfest or just ragchewing the mug is not far away.If they are operating at home (in their radio shack) ...Interesting Uses for Your Winter Sled! What should you do with your snow sleds now that winter is over? Yes, you could just hang them back up in the garage to gather dust until the next major snowfall, or you could try one of these suggestions.· Shelving -- A classic, wood toboggan can be turned into an interesting shelf. Take your toboggan (this is for a sled without runner ...Buying Cheap Humidors There are numerous vendors who offer humidors at low prices. Many retail stores have departments that sell humidors of many kinds. Typically though retail stores will offer limited styles of smaller desktop and travel humidors. There are also stores that specialize in humidors and cigars that offer upgraded models of humidors and may even offer ...Taking Care Of Your Quilt Quilters spend a lot of time choosing fabric, painstakingly cutting and piecing it together to form a family heirloom that is irreplaceable. But then what happens? How do you ensure it is protected?Unfortunately, most quilts are left on open shelves, or hung on the wall, or crammed into cupboards or wardrobes. In some cases they may be ...Seashells - Best for Gel Candles Seashells are excellent inserts for gel candles. Using some shells of different type, starfish, sand and artificial fish you can create most amazing seascape candles. There are hundreds of different seashells types. Cones, helmets, tritons and conchs are the most popular for making gel candles. All seashells are heat and fire resistant, so you c ...Money Making Hobbies - Which Ones? Which ones can be money making hobbies? A friend made a life-sized cow out of plywood once. He painted it, put it in the yard, and people started asing if he would sell it. He soon had a waiting list of customers for his plywood cows. With a profit of about fifty dollars each, he wasn't getting rich, but isn't making money with your hobby more f ...The Early Years in the Helicopter History History tells us that the first concept of man trying to defy gravity and actually fly was through a helicopter flight. Accounts date way back 400 BC in ancient China with a hand-spun toy made from a stick and feather that flew when rapidly spun between palms to generate enough lift and then released.However, the very first, more realisti ...Antiques -The Past Never Goes Out Of Style As a society, we all must be a little paranoid. We can barely contain ourselves, waiting for the next techno gadget to make our lives better. And even if our lives isn't better for owning it; we have to buy it anyway, just to keep up with the Jones'. As soon as we get this new toy, it's great, at least for a little while. We eventually get b ...Treasure Hunting - Part Two Treasure hunting begins at home. People regularly find famous old books and valuable antiques in their attics, so get up there and look. One couple opened their walls while remodeling, and found them insulated with thousands of old and valuable movie posters. In the thirties a theater owner ahd put them there. The couple sold $200,000 worth of t ...Duct Tape Crafts Duct tapes have become an indispensable part of a tool kit. These strong, multi-purpose adhesive tapes are a popular means of fixing broken materials and equipments. However, the use of duct tapes is not limited to emergency patch-up measures. They are now used for creating a range of accessories and decorative items. Today, duct tape crafts are ...How to Hide from Sudoku My wife noticed that I was doing the Sudoku puzzles in our local rag instead of the crossword. They start easy on Monday and increase in difficulty towards the end of the week. She decided I should have a thick book of Sudoku puzzles to take up the next twenty years. She bought me a copy of Jumbo Sudoku for Christmas. You can get your cop ...6 Quick Steps to Stamp Collecting You get your mail, riffle through, then suddenly you spot that colorful postage stamp and you think, "I should be collecting them."Or, you're probably awed over that huge collection of stamps featured at the nearby museum. You look at it and say, "That looks like an interesting hobby."Well then, welcome to the world of postage stam ...The Beauty of Computer Made Cards I admit that the store bought cards are beautiful, sometimes funny and easy to buy. I also concede that most of the amateur efforts at card making are woefully sad looking. The low cost of a computer made card is a plus for the frugal minded but may make us look cheap if it doesn’t please the recipient.The beauty of a home made card is ...Bonsai Tree Care Bonsai was first discovered over one thousand years ago in China although it was not known as "bonsai" back then, instead it was known as "punsai".Growing bonsai trees has become a very popular activity all around the world, it is a little different from other plants and trees that tend to appear everywhere and that is what makes them s ...3 Reasons Mom Should Have A Hobby Moms these days are busy, but we're more stressed than ever before and in need of lifestyle choices that help us be happier. Pursuing a hobby may be just the ticket.Having a hobby relieves stressSpending time with a hobby replaces negative thoughts and replaces them with positive thoughts and feelings. Having a hobby or creative ou ...3 Steps to Improving Your Craft Show Profit Here are those three things broken down even further for you:1.) Simple products – OK, a pet rock might be a little too simple (however, it might come back), but living room furniture goes a little bit beyond the standard craft show item. When you are thinking about simple crafts it doesn't have to be simpleminded. Here is a good rule of ...Craft Fairs, Bazaars & Flea Markets...Oh, My! Many names are associated with events such as these. Craft Fairs, Bazaars, Flea Markets and Swap Meets are a few names you can find. Whatever the name…they all mean the same thing. They allow you to meet new and interesting people (hopefully customers), spend quality time with your family and more of course most importantly make some extra cash. ...Paper Crafts - 5 Tips to Save Money Do you have artistic hands that can create amazing things from a piece of paper? From such a simple and basic material, you can do anything from beautiful 3D flowers to scrapbooks which will preserve the life story of your family for generations to come. But there is something more amazing. These materials you use to do your art can be quite ...Oil Candle Supplies Oil candles are one of the oldest types of candles in use. They are safer, cleaner, convenient and cheaper than wax candles. Oil candles also have a constant flame height unlike wax candles, with no dripping wax! However, they need a little bit of maintenance including the occasional wick adjustment and cleaning. And they burn continuously for a ...A Light Hearted Look At Family Tree Research What a rewarding hobby it can be to research your family tree. You have your starting point with your grand parents who unfortunately are no longer with us, but you feel sure your family would love to discover their heritage. However, for some reason your mother seems reluctant to discuss the family. Strange? Perhaps, but you put it down to the ...Researching Genealogy Online? Here are Ten Tips Researching your family history can be a rewarding and satisfying experience. Here are some tips to make your exploration go smoothly.1. Gather All of Your Genealogy InformationBefore starting any type of genealogical research, it’s a good idea to gather all of your known information. This way you will not waste time searchi ...The Damascus Grand Rotary Sewing Machine and Its Reputation The Damascus Grand Rotary Sewing Machine, sold by Montgomery Ward, decades ago, remains one of the most beloved machines ever created. People around the globe still use, revere, and protect their Grand Rotary sewing machine.A collector's item, this amazing machine at the time sewed about 1/3 quicker than all other models at the time and i ...Logo Embroidery: Ways to Express Yourself Logo embroidery on headbands can feel a little bit overreacting at times. Logos were not used so much in the past years. But the trend is changing: logos are becoming more and more popular. You can see logo embroidery everywhere on clothes. Logos can be put on any garment to enrich your personal style. What’s more, logos are so different that yo ...
|