DARK REIGN HOOD #1 (OF 5)
Review by: PaulAllor
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Wow, this was unexpected. The Hood: Dark Reign is essentially an attempt to pick up some of the story threads left behind by Brian K. Vaughan. In fact, pencilling chores are handled by Kyle Holtz, who served as BKV's collaborater and co-creator on the original The Hood mini (these days, Hotz works mainly on Christian material, according to Wikipedia [which is never ever wrong about anything ever]).
Hotz and writer Jeff Parker stay true to Bendis-era elements, such as The Hood's relationship with Madam Masque, and his struggle with Dormammu. But they also play up Vaughan-era material that's been largely minimized or ignored. They remind us that The Hood is, at heart, a street-level criminal, but they also remind us that he started out as a fairly good-hearted guy, who hated the idea of killing someone.
But the thing I probably like most about this book is the supporting cast. Parker and Hotz give ample space to The Hood's live-in-girlfriend/baby-mama, and to his cousin/best-friend/top-lieutenant John King, who has been criminally underused of late.
Finally, the last page features a character reveal that will bring joy to the heart of any Brian K. Vaughan fan. Overall, a very cool book. Bring on issue 2.
Hotz and writer Jeff Parker stay true to Bendis-era elements, such as The Hood's relationship with Madam Masque, and his struggle with Dormammu. But they also play up Vaughan-era material that's been largely minimized or ignored. They remind us that The Hood is, at heart, a street-level criminal, but they also remind us that he started out as a fairly good-hearted guy, who hated the idea of killing someone.
But the thing I probably like most about this book is the supporting cast. Parker and Hotz give ample space to The Hood's live-in-girlfriend/baby-mama, and to his cousin/best-friend/top-lieutenant John King, who has been criminally underused of late.
Finally, the last page features a character reveal that will bring joy to the heart of any Brian K. Vaughan fan. Overall, a very cool book. Bring on issue 2.
Story: 4 - Very Good
Art: 4 - Very Good
Art: 4 - Very Good
Great review! It did seem like the tentative, more human Hood we met in the first mini-series was replaced by some super confident bad ass once Bendis started using the character. It was awesome to see that Jeff Parker is splitting the difference with his portrayal. And I also loved seeing Kyle Holtz back drawing this character. I’m excited for next issue.
Nice review of a surprisingly solid book.
Damn man, you beat me to the punch. oh well, good review dude.