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melniksuzuki's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Bullying
Minor: Death
hinn_raven's review against another edition
5.0
A sweet, heartfelt rendition, Tai is a great new addition to the Green Lantern Corps.
analyticalchaos's review against another edition
2.0
I love Green Lantern, so this was an enjoyable read. The incorporation of the Vietnamese immigrant experience was a great touch, and Kim Tran's story was a cool one.
However, this was beat by beat predictable. The dialogue, character personalities, events, etc. I know DC loves writing a good origin story, but I wish they would add some variety to keep the reader on their toes.
However, this was beat by beat predictable. The dialogue, character personalities, events, etc. I know DC loves writing a good origin story, but I wish they would add some variety to keep the reader on their toes.
achilleanshelves's review against another edition
5.0
This was so amazing! I loved Tai so much and can't wait to read more of the character.
mnstucki's review against another edition
4.0
Sort of a cool premise—the green lantern ring gets passed from grandmother to grandson, with a little bit of Vietnamese culture thrown in.
ogreart's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting new take on the Green Lanterns. I would like to see where this goes. Looks like it aims to bring in a new generation of readers. I like the diversity, too.
dantastic's review against another edition
4.0
Tai Pham's grandma is a tough old lady living a double life. What will happen when Tai inherits her strange jade ring...?
My son's birth in August has had me keeping my eyes out for comics I might thrust upon him once he's old enough to read. I saw an article about Green Lantern Legacy and pre-ordered it as soon as I was able, long before my son was actually born.
Before I get into the meat of this, young adult graphic novels like this are probably what will keep the genre alive, pulling in younger readers instead of dropping them into the deep end and forcing them to navigate half a century of comics history. I want my son to be able to enjoy super hero comics, not have decades of continuity weighing him down when he starts reading them.
Tai's family isn't much like my family at first glance but I identified with him right away. I was fortunate to have both of my grandmothers still living into my 30s and they were both tough old broads so I liked Kim Tran right away. Tai also draws quite a bit, something I did a lot when I was thirteen. Also, pho was mentioned a couple times and I would eat pho every damn day if I could.
The Green Lantern mythos is simplified and refined. John Stewart and other Lanterns are in the supporting cast but it's Tai's show. Sinestro is mentioned, as are the Yellow Lanterns. No Guardians of the Universe but this is only the first volume. Tai's supporting cast is introduced, complete with a nemesis. I nerded out a little when Tai recited The Oath for the first time. Some people might gripe about Hal Jordan not being Tai's mentor but this book isn't for them. This is a YA book for new readers.
The writing is pretty slick. While it's a Young Adult book in that the main characters are young adults, I don't think the writing was dumbed down in the least. Tai's neighborhood has a sense of place and the relationships all felt real to me. Andie Tong's art was more to my liking than a lot of what is out there. The figures aren't over-rendered and the coloring isn't dominated by computer effects.
When my son comes of age, I will be happy for him to experience Green Lantern for the first time through the pages of Green Lantern: Legacy. 4.5 out of 5 Power Batteries.
My son's birth in August has had me keeping my eyes out for comics I might thrust upon him once he's old enough to read. I saw an article about Green Lantern Legacy and pre-ordered it as soon as I was able, long before my son was actually born.
Before I get into the meat of this, young adult graphic novels like this are probably what will keep the genre alive, pulling in younger readers instead of dropping them into the deep end and forcing them to navigate half a century of comics history. I want my son to be able to enjoy super hero comics, not have decades of continuity weighing him down when he starts reading them.
Tai's family isn't much like my family at first glance but I identified with him right away. I was fortunate to have both of my grandmothers still living into my 30s and they were both tough old broads so I liked Kim Tran right away. Tai also draws quite a bit, something I did a lot when I was thirteen. Also, pho was mentioned a couple times and I would eat pho every damn day if I could.
The Green Lantern mythos is simplified and refined. John Stewart and other Lanterns are in the supporting cast but it's Tai's show. Sinestro is mentioned, as are the Yellow Lanterns. No Guardians of the Universe but this is only the first volume. Tai's supporting cast is introduced, complete with a nemesis. I nerded out a little when Tai recited The Oath for the first time. Some people might gripe about Hal Jordan not being Tai's mentor but this book isn't for them. This is a YA book for new readers.
The writing is pretty slick. While it's a Young Adult book in that the main characters are young adults, I don't think the writing was dumbed down in the least. Tai's neighborhood has a sense of place and the relationships all felt real to me. Andie Tong's art was more to my liking than a lot of what is out there. The figures aren't over-rendered and the coloring isn't dominated by computer effects.
When my son comes of age, I will be happy for him to experience Green Lantern for the first time through the pages of Green Lantern: Legacy. 4.5 out of 5 Power Batteries.
violettalbot's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
Minh Le is a great author, and that's why I picked this book up. I'm not a big superhero book reader, but I enjoyed Green Lantern: Legacy. As an adult, I knew the twist immediately, but youth won't necessarily think that it was too obvious. The artwork was great, too.
jkenna1990's review against another edition
4.0
I think this was the best title so far to come out of DC Zoom. I really enjoyed the story and how they explained the history of the Green Lanterns. They introduced key characters in the Green Lantern universe, such as John Stewart and Sinestro. If you didn't know anything about the Green Lanterns going into this, you'll still be ok. On the other hand, if you do know all the Green Lantern lore, this is still a fun and entertaining addition to the collective story overall. Tai and all the other characters are nicely written and feel like fully fledged characters. I really enjoyed this and I hope the next DC Zoom title is just as good!