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Creation & Design

The Green Hornet was created in the 1930s as a radio show character, designed to be a modern-day Robin Hood who fought crime while posing as a criminal.

Early Years

The character quickly transitioned into comic books, serials, and films, becoming a staple of American pop culture.

Character Development

Over the years, the Green Hornet has evolved from a simple crime fighter to a complex character dealing with moral dilemmas and the consequences of his actions.

Cultural Reception

The Green Hornet has been well-received as a unique take on the superhero genre, blending elements of crime fiction with action and adventure.

Character Details

Real Name:
Britt Reid
Aliases:
Kato
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Kato, The Green Hornet Gang
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Expert Marksman, Master of Disguise
Equipment:
Hornet Sting, Gas Gun, Green Hornet Car
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Green Hornet Comics #1

Helnit ⋅ 1940

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Green Hornet Comics #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Green Hornet and Kato

Green Hornet Comics #2

Helnit ⋅ 1941

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Green Hornet Comics #2
 
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2nd appearance of the Green Hornet and Kato

Green Hornet Comics #3

Helnit ⋅ 1941

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Green Hornet Comics #3
 
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Early Green Hornet stories adapted from the radio show

Green Hornet Comics #4

Helnit ⋅ 1941

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Green Hornet Comics #4
 
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Early Green Hornet stories adapated from the radio show

Green Hornet Comics #5

Helnit ⋅ 1941

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Green Hornet Comics #5
 
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Early Green Hornet stories adapted from the radio show

Green Hornet Comics #6

Helnit ⋅ 1941

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Early Green Hornet stories adapated from the radio show

Green Hornet Comics #7

Helnit ⋅ 1942

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Green Hornet Comics #7
 
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1st appearance of the Murdering Clown

Green Hornet Comics #8

Helnit ⋅ 1942

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Classic cover art with horror themes

Green Hornet Comics #10

Helnit ⋅ 1942

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2nd appearance of the Murdering Clown

Four Color #496

Dell ⋅ 1953

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1st appearance of the Green Hornet in the Silver Age

Green Hornet #1

Western ⋅ 1967

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Premiere issue of the first Silver Age Green Hornet title

Based off of the 1966 TV show

Photo cover with Van Williams and Bruce Lee

The Green Hornet #1
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Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2010

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The Green Hornet #1
 
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Premiere issue of an ongoing series written by Kevin Smith featuring the son of the Green Hornet and the daughter of Kato picking up the mantle of their parents

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