Baltazar, Art. Bounty Hunter.

Baltazar, Art.  Bounty Hunter.  Capstone/Stone Arch   2014 32p  ISBN 978-1-4342-4835-0  elm/ms      VG    Graphic novel     

The action explodes immediately when Hal Jordan and Kilowog have just taken down Red Lantern, and are being attacked.  Meanwhile, Aya, the ship’s computer that has taken on a robot body, is nearly totally destroyed as she leaves the ship without backup.  In addition to all of this action, the plot then explodes with Green Lantern’s near kidnapping by a Spider Guild bounty hunter.

The book begins with action and continues with action and adventure throughout, which is sure to delight enthusiasts of graphic novels, superheroes, and Green Lantern. Each page is adorned with full-color action-packed frames, with dialogue and thought bubbles that enhance a story primarily told through its graphics.

Young and reluctant readers will surely relate to this high-action, fun comic adventure.  The book further engages readers as it concludes with instructions on how to draw Aya, brief information about the book’s creators, a general glossary, and a visual quiz for the reader.

This is one book in a series of newly republished hardback editions entitled Green Lantern: The Animated Series. Other titles include True Colors, The Invisible Destroyer, and Counterfeits. 

Summary: As Hal Jordan and Kilowog travel to a different planet, Green Lantern is nearly kidnapped, and the ship’s computer Aya goes out on her own in her new robot body, without backup, nearly missing total destruction.     

Superheroes                                           --Virginia McGarvey