The Shadow Hero
The Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang is an illustrated graphic novel published by Macmillan on July 15, 2014, featuring 158 pages in English. This book presents the origin story of the Green Turtle, a character from the comics boom of the 1940s, who is recognized as the first Asian American superhero. The narrative explores the life of this masked crusader, who not only fights crime but also grapples with a unique secret identity that sets him apart from his contemporaries.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as the story unfolds, showcasing the Green Turtle’s journey through the vibrant landscape of American comics. The graphic novel incorporates themes of diversity and multiculturalism, reflecting the experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. With its engaging artwork and humorous storytelling, The Shadow Hero revitalizes a classic character while appealing to both young adult and comic enthusiasts.
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A New York Times bestseller
In the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. He solved crimes and fought injustice just like the other comics characters. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity… The Green Turtle was the first Asian American super hero.
The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but Gene Luen Yang, the acclaimed author of American Born Chinese, and Sonny Liew, the author of the New York Times-bestseller The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, have finally revived this character in Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle.
This gorgeous, funny comics adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore.
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