The most maligned movie of Francis Ford Coppola’s filmography was Godfather Part III. To give the movie its proper historical perspective, it came out the same year as Goodfellas, which gave gangster movie fans something to look forward to. Critics would go on to say that the Martin Scorsese true crime story was better. I would beg to differ. The bookend to his Godfather opus, had its flaws, but it also had something for it, nostalgia.
We saw a full life journey through one man’s life and how his family steered those choices. It also showed how hard it is to leave your past behind. As something always calls you back. In the debut issue of Night Thrasher, our hero returns to New York City, as his help is needed by an old friend to fight a new foe.
We find Dwayne Taylor returning to New York to bury a friend, as he arrives late at the service. He also is in town for business, as he chooses to close the family foundation for good, something that none of the board members were expecting including Silvia but also catches the eye of a local Harlem councilman. Meanwhile on the other side of the city, a group of thugs, stealing from local businesses in Harlem, which leaves the local police department impotent to do anything. This makes Dwayne put back his suit on as Night Thrasher and track down this new threat to Harlem. By the issue’s end, Dwayne finds out the new threat is a former friend, and he has to finish what he started.
Overall, Night Thrasher #1 is a fun issue that will give fans of The New Warriors some nostalgic feels. The story by Holham is action packed. The art by the creative team is gorgeous. Altogether, a story which is a nice welcome home issue for a hero comic book fans have been clamoring for.
Story: J. Holtham Art; Nelson Daniel
Color: Matt Milla Letterer: Travis Lanham
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy
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Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle
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