Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #439268 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07-01
• Released on: 2003-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Customer Reviews

Excellent Story - Well Written and Drawn
In 1994 Judd Winick (the writer of this comic series as represented in this graphic novel) was one of the featured cast on MTV's "Real World". He wrote a very moving (and much awarded) book called "Pedro and Me" based on his friendship with his HIV positive roommate on the show, Pedro Zemora.

Why is this relevant to this Green Lantern comic? Because Mr. Winick has a gift for taking the complex and making it accessible. For writing a comic book that deals with issues, but stays in the genre, and more importantly - stays true to the characters already established.

The story arc in this graphic novel concerns one of gay-bashing and its handled excellently, with no easy solutions and no cliched answers. The emotions are real.

Visually, the pages pop with very well done art and ink, but it is the combination of the strong imagery with the polished and thoughtful writing that make this novel stand out.

Try this graphic series - you'll be introduced to a much overlooked and very human superhero (The Green Lantern) and still be entertained with a well written and thought provoking (but not preachy) story.

One of my favorite comic storylines ever!
This story arch had it all. A horrible incident that brought out very real and moving emotions that left you to find you were getting angry along with GL, just as you were getting saddened too. The story even brought in Hal Jordan, the popular GL of past and John Stewart, a popular past character as well. Overall, I think the most poignant moment was when Kyle found out about the beating as his girlfriend came into the room with a phone crying. It may be paneled images, but the tension of the moment was conveyed perfectly. Overall, the best storyline of the year in DC Comics as far as I am concerned.

Great action, amazing social commentary
I would categorically name Brother's Keeper one of the greatest super hero graphic novels ever. As an avid Green Lantern fan, I realize my slight bias, but in my humble opinion, super hero comics are at their best when the god-like protagonists "return to Earth" - when they most clearly display their sense of humanity. Brother's Keeper forces us to confront one of the most pertinent and difficult issues of the modern era: animosity towards homosexual individuals. Through superb writing and memorable illustrations, this graphic novel weaves a powerful story of love, loyalty, vengeance, and yes, hate. The concluding message is one of both hope and despair (a difficult accomplishment for any creative work). After I turned the last page, I felt prouder than ever to be a comic fan. The comic book has well and truly evolved into a respectable literary medium. And, of course, it was great to see GL's return as one of DC's primary social advocates.