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 The Green Hornet

NOTE: The Green Hornet appeared in the following Golden Age comics:
 GREEN HORNET #1-33 (Helnit / Harvey)
 GREEN HORNET FIGHTS CRIME #34-42 (Harvey)
 GREEN HORNET #43 (Harvey)
 GREEN HORNET, RACKET BUSTER #44-47 (Harvey)
 WAR VICTORY COMICS #1 (Harvey)
 ALL NEW COMICS #13, 14 (Harvey)
These will not be indexed unless and until they become available to us.

Now Comics

Tales of the Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 1
January 1992
Cover: Green Hornet II and Kato II //Neal Adams (signed)
Story: “Destiny: The Origin of the Green Hornet” (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: Dell Barras
Inker: John Stangeland
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet I (Britt Elijah Reid), Kato I (Ikano Kato; first chronological appearance and origin of both)
Supporting Characters: Dan Reid, Margaret Reid (last chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #1)
Villains: A gang of crooks (first appearance),  Japanese militants
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Young Britt Reid, hired as a reporter for the Daily Sentinel by his father in 1934, has his first encounter with gangland.  Later, he saves a young Japanese dissident, Ikano Kato, from the government and gains his everlasting gratitude and partnership.

Tales of the Green Hornet No.2
February 1992
Cover: Green Hornet I, Kato I //Dell Barras / J. Micu (signed)
Story: “Destiny: The Origin of the Green Hornet”: Part 2 (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: Dell Barras
Inker: John Stangeland
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet I (origin continues;  next chronologically appears in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (3rd series) #1), Kato I (origin continues; next chronologically appears in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (3rd series) #2)
Supporting Characters: Ed Lowry (first appearance), Dan Reid
Villains: Geoffrey Lancaster, Mr. Torch and his gang (first and only appearance for all)
Synopsis: Britt Reid becomes the Green Hornet for the first time to fight a protection racket in his city.

Tales of the Green Hornet (3rd series) No. 1
September 1992
Cover: Green Hornet menaced by suit of armor //Norm Breyfogle (signed)
Story: “Death House” (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: Sal Velluto
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Character: Green Hornet I (last appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (1st series) #2)
Intro: Jeremiah Klane, Margerie (both die in this story)
Villains: Aaron Vanek (first appearance; dies in this story) and his gang (including Sammy; some die in this story; first and only appearance for all)
Comment: Story takes place in 1936.
Synopsis: Aaron Vanek traps a mansionful of people and intends to kill them all for having sent him to prison, but the Green Hornet is one of the persons he must deal with.

Tales of the Green Hornet (3rd series) No. 2
October 1992
Cover: Green Hornet and Kato vs. German soldiers //Kevin Tuma / Barb Kaalberg
Story: “Wolf Pack” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: Kevin Tuma
Inker: Barb Kaalberg
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet I (next chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #32 (flashback)), Kato I (last chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (1st series) #2; next chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (Helnit) #1)
Supporting Character: Paul Reid (in present-day portion of story)
Intro: Charles Binford, the People of the Forest (one of whom dies in this story; first and only appearance for all)
Cameo appearances: Margerie, Aaron Vanek (in flashback)
Villains: The Nazis
Comment: Story takes place in 1936.
Synopsis: Still racked with guilt over having killed a murderer, Britt Reid is taken prisoner with Kato and a friend by Nazis in Canada who wish to force them to help build a landing strip.

Sting of the Green Hornet No. 1
June 1992
Cover: Green Hornet I and Kato I //Jeff Butler (signed)
Story: “Out of the Shadows”: Chapter 1 (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Co-plotter, scripter: Ron Fortier
Co-plotter, artist: Jeff Butler
Letterer: Clem Robins
Colorist: Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet I, Kato I (last chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (Helnit) #6)
Intro: The Shadow (of the Green Hornet’s universe; Kent Allard, aka Lamont Cranston), William Gibson (only appearance), Maj. Leland Case
Supporting Characters: Commissioner Higgins (first chronological appearance), Mike Axford (last chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (Helnit) #?), Ruth Hopkins (first chronological appearance)
Villains: Adolf Hitler, the Shadow Warriors (Baroness Gretchen Wagemuten, Bruno Sprecht, Hans, and others), Lefty Morbelli, Eddie Conklin, Speed Malloy, Panama Williams (first appearance for all), Tony Caltone (first appearance; dies in this story)
Comment: Story takes place in May, 1942.  It continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato are drawn into a case involving local gangsters and Hitler’s chosen strike squad.

Sting of the Green Hornet No. 2
July 1992
Cover: Gretchen Wagemuten, Adolf Hitler, Green Hornet I, Kato I, Franklin Delano Roosevelt //Jeff Butler
Story: “The Secret Weapon”: Chapter 2 (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Co-plotter, scripter: Ron Fortier
Co-plotter, artist: Jeff Butler
Letterer: Clem Robins
Colorist: Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet I, Kato I
GS: The Shadow (last appearance)
Intro: Steve Rogers (Captain America), Sgt. Mike Duffy (both of the Green Hornet’s universe), Lee Powell, Dr. Anton Erskine (of the Green Hornet’s universe; in flashback; dies in this story)
Other Character: Maj. Leland Case
Villains: The Shadow Warriors (one of whom dies in this story), Lefty Morbelli, Eddie Conklin, Speed Malloy, Panama Williams (last appearance for all), Butch and his gang (first and only appearance for all), the Nazis
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato meet a mysterious figure who sends them on their mission against the Shadow Warriors.

Sting of the Green Hornet No. 3
August 1992
Cover: Green Hornet I and Kato I vs. Nazis //Jeff Butler (signed)
Story: “The Terror Express”: Chapter 3 (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Co-plotter, scripter: Ron Fortier
Co-plotter, artist: Jeff Butler
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet I, Kato I
Supporting Character: Commissioner Higgins
Intro: Dorothy, Clark Kent (Superman), Lois Lane (both of the Green Hornet’s universe; only appearance for all three), Yankee Commando (Lee Powell), Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Captain Burke
Other character: Maj. Leland Case
Villains: The Shadow Warriors, the Nazis
Comment: A conversation between two sailors establishes the possibility of a Sub-Mariner in the Green Hornet’s universe.
 Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato gain help from a patriotic super-hero against the Nazis, but are unable to prevent the Shadow Warriors from kidnapping the president and substituting a double.

Sting of the Green Hornet No. 4
September 1992
Cover: Green Hornet I, Kato I, Gretchen Wagemuten, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Yankee Commando //Jeff Butler (signed)
Story: “Finale For FDR”: Chapter 4 (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Co-plotter, scripter: Ron Fortier
Co-plotter, artist: Jeff Butler
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet I, Kato I (next chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (Harvey) #7)
GS: Yankee Commando (last appearance)
Supporting Character: Ruth Hopkins (next chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #2)
Other Characters: Maj. Leland Case, Captain Burke (last appearance for both), Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Villains: The Shadow Warriors (one of whom dies in this story; last appearance for all), the Nazis
Comment: Story takes place in 1942.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet, Kato, and the Yankee Commando strive to keep the Shadow Warriors from abducting President Roosevelt to Germany.

  Dell Comics

Four Color Comics No. 496
September 1953
Cover: Green Hornet vs. gangster (painting)
Story: “The Freightyard Robberies” (18 pages)
Editor: unknown
Writer: Paul S. Newman
Artist: Frank Thorne?
Feature Characters: The Green Hornet (Britt Elijah Reid), Kato (Ikano Kato; last chronological appearance for both in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (3rd series) #3 (flashback))
Supporting Characters: Lenore “Casey” Case, Mike Axford, Commissioner Higgins (first appearance?)
Intro: Tom Madrigal, Pat Ramsey (only appearance for both)
Villains: Miss Lawlor, Tony, Flip, Jocko, Murph, other crooks (first and only appearance for all)
Comment: It is possible that the Green Hornet and Kato who are published by different comic companies are each distinct, other-Earth versions of the characters.  For our purposes, we treat them as continuing characters published by different companies.
 This issue is published by Dell Comics and features THE GREEN HORNET as a cover logo.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato investigate a gang which is robbing shipments of medical supplies from freightyards.

Story: “Proof of Treason” (16 pages)
Editor: unknown
Writer: Paul S. Newman
Artist: Frank Thorne?
Feature Characters: The Green Hornet, Kato (both next appear in GREEN HORNET (Now) #1)
Supporting Characters: Lenore Case, Mike Axford (both next appear in GREEN HORNET (Gold Key) #1), Commissioner Higgins (last appearance)
Intro: Prof. Baldwin, Burke (only appearance for both)
Villains: Wilkes Sherman, Brad (first and only appearance for both), Dirk Caddo (first appearance; dies in this story)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet intervenes in a mayoral election to expose a reform party candidate as a Communist.

 Gold Key issues

Green Hornet No. 1
February 1967
Cover: Green Hornet (Van Williams) and Kato (Bruce Lee) (photo)
Story: “Ring of Terror” (32 pages)
Editor: unknown
Writer: Paul S. Newman
Artist: Dan Spiegle
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II (Britt Reid; first appearance; last chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (Now Comics) #2), Kato II (Hayashi Kato; first appearance; last chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (Now Comics) #2)
Supporting Characters: Lenore Case, Mike Axford (last appearance for both in FOUR COLOR COMICS #496), District Attorney Frank P. Scanlon (first appearance)
Intro: Ellen Neill (only appearance)
Villains: Gurney, Jake Lloyd, and their gang (first and only appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato tackle a gang who use a will-sapping drug to force victims to obey their criminal commands.

Green Hornet No. 2
May 1967
Cover: Green Hornet (Van Williams) and Kato (Bruce Lee) (photo)
Story: “The Threat of the Red Dragons” (26 pages)
Editor: unknown
Writer: Paul S. Newman
Artist: Dan Spiegle
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II, Kato II
Supporting Characters: Lenore Case, Mike Axford, Frank Scanlon
Intro: Peggy Loo, Ah Wong, Jimmy Wong (only appearance for all)
Villains: The Red Dragons (including Shensi), Mao-Tze, Chill (Hal Quiller; first and only appearance for all)
Synopsis: A criminal gang, the Red Dragons, terrorizes Chinatown, and, when Kato is assaulted, he takes a hand against them with the Green Hornet.

Green Hornet No. 3
August 1967
Cover: Green Hornet (Van Williams) and Kato (Bruce Lee) (photo)
Story: “The Counterplot Affair” (21 pages)
Editor: unknown
Writer: Paul S. Newman
Artist: Dan Spiegle
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II, Kato II
Supporting Characters: Frank Scanlon, Lenore Case (next appears in GREEN HORNET (Now Comics) #4), Mike Axford (next chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #4)
Intro: Prince Ali, Princess Fawzia, Mahmoud, Nureddin (only appearance for all)
Villains: Olav and his gang (first and only appearance for all)
Synopsis: A foreign prince is endangered by kidnappers, and the Green Hornet and Kato go to safeguard him.

Story: “Masquerade” (5 pages)
Editor: unknown
Writer: Paul S. Newman
Artist: Dan Spiegle
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II, Kato II (both next chronologically appear in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #4)
Supporting Characters: Frank Scanlon (next appears in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #4)
Villains: A Green Hornet impostor and a Kato impostor (first and only appearance for both)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato crash a masquerade ball to stop a fake Green Hornet and Kato from stealing charity proceeds.

 Now Comics

Tales of the Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 4
April 1992
Cover: Kato II, Green Hornet II, Black Beauty, Scarface, Kato vs. gangster //Bill Sienkiewicz (signed)
Story: “Targets” (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: James Tucker
Inker: John Stangeland
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II, Kato II (last chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (Gold Key) #3; both next chronologically appear in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (3rd series) #3)
GA: Britt Reid I (in present-day portion of story)
Supporting Characters: Mike Axford (last chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (Gold Key) #3; next chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (3rd series) #3), Frank Scanlon (last chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (Gold Key) #3; next chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #11 (flashback))
Intro: Maria Mendez, Jeff and Rita Marcotte and their three children (only appearance for all)
Villains: Scarface and his mob (including Mike and Brian; first and only appearance for all)
Comment: The Green Hornet and Kato make reference to an incident which occurred on the Green Hornet TV show, establishing its canonicity in the Green Hornet’s comic universe.
Synopsis: The ganglord Scarface tries to trap the Green Hornet and Kato in a slum district.

Tales of the Green Hornet (3rd series) No. 3
November 1992
Cover: Green Hornet II and Kato II vs. Inferno //Dru Woodard / Dave Simons
Story: “New Dreams, Old Nightmares” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: Dru Woodard
Inker: Dave Simons
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II, Kato II (both chronologically between TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #4 / 3)
GS: Green Hornet I, Kato I (in flashback; last chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET, RACKET BUSTER #47; next chronological appearance for both in FOUR COLOR COMICS #496)
Supporting Character: Mike Axford (last chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #4; next chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (1st series) #1)
Intro: The Dark Agent, Sabrina Bradley, Otis Cherry, Spider Page (only appearance for all)
Villains: Inferno I (Leon Fleming; dies in this story; in flashback), Inferno II (Fleming), Bos Stark, Don Francisco, Benito Coppola (first and only appearance for all)
Comment: The date of 1967 for this story is incorrect.  Story takes place in October of 1968.
 This story also confirms that Green Hornet I was active in 1949, four years after the events of “My Last Case”.
Synopsis: 18 years after his last appearance, an arsonist called Inferno reappears, and the Green Hornet and Kato must stop him, with the help of another masked vigilante.

Tales of the Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 3
March 1992
Cover: Green Hornet II and Kato II (twice) and Black Beauty //James Martin
Story: “Gun Metal Green” (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: James Tucker
Inker: John Stangeland
Letterer: Suzanne Dechnik
Colorist: Clem Robins
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II, Kato II (last chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (3rd series) #3; next chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #11)
GS: Britt Reid I (in present-day portion of story)
Intro: Dr. Tracy Loring, Johnny Fairbanks
Villains: The Red Hook Gang, Jackson Adams
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato help save the life of a young bystander shot during a battle with the Red Hook Gang.

Tales of the Green Hornet (1st series) No. 1
September 1990
Cover: Green Hornet II, Kato II, Pinter Marcus //Dell Barras
Story: “The Burma Horse”
 Part 1: “Down and Dirty” (24 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Plotter: Van Williams
Scripter: Robert M. Ingersoll
Artist, colorist: Dell Barras
Letterer: Joseph Allen
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II, Kato II (last chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #11 (flashback))
GS: Britt Reid I, Ikano Kato (Green Hornet I and Kato I; last chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #1),
Supporting Characters: Mike Axford (last chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (3rd series) #3), Mishi Kato, Hatami Kato (last chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #2)
Intro: Ms. Cotner (only appearance), Aiasha Fujikawa
Villains: Harrison Malcolm and his accomplices (first and only appearance for all), Edwin Lewis, Pinter Marcus, Kazuya Fujikawa (first appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet closes down a drug operation in the city but picks up a wound in the process, and Kato is out of country making a martial arts movie, while gangsters plan another drug shipment with the code name of “the Burma Horse”.

Tales of the Green Hornet (1st series) No. 2
October 1990
Cover: Aiasha Fujikawa, Hayashi Kato, Green Hornet II //Dell Barras
Story: “The Burma Horse”
 Part 2: “Supply and Demand” (24 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Plotter: Van Williams
Scripter: Robert M. Ingersoll
Artist, colorist: Dell Barras
Letterer: Joseph Allen
Feature Character: Green Hornet II, Kato II (both next chronologically appear in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #2)
GS: Britt Reid I (Green Hornet I)
Other Character: Aiasha Fujikawa (last appearance)
Villains: Pinter Marcus, Kazuya Fujikawa (last appearance for both), Edwin Lewis (dies in this story)
Synopsis: While working on his movie, Kato uncovers evidence that the producer is using it as a cover for drug-running.

Green Hornet No. 1
November 1989
Cover: Green Hornet, Kato, and Lenore Case //Jim Steranko (painting; signed)
Story: “My Last Case” (35 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Jeff Butler
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Dan Nakrosis
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Characters: Green Hornet I, Kato I (last appearance for both in FOUR COLOR COMICS #496; origin revealed in this story), Green Hornet II (as Britt Reid II; first chronological appearance)
GA: The Lone Ranger (in flashback)
Supporting Characters: Dan Reid, Jr., Mrs. Reid (his grandmother), Margaret Sanford Reid, Jack Reid, Helen Sawyer Reid, Ruth Hopkins (first appearance for all), Mike Axford (all in flashback)
Intro: Daniel L. Payer, Capt. O’Rourke, Commissioner Walter, Betty, Sullivan (only appearance for all), Mike, Gunnigan (both die in this story)
Villains: Gatland Tobias (first appearance; dies in this story), Harry Valentino, Moe, Joey, Leo Devane, Dave, other crooks (first and only appearance for all)
Comments: This issue also contains the text story, “Memoirs Continued” (4 pages), continuing the main story in this issue, plus a one-page family tree for the Green Hornet and Kato.
 Even though the story in this issue is presented as the Green Hornet’s “last case”, it is obvious from FOUR COLOR COMICS #496 that he operated for some time after 1945.
 Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato have their “last case” in 1945, battling gangland kingpin Gatland Tobias, who has sworn to take the city and the Hornet with him before he dies.

Green Hornet No. 2
December 1989
Cover: Green Hornet II and Kato II //Dave Dorman (painting; signed)
Story: “Green Hornet Back” (25 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Jeff Butler
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Dan Nakrosis
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II (last chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (1st series) #2; also appears in flashback, chronologically between last issue and GREEN HORNET (Gold Key) #1; origin revealed in this story), Kato II (last chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (1st series) #2; also appears in flashback, his earliest chronological appearance, preceding his introduction in GREEN HORNET (Gold Key) #1; origin revealed in this story), Green Hornet IV (Paul Reid; first appearance)
GS: Britt Reid I (Green Hornet I), Isano Kato (Kato I; both in flashback)
Supporting Characters: Ruth Hopkins Reid, Diana Reid, Kumara Kato, Hatami Kato, Marie Granier, Mishi Kato (first appearance for last five)
Intro: Alan Reid, Heather, Henry, Scott, Harris (only appearance for last three), Steve Carlson (dies in this story)
Cameo appearance: Tom Reid, Mary Reid (deaths revealed in this story)
Villains: Wilson, Garrick, Capt. Larsen, other crooks (first and only appearance for all), Norman Desmaines (first appearance)
Comment: This issue also contains a one-page family tree of the Green Hornet and Kato.
 Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: After witnessing the assassination of a senatorial friend in the 1960's, Britt Reid II is impelled to become the second Green Hornet.

Green Hornet No. 3
January 1990
Cover: Green Hornet II, Kato II, and woman //Lenin Delsol (painting; signed)
Story: [untitled] (24 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Pencillers: Jeff Butler, Lenin Delsol
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorist: The Staff
Feature Characters: Green Hornet II, Kato II (both also appear in flashback, continued from last issue)
GS: Britt Reid I (Green Hornet I)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid, Ruth Reid (last appearance), Paul Reid, Alan Reid
Cameo appearance: The Lone Ranger
Villains: Joe Scully Montrano and his gang, Lucky Marrington, Arkady, Don Amasa, Rick, various crooks, David L. Broxton, David Devane (first and only appearance for all), Norman Desmaines (next appears in issue #5), David “Jackknife” Devane (first appearance; dies in this story)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The second Green Hornet suffers a heart attack after an encounter with a mobster who is subsequently killed.

Green Hornet No. 4
February 1991
Cover: Green Hornet and Kato vs. crooks //Steve Rude (signed)
Story: [untitled] (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Jeff Butler
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorist: Tammy Daniel
Feature Characters: Green Hornet III (Alan Reid; origin revealed in this story; dies in this story), Kato II
GS: Britt Reid I (Green Hornet I), Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II), Ikano Kato (Kato I)
Supporting Characters: Marie Granier Kato, Mishi Kato, Hatami Kato, Diana Reid, Paul Reid, Lenore Case (last appearance in GREEN HORNET (Gold Key) #3; marries Britt Reid II in this story), Daniel John Reid (first appearance)
Intro: Madame Bouvalier, Henri and his family, Harry, Lucas Heartworthy (only appearance for all)
Villains: Angela DeVane, Davy DeVane (first appearance for both), Arnie (first appearance; dies in this story)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Alan Reid becomes the third Green Hornet and, with Kato, begins his crusade against the mob, which is tragially cut short.

Green Hornet No. 5
March 1991
Cover: Green Hornet mask //Jeff Starling (signed)
Story: “Requiem and Rebirth” (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Jeff Butler
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorist: Tammy Daniel
Feature Characters: Paul Reid, Hayashi Kato
GS: Britt Reid I (Green Hornet I; dies in this story), Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II), Ikano Kato (Kato I)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid, Kumara Kato
Other Character: Lucas Heartworthy
Intro: Lebon, Devon, Murray (dies in this story)
Villains: Angela DeVane, Davy DeVane, Norman Desmaines (last appearance in issue #3)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: In the wake of the third Green Hornet’s murder, Britt Reid II offers Paul Reid the chance to become the Green Hornet.  But the family killings have not yet stopped.

Green Hornet No. 6
April 1991
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato III //Dave Dorman
Story: “The New Green Hornet” (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Jeff Butler
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorist: Now Staff
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV (Paul Reid; origin revealed in this story), Kato III (Mishi Kato; origin revealed in this story)
GS: Britt Reid II, Hayashi Kato
Supporting Characters: Lenore Case Reid, Danny Reid, Diana Reid
Intro: Miss Farley, Dr. Thompson
Cameo appearance: The Lone Ranger
Villains: Angela DeVane, Davey DeVane, Norman Desmaines, their gang
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Paul Reid becomes the fourth Green Hornet to avenge the deaths of his mother and his brother, but must face the DeVanes, who know the Hornet’s secret identity.

Green Hornet No. 7
May 1991
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato III //Bill Sienkiewicz (signed)
Story: “Bloodlines” (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Jeff Butler
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Pat Williams
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly San-Gorro
Feature Character: Green Hornet IV, Kato III
GS: Britt Reid II, Hayashi Kato (both next appear in KATO OF THE GREEN HORNET #1)
Supporting Characters: Lenore Reid, Diana Reid
Villains: Leo DeVane (in flashback), Angela DeVane, Davey DeVane (all die in this story), Norman Desmaines, their gang (last appearance for all), Frank, Ricky (first and only appearance for both)
Synopsis: Angela DeVane orders her brother to destroy the remainders of the Reid family.

Green Hornet No. 8
June 1991
Cover: Green Hornet and the Black Beauty //Lenin Delsol
Story: “On the Pad” (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Jeff Butler
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorists: Holly Sanfelippo, Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato III
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid, Chuck, Colleen, Lt. Mike, Jon Allan, Chance Jones, Emery  Jones (first appearance for last six)
Intro: Sarge Wyserski, Cramer, and other narcs (all die in this story), Larry, Sandra Maloney (only appearance for both), Capt. Roger Thornston
Villains: Jose Truizar, the Truizar Gang (first appearance)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The slaughter of a squad of narcotics cops brings the Green Hornet and Kato into the investigation.

Green Hornet No. 9
July 1991
Cover: Green Hornet //Dell Barras (signed)
Story: “On the Pad”: Part 2 (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Jeff Butler
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorists: Holly Sanfelippo, Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato III
Supporting Character: Diana Reid, Chance Jones, Emery  Jones, J.J. Allan (Jon Allan, Jr.; first appearance)
Intro: Alexander, Tony Hamil (only appearance for both)
Other Characters: Capt. Roger Thornston (last appearance)
Villains: Jose Truizar, Truizar Gang (Jane named in this story; last appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato try to learn the leak in police headquarters who is passing information to the drug gang.

Kato of the Green Hornet No. 1
November 1991
Cover: Kato (twice) //Brent Anderson (signed)
Story: “Journey of a Thousand Miles” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Mike Baron
Artist: Brent Anderson
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Character: Kato II (last appearance in GREEN HORNET #7)
GA: Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II; between GREEN HORNET #7 / 10)
Intro: Ulysses Chow, Redgrave Lin, Tiberius, Ping (only appearance for last four)
Villains: Chinese Communists, Capt. Don Ho, Carter Lin (first appearance for last two), Spitting Cobras (first appearance; next appear in KATO II #1)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Kato is summoned back to China to help defend his old monastery from a Communist takeover.

Kato of the Green Hornet No. 2
December 1991
Cover: Kato II //Val Mayerik
Story: “Enter the Cat” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Mike Baron
Penciller: Brent Anderson
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Joseph Allen
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Character: Kato II
Intro: Sifu Ho (next appears in issue #4), Hi Leung, Yang, Shang Chin (only appearance for all), Tam Lam
Other Character: Ulysses Chow
Villains: Chinese Communists, Carter Lin (last appearance), Capt. Don Ho (dies in this story), Cat Ng (first appearance), Tong Loo (only appearance)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Kato learns from an old teacher than his arch-enemy, Cat Ng, has the Demon Sword which must be reclaimed for the temple.

Kato of the Green Hornet No. 3
January 1992
Cover: Kato II //Sandra Chang (signed)
Story: “Greater Glory” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Mike Baron
Penciller: Todd Fox
Inker: Tony DeZuniga
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Character: Kato II
Intro: Coral, Jade
Other Characters: Ulysses Chow, Tam Lam, Tong Loo
Villains: Cat Ng, Carter Lin, Chinese Communists
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Kato is forced to make a kung fu movie for the Chinese Communists, but plans to turn it to his advantage.

Kato of the Green Hornet No. 4
February 1992
Cover: Kato II vs. Cat Ng //Sandra Chang (signed)
Story: “Demon Sword” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Mike Baron
Penciller: Todd Fox
Inker: Tony DeZuniga
Letterer: Joseph Allen
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Character: Kato II (next appears in GREEN HORNET #11)
Other Characters: Coral, Jade, Ulysses Chow, Tong Loo, Tam Lam (last appearance for all), Sifu Ho (last appearance in issue #2; dies in this story)
Villains: Cat Ng, Carter Lin (last appearance for both), Chinese Communists
Synopsis: Kato and Cat Ng fight to the death with two swords, one of which is the Demon Sword.

Green Hornet No. 10
August 1991
Cover: Green Hornet //Matt Wagner
Story: “The Road Pirates” (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Breakdowns: Mark Heike
Penciller: Jeff Butler
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Patrick Williams
Colorists: Holly Sanfelippo, Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato III (next chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #12)
Supporting Characters: Chance Jones, Emery Jones, J. J. Allan (last appearance for all)
GS: Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II; last appearance in KATO OF THE GREEN HORNET #1)
Intro: Kathy, Maureen (only appearance for both)
Villains: Morris Parker, McFee, Stony, Bruno, and their gang (first and only appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato go after a gang of hijackers.

Green Hornet No. 11
September 1991
Cover: Green Hornet II and Kato II //John Snyder (signed)
Story: “A Memory of Death” (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Mark Heike
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Joseph Allen
Colorists: Holly Sanfelippo, Suzanne Dechnik, Kelly Kinsey
Feature Character: Green Hornet IV
GS: Green Hornet II, Kato II (in flashback; last chronological appearance for both in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #3; both next chronologically appear in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (1st series) #1; both also appear in present-day portion of story; last appearance for Kato II in KATO OF THE GREEN HORNET #4)
Supporting Characters: Frank Scanlon (last chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #4), Lenore Case Reid, Danny Reid, Jerry Taylor (first appearance), Alice Scanlon (first and only appearance)
Intro: Mary (only appearance)
Villains: Arlan Anthony Mitchell, the Major and his men (first appearance for all)
Synopsis: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: A gangster framed years ago by the second Green Hornet and D. A. Frank Stanton escapes and plans revenge.

Green Hornet No. 12
October 1991
Cover: Green Hornet IV in Black Stinger //Doug Tallala
Story: “A Memory of Death”: part 2 (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Joseph Allen
Colorists: Holly Sanfelippo, Suzanne Dechnik, Kelly Kinsey
Feature Characer: Green Hornet IV
GS: Britt Reid II, Kato II
Supporting Characters: Frank Scanlon (last appearance), Danny Reid, Jerry Taylor
Villains:  Arlan Anthony Mitchell, the Major and his men (Sgt. Lockhardt named in this story; last appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet uses his new helicopter, the Black Stinger, to rescue Frank Scanlon from the mercenaries who are tracking him through a forest.

Green Hornet No. 13
November 1991
Cover: Green Hornet IV, Kato II //Gale Heimbach (signed)
Story: “Forever Green” (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Plotter, co-scripter: Dave Darrigo
Co-scripter: Diane M. Piron
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Joseph Allen
Colorists:  Holly Sanfelippo, Suzanne Dechnik, Kelly Kinsey
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Britt Reid II (next appears in GREEN HORNET: SOLITARY SENTINEL #1)
Supporting Characters: Lenore Case Reid, Jerry Taylor, Danny Reid
Intro: Nancy McKenna
Villains: Corey White, Commander Riot, Evans, the Forever Green Foundation (first appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet must stop an army of environmentalists from terrorist actions.

Green Hornet No. 14
February 1992
Cover: Green Hornet IV, Kato II //Norm Breyfogle (signed)
Story: “Ground Zero” (22 pages)
Editor: Katherine Llewellyn
Plotter, co-scripter: Dave Darrigo
Co-scripter: Diane M. Piron
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterers: Joseph Allen, Patrick Williams
Colorists:  Holly Sanfelippo, Suzanne Dechnik, Kelly Kinsey
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (both next chronologically appear in GREEN HORNET: SOLITARY SENTINEL #1)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid (next chronologically appears in GREEN HORNET: SOLITARY SENTINEL #1), Jerry Taylor (dies in this story)
Other Character: Nancy McKenna (last appearance)
Villains: Commander Riot (dies in this story), Corey White, Evans, the Forever Green Foundation (last appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato must stop the Forever Green army from attacking a conference of businessmen.

Green Hornet: Solitary Sentinel No. 1
December 1992
Cover: Paul Reid facing away from exploding building //Jason Palmer
Story: “Strike Force”: Part 1 (24 pages)
Editor: Joan Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: Terry Tidwell
Inker: Butch Burcham
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Joseph Allen
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (last chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #14)
GS: Britt Reid II (last chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #13)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid (last chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (1st series) #14), Kumara Kato (first appearance; next appears in issue #3)
Intro: Carol (only appearance)
Villains: Leon Marshall, the Special Police (first appearance for all), Dr. Keegan (first appearance; next appears in issue #3)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: In the wake of a controversial election, Britt Reid II and Hayashi Kato are kidnapped and the fourth Green Hornet must go it alone.

Green Hornet: Solitary Sentinel No. 2
January 1993
Cover: Black Hornet, Kato behind bars, Green Hornet IV //Dell Barras
Story: “Black Marauders”: Part 2 (24 pages)
Editor: Joan Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Pencillers: Terry Tidwell, Ken Penders
Inkers: David Mowry, Dave Simons
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Joseph Allen, Holly Sanfelippo, Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Intro: The Black Hornet (Britt Reid II)
Supporting Character: Diana Reid
Intro: Janet Keyes (only appearance), Blinky MacQuade
Cameo appearance: Kumara Kato (in flashback)
Villains: Leon Marshall, the Special Police, Boss Snark and his gang (first appearance for last two)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The mayor’s Special Police force fascist rule on the city, and the Green Hornet gets help in his crusade from a gang boss and from a newcomer with a familiar name–the Black Hornet.

Green Hornet: Solitary Sentinel No. 3
February 1993
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Diana Reid //Tony Colonna
Story: “Crime Vs. Crime”: Part 3 (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: Ken Fenders
Inker: Tony DeZuniga
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Now Staff
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (next chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #1)
GS: Black Hornet (next appears, as Britt Reid II, in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #2)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid (next chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #1), Kumara Kato (last appearance in issue #1; last appearance)
Other character: Blinky MacQuade (possibly dies in this story; last appearance)
Villains: Leon Marshall, Special Police (last appearance for both), Dr. Keegan (last appearance in issue #1; last appearance), Commissioner Orban, Captain Dent (first and only appearance for both)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and his band of revolutionaries wage a last-ditch war against Mayor Marshall and his corrupt administration.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 1
September 1991
Cover: Green Hornet IV, Kato II, Mishi Kato, Britt Reid II, Black Beauty //Jeff Butler (signed)
Story: “Money Talks” (24 pages)
Editor: Tony Caputo
Writer: Chuck Dixon
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer, colorist: Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (last chronological appearance for both in GREEN HORNET: SOLITARY SENTINEL #3)
Intro: The Crimson Wasp (Mishi Kato; first appearance in this identity; last chronological appearance in issue #13 (flashback))
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid (last chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET: SOLITARY SENTINEL #3), Lincoln Carter Hamilton (first appearance; first name revealed in issue #16)
Cameo appearance: The Lone Ranger
Villains: The Gilder Brothers and their gang (including Pauly, Johnny, and Jimmy; first appearance for all; all die in this story), Nicholls, Penny Lane, Don Phillipe D’amato (called Don Phillipe Augustine in this story; first appearance for all), Johnny Dollar (William Robert Parker, aka Jonathan Dunhill) and his gang (first appearance for all; last chronological appearance in issue #13 (flashback))
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato must deal with the arrival of a new female vigilante, the Crimson Wasp, and a murderous gangster, Johnny Dollar.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 2
October 1991
Cover: Green Hornet IV, Kato II, and Crimson Wasp //Tod Smith / David Mowry
Story: “Money Kills” (24 pages)
Editor: Tony Caputo
Writer: Chuck Dixon
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer, colorist: Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp, Britt Reid II (last chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET: SOLITARY SENTINEL #3)
Supporting Characters: Carter Hamilton, Diana Reid
Intro: Judge Froman, Miss Froman (only appearance for both)
Villains: Johnny Dollar and his gang, Penny Lane, Don Phillipe D’Amato, various crooks (first and only appearance)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato and the Crimson Wasp try to crack Johnny Dollar’s operations through different methods.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 3
November 1991
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato II //Eddy Newell (signed)
Story: “Money To Burn” (24 pages)
Editor: Tony Caputo
Writer: Chuck Dixon
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer, colorist: Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp (next appears in issue #5), Britt Reid II
Supporting Character: Diana Reid
Villains: Don Phillippe D’Amato (next appears in issue #5), Johnny Dollar, Penny Lane (both next appear in issue #13) and his gang, Nicholls (last appearance for all), Cash (first and only appearance)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet, Kato, and the Crimson Wasp have a showdown with Johnny Dollar.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 4
December 1991
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato II //Eddy Newell (signed)
Story: “Smoke and Mirrors” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writers: Chuck Dixon, Diane M. Piron
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterers: Patrick Williams, Joseph Allen
Colorists: Now Staffers
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Intro: Sal Corelli, Ramesh (as a voice; only appearance for both)
Villains: Kennard Strang, Harry Krudge and his gang (first and only appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato investigate a waterfront fire that leads to a criminal business deal.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 5
January 1992
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato II vs. crooks //Tod Smith / David Mowry?
Story: “To Pardon Blood” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writers: Chuck Dixon, Diane M. Piron
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterers: Patrick Williams, Joseph Allen
Colorists: Now Staffers
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II), Mishi Kato (the Crimson Wasp; between issues #3 / 11)
Supporting Character: Diana Reid
Villains: Michael Valdez (first appearance; dies in this story), the Street Hawks (in flashback), Squid Jones, Ferris, Mack Kirby, Lemson (first and only appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet is framed for a mayoral candidate’s attempted assassination, which becomes harder to disprove when the candidate is really killed shortly afterward.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 6
February 1992
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato II //Michael Davis
Story: “The Wall” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Chuck Dixon
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer, colorist: Joseph Allen
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (both next appear in GREEN HORNET ANNUAL #1)
Intro: Wall (dies in this story), Wolfgang (only appearance)
Cameo appearance: Cara May Brody (first appearance; dies before this story begins)
Villains: Jimmy, various crooks (first and only appearance for all), Ollie Small, Chaco (first appearance for both; both  die in this story), Don Phillipe D’Amato (last appearance in issue #3; dies in this story)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato encounter a massive rustic called the Wall, who has come to the city seeking vengeance for a dead girl.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 7
March 1992
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato II //Jason Palmer
Story: “The Streetbeast” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Chuck Dixon
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Susan Dorne
Colorist: Ray Murtaugh
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (last appearance for both in GREEN HORNET ANNUAL #1)
Supporting Characters: Carter Hamilton, Arch, Chip Hemmy (first appearance for both), Diana Reid
Intro: Ed Tolland, Evans (only appearance)
Villains: Nick, Dent (the Skid Brothers), Sonny Block, Tackle (first appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Two hoods steal the Streetbeast, an experimental war-wagon, from the city and are given an assignment by a gangboss: use it against the Green Hornet.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 8
April 1992
Cover: Green Hornet and Kato with new Black Beauty //Jason Palmer (signed)
Story: “Street Lethal” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Chuck Dixon
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Susan Dorne
Colorist: Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (both next chronologically appear in issue #16)
Supporting Characters: Carter Hamilton, Diana Reid (both next chronologically appear in issue #16), Chip Hemmy (last appearance), Arch
Other Character: Ed Tolland (last appearance)
Villains: Nick, Dent (last appearance for both), Sonny Block, Tackle (both next appear in issue #14)
Synopsis: With the Black Beauty destroyed, the injured Hornet and Kato have a new car built for them.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 9
May 1992
Cover: Green Hornet, Kato, gunman’s hand and gun, and P. Easton Binney //Val Mayerik (signed)
Story: “Deadline” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writers: Chuck Dixon, Tony DePaul
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterers: Susan Dorne, Andrea Albert
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (last chronological appearance of both in issue #16; both next appear in KATO II #1)
GS: Britt Reid II
Supporting Character: Carter Hamilton (last chronological appearance in issue #16), P. Easton Binney (next appears in issue #18)
Villains: Buckles Barbosa and his family, various crooks (first appearance for all)
Synopsis: A reporter blows the cover on the story behind the Green Hornet’s supposed alliance with a gangster.

Kato II No. 1
November 1992
Cover: Kato, Sragow and rock band, and groupie //Val Mayerik
Story: “Bad Boy” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Mike Baron
Penciller: Val Mayerik
Inker: James Sherman
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Character: Kato II (last appearance in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #9)
GS: Paul Reid (Green Hornet IV; last appearance in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #9)
Intro: Lo (only appearance), Sandy Sragow, Dierdre, Mimi
Villains: The Spitting Cobras (last appearance in KATO OF THE GREEN HORNET #?; last appearance), Faye Ripien, Rex, Ned Karthage (first appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Kato babysits a spoiled rock star who has been marked for murder.

Kato II No. 2
December 1992
Cover: Kato vs. thug and woman //Val Mayerik (signed)
Story: “Karthage Must Be Destroyed” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Mike Baron
Penciller: Val Mayerik
Inker: James Sherman
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Character: Kato II (next appears in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #10)
GA: (Green Hornet IV; last appearance in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #10)
Other Characters: Sandy Sragow, Dierdre, Mimi (last appearance for all)
Villains: Faye Ripien, Rex, Ned Karthage (last appearance for all)
Synopsis: Kato learns the identity of the party trying to have Sragow killed.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 10
June 1992
Cover: Green Hornet and Kato in red-gloved hand //Lenin Delsol
Story: “The Huntsmen” (24 pages)
Editor; Joan M. Weis
Writers: Chuck Dixon, Clint McElroy
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: Chuck Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Suzanne Dechnik
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (last appearance for both in KATO II #2)
Intro: Walter and his family (only appearance for all),
Villains: Carlos, two other terrorists, Spoons Near, Wylie, Billy, Stitch, Dinky (first appearance for all; all die in this story), Chicane Betts, Rhino, Acey, Deucey, the Road Rangers (first and only appearance for all), Ian, Anatole, Terry Corcoran and his gang (first appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: A British and a Russian spychief decide to hunt the Green Hornet for sport.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 11
July 1992
Cover: Green Hornet //Harris (signed)
Story: “The Huntsmen”: Part 2 (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: James Van Hise
Penciller: Dru Woodard
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Patrick Williams
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp (last appearance in issue #5)
Villains: Ian, Anatole, Terry Corcoran (all die in this story) and his gang (last appearance), Wild Bunch, Monster Biker (first and only appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: One of the Hornet’s contacts is killed, and the Crimson Wasp surfaces to protect the Hornet and Kato from the two spymasters who seek his life.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 12
August 1992
Cover: Crimson Wasp, Green Hornet IV, Kato II, Johnny Dollar //Sandra Chang (signed)
Story: “The Odyssey of the Crimson Wasp”
 Part 1: “Voices In the Pond” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Tod Smith
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Joseph Allen, Now Staff
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp (also appears in flashback, chronologically after GREEN HORNET (1st series) #10; origin details revealed)
Supporting Character: Ikano Kato (Kato I)
Intro: Max Kumenski (only appearance), Eric Dietrickson, Katya Dietrickson (both die in this story; all in flashback)
Villains: Two bank robbers (first and only appearance), Vincent Andrews (first appearance; dies in this story), Johnny Dollar (in flashback; between flashbacks in next issue) and his gang (first chronological appearance; in flashback)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Crimson Wasp tells Kato and the Green Hornet how she took a job overseas, fell in love, and saw her lover and his child killed by Johnny Dollar.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 13
September 1992
Cover: Johnny Dollar, Crimson Wasp, Kato II, Green Hornet IV, Black Beauty //Max Siebel
Story: “The Odyssey of the Crimson Wasp”
 Part 2: “The Samurai and the Pauper” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Gerald DeCaire
Inker: Tony DeZuniga
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Now Staff
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp (also appears in flashback, continuing from last issue; next chronological appearance after flashback in issue #1; origin details continue)
Supporting Characters: Hatami Kato (in flashback), Diana Reid (last chronological appearance in issue #16)
Cameo appearance: Yukari Oshira, Parker (Johnny Dollar’s father; first and only appearance for both)
Villains: Johnny Dollar (last appearance in issue #3; also appears in flashbacks; first chronological appearance, after which he next chronologically appears in last issue; second chronological appearance continuing from last issue into issue #1; origin revealed in this story) and his gang (including Geof; next chronological apppearance in issue #1), Penny Lane (last appearance in issue #3)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis:   Mishi Kato tells the Green Hornet and Kato how the picture of an ancient female samurai inspired her to become the Crimson Wasp, and how she began her crusade against Johnny Dollar.
 
Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 14
October 1992
Cover: Green Hornet IV, Crimson Wasp, and Kato II vs. Johnny Dollar and his gang //Mike Velluto / Tony DeZuniga (signed)
Story: “The Odyssey of the Crimson Wasp”
 Part 3: “Dying For Dollars” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Sal Velluto
Inker: Barb Kaalberg
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Andrea Albert, Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp (next appears in issue #20)
Supporting Character: Diana Reid
Villains: Johnny Dollar (next appears in issue #29) and his gang, Penny Lane (last appearance for all), Sonny Block, Tackle (both between isues #8 / 18), Max (first and only appearance)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet lures Johnny Dollar and his gang into a trap, but finds out that other parties have a trap of their own to spring.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 15
November 1992
Cover: The Undertaker vs. Green Hornet and Sophie Finestein //Bill Knapp / Dan Schaefer
Story: “Second Sight” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Jerry DeCaire
Inker: Tony DeZuniga
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (both next appear in issue #17)
GS: Britt Reid II
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid, Danny Reid
Intro: Sophie Finestein, Ida Finestein (only appearance for both)
Villains: The Undertaker, Ketch, Carlson (first appearance for all; all next appear in issue #21), Morris Berwick, Karl Douglas, Wiley Williams (first and only appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet’s identity is endangered when a psychic painter prepares to paint a scene of him without his mask.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 16
December 1992
Cover: Kato II and Green Hornet IV vs. crooks //Bill Knapp / Dan Schaefer
Story: “A Tip of the Hat” (24 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: The Hobnuts
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (both chronologically between issues #8 / 9)
Supporting Character: Carter Hamilton (chronologically between issues #8 / 9), Janice Hamilton, Amy Hamilton (first appearance for both; both next appear in issue #26), Diana Reid (chronologically between issues #8 / 13)
Intro: Sgt. Maloney, Eugene, Getsum, Cynthia Pomquist, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Preston, Nate Preston, Jr. (only appearance for all)
Villains: Rock and his gang, a gang of pushers (first and only appearance for all)
Comment: Story takes place chronologically between issues #8 / 9.
Synopsis: Commissioner Hamilton goes on a hunt for the Green Hornet’s lost hat, which may contain genetic evidence that could expose his identity.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 17
January 1993
Cover: Watkins with Green Hornet in his gunsight //Patrick Zircher / David Mowry (signed)
Story: “Showdown At Midnight” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (last appearance for both in issue #15)
Supporting Character: Diana Reid
Intro: Greg (only appearance)
Villains: James L. “Pistol Jim” Watkins (first and only appearance), Max (first appearance; dies in this story), Sister 5 (first appearance)
Synopsis: After Kato is almost injured by a gunman, the Green Hornet challenges their foe to a shootout.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 18
February 1993
Cover: Sisters vs. Kato II and Green Hornet IV //Sandra Chang / Tony DeZuniga
Story: “Sister-Hood”: Part 1 (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Bill Knapp
Inker: Alfredo Alcala
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Now Staff
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Supporting Characters: P. Easton Binney (last appearance in issue #9), Diana Reid, Carter Hamilton, Kowalski (first appearance)
Intro: Gordon (next appears in issue #25), Henry (only appearance)
Villains: Brick “Mr. Death” Arcade (first appearance; next appears in issue #21), Marty, Jake (first and only appearance for all), the Sister-Hood (including Sister 3; Dawn Rossiter, Alice Connors, and others), Dennis St. Clair (first appearance for all), Sonny Block, Tackle (last appearance for both in issue #14)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: A group of masked female thieves called the Sister-Hood begins preying on the city, and the Green Hornet and mob leaders are both on their trail.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 19
March 1993
Cover: Green Hornet vs. crooks; Sister-1; Kato vs. Sister-Hood //Patrick Zircher / David Mowry
Story: “Sister-Hood”: part 2 (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Supporting Characters: Carter Hamilton, Kowalski
Intro: Eleanor Franklin (only appearance)
Villains: Sonny Block (next appears in issue #23), Tackle, the Sister-Hood (last appearance), Sister-1 (Gloria, aka Glory; first appearance; next appears in issue #23); last appearance for all), Dennis St. Clair (dies in this story)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato go after the Sister-Hood, who have taken over a correctional facility for women.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 20
April 1993
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato II facing gunfire //Patrick Zircher / David Mowry
Story: “Crimes of the Heart” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Mishi Kato (the Crimson Wasp; between issues #14 / 22)
Supporting Characters: Ikano Kato, Marie Kato (last appearance)
Intro: Miss Golden, Dalton Griffin, Audrey Griffin (only appearance for all)
Cameo appearance: Sister-Hood (in flashback)
Villains: Count Lazlo Weims, Otto (first and only appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Hornet and Kato take down a hood who specializes in marrying wealthy women for their money.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 21
May 1993
Cover: Green Hornet IV, Kato II, Diana Reid, a victim, and Brick Arcade’s “ghost” //Mike Okamoto (signed)
Story: “The Return of Mr. Death” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Artist: Joe Bennett
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: The MFA’s
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Supporting Characters: P. Easton Binney, Kowalski (last appearance for both), Diana Reid
Intro: Judge Stephen Dacy, Mrs. Dacy (only appearance for both)
Villains: Brick Arcade (last appearance in issue #18; dies in this story), Buster and his gang (first appearance; all die in this story), Fast Eddie Johns and his gang (first and only appearance for all), Steve, Al (first appearance for both; both die in this story), the Undertaker, Ketch, and their gang (last appearance for all in issue #15; last appearance for all)
Synopsis: Brick “Mr. Death” Arcade has been executed by the state, but his ghost seems to haunt–and kill–other criminals.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 22
June 1993
Cover: Green Hornet; vignettes of two unidentified characters //J. D. Smith (signed)
Story: “The Beast Inside” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Mishi Kato (the Crimson Wasp; between issues #20 / 27), Ikano Kato (Kato I)
Supporting Characters: Hatami Kato (last appearance), Danny Reid, Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II), Lenore Reid, Arch, Kono Kato (first appearance)
Intro: Kristi
Villains: The Tornado Twins (including Ox), Marge Werner, Tyler Hanneford, Kennel Keepers (including Gecko; first and only appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in part in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet goes after a gang of dognappers who torture the animals for medical research.

Green Hornet (3rd series) No. 23
July 1993
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato II vs. Flying Tigers and Onaka Matahatchi //Sandra Chang
Story: “The Karate Wars”: Part 1 (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: Jim Brozman
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo, Todd Tuttle
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Ikano Kato (Kato I)
Supporting Characters: Kono Kato, Diana Reid
Intro: Jon Allan, Peggy, Gregg, Chris, Dooley (only appearance for last four)
Villains: The Red Tigers (including Wo), Onaka Matahatchi, Sonny Block (mistakenly called Harry in this story), Glory (Gloria; last appearance for last two in issue #19), the Skull Busters, the Flying Rats (first and only appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Sonny Block returns with a new partner, martial artist Onaka Matahatchi, to challenge Kato in a duel.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 24
August 1993
Cover: Green Hornet and Kato //Tom Simonton (signed)
Story: “The Karate Wars”: Part 2 (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: Jim Brozman
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo, Todd Tuttle
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid
Other Character: Jon Allan (last appearance)
Villains: Sonny Block, Glory, Onaka Matahatchi (all next appear in issue #26), Red Tigers (last appearance), Crenshaw (first and only appearance)
Synopsis: Kato must stage a return battle with Onaka Matahatchi, but must arrange for another man to win.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 25
September 1993
Cover: Sniper vs. Green Hornet IV and Kato II //Hector Gomez
Story: “Deadly Admirer” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer, colorist: Todd S. Tuttle
Artist: Joe Bennett
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid
Intro: Coleen (only appearance), Mrs. Kirchoff (in flashback; only appearance), Sondra Fleming (in flashback; dies in this story)
Other character: Gordon (last appearance in issue #18; last appearance)
Villain: Martin Kirchoff (first appearance; dies in this story)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato become involved when Diana Reid is stalked by a deadly admirer.

Green Hornet No. 26
October 1993
Cover: Mei Li, Green Hornet, and fallen Kato //Patrick Zircher / David Mowry
Story: “Heart of the Dragon”
 Chapter 1: “City Under Siege” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: D.U.H., Inc.
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid, Carter Hamilton, Janice Hamilton, Amy Hamilton (last appearance for both in issue #16)
Villains: Mei Li, Tien Chi, Black Dragons (first appearance for all), Sonny Block (last appearance in issue #24; dies in this story), Glory (last appearance in issue #24), Onaka Matahatchi (between issues #24 / 35), Louie Baranno, Jack O’Brien, Karl Edman (first appearance for all; all die in this story), Fast Eddie Washington, Walter Chang (first appearance for both)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: A Chinese tong, the Black Dragons, led by a woman named Mei Li, strikes at both gangsters and police in the city, and even the Green Hornet and Kato seem unable to stop them.

Green Hornet No. 27
November 1993
Cover: Death, Kato II in medical device, and Green Hornet IV //Velluto / Albrecht (signed)
Story: “Heart of the Dragon”
 Chapter 2: “Allies” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: Jim Brozman
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp (last appearance in issue #22), Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II)
Supporting Characters: Lenore Reid, Diana Reid, Janice Hamilton, Amy Hamilton (last appearance for last two)
Intro: Dr. Don Thompson (only appearance)
Villains: Mei Li, Tien Chi, Black Dragons, Walter Chang (dies in this story), Sister-1 (Glory; next appears in issue #33)
Comments: Story continues in next issue.
 This issue is listed on the cover as the 1993 Anniversary Special.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet, the Crimson Wasp, and Sister-1 fight the Black Dragons with less than 24 hours to find an antidote to save Kato from death.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 28
December 1993
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Crimson Wasp vs. Black Dragons //Patrick Zircher / Ron Mowry (signed)
Story: “Heart of the Dragon”
 Part 3: “Dance of Death” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Ron Fortier
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: Jim Brozman
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp, Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II)
Supporting Characters: Lenore Reid, Diana Reid
Other character: Dr. Don Thompson (last appearance)
Intro: Kwi-Li (only appearance)
Villains:  Mei Li, Black Dragons (all next appear in issue #38), Tien Chi (last appearance)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet is given a choice between saving the life of Hayashi Kato, or his own.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 29
January 1994
Cover: Kato II and Green Hornet IV jumping from exploding building //Karl Kirschl / Todd Tuttle (signed)
Story: “The Acquisition” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Geoffrey White
Artist: Joe Bennett
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Villains: Johnny Dollar (last appearance in issue #14), Richard, Sammy, Ramiro, Martin, Hector, Terry, and others (some die in this story; first and only appearance for all), Sasha (first appearance)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet is captured, unmasked, and tortured by an unseen assailant.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 30
February 1994
Cover: Green Hornet shackled and threatened with baseball bat //Karl Kirschl / Todd Tuttle (signed)
Story: “Penance” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Geoffrey White
Artist: Joe Bennett
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Villains: Johnny Dollar (next appears in issue #36), Sasha (last appearance)
Comment: Story continues in the next issue.
Synopsis: Paul Reid is tortured while Kato seeks to find him in time to save his life.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 31
March 1994
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Danny Reid //Patrick Zircher / Jim Brozman (signed)
Story: “Transitions” (20 pages)
Editor, writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inkers: Jim Brozman, Todd Tuttle, Barry Petersen
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Mishi Kato (the Crimson Wasp; next appears in issue #35), Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid, Lenore Reid, Danny Reid
Villains: Judge Mariotti and his gang (first and only appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in the next issue.
Synopsis: After his torturing, Paul Reid hesitates to resume his Green Hornet identity, even as the Reid family is threatened by gangsters.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 32
April 1994
Cover: Green Hornet IV, Kato II //Patrick Zircher / Phil Moy
Story: “The Master Plan” (20 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Geoffrey White
Penciller: Rich Suchy
Inker: Thomas Zahler
Letterer, colorist: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Holly Sanfelippo, Todd Tuttle
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Green Hornet I (in flashback; last chronological appearance in TALES OF THE GREEN HORNET (3rd series) #2; next chronological appearance in GREEN HORNET (Helnit) #1), Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II)
Supporting Characters: Arch (dies in this story), Lenore Reid, Danny Reid (last appearance for both), Diana Reid
Villains: Charles, Mick, Matthew, the SLF (first and only appearance for all), Anthony Curare, James Corcoran, Jai Kim Xiang, Edward Washington, Helen Stefanopoulos, Jeremy Fletcher (first appearance for all; all next appear in issue #35), the Nazis (in flashback)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet, still on the comeback trail, must deal with a cadre of neo-Nazi youth who have kidnapped the mayor.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 33
May 1994
Cover: Green Hornet IV and Kato II diving through window //Karl Kerschl / Todd Tuttle (signed)
Story: “Obsessive” (20 pages)
Editor, writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Scott Neely
Inkers: Duy Truong, Dan McConnell
Letterer, colorist: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
Supporting Characters: Carter Hamilton
Villains: Sister-Hood (formerly Sister-1; last appearance in issue #27)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Glory resurfaces, and the Green Hornet and Kato have another encounter with Sister-Hood.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 34
June 1994
Cover: Green Hornet IV, Kato II, and Sister-Hood on motorcycle //Karl Kerschl / Todd Tuttle (signed)
Story: “Compulsive” (20 pages)
Editor, writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inkers: Dan McConnell, Ann McConnell
Letterer: Todd Tuttle
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Ikano Kato (Kato I)
Supporting Character: Kono Kato
Villain: Sister-Hood (revealed as Glory in this story)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato learn the secret identity of Sister-Hood.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 35
July 1994
Cover: Green Hornet IV, Kato II, Crimson Wasp, Frankie Stefanopoulos, Helen Stefanopoulos, Constantine Stefanopoulos, and Sarge in gunsight //Patrick Zircher / Todd Tuttle
Story: “Good Cops, Bad Cops” (20 pages)
Editor, writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: Dan McConnell
Letterer: Todd Tuttle
Colorists: Andrea Albert, Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp (last appearance in issue #35)
Intro: Mike, Nick (only appearance for both), Stacy, Sullivan (both die in this story)
Villains: Constantine Stefanopoulos (first appearance; next appears in issue #40), Frankie Stefanopoulos (first appearance), Helen Stefanopolous, Jeremy Fletcher, Anthony Curare, James Corcoran, Jai Kim Xiang, Edward Washington (last appearance for all in issue #32), Onaka Matahatchi (last appearance in issue #26), Glory (Sister-Hood), various crooks (first and only appearance), Sarge (first appearance; dies in this story)
Synopsis: In the wake of a meeting with ganglords, the Green Hornet goes after a cop-killer.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 36
August 1994
Cover: Johnny Dollar with Green Hornet mask //Scott Neely
Story: “Old Wounds” (20 pages)
Editor, writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inkers: Dan McConnell, Jim Brozman
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II), Mishi Kato (Crimson Wasp)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid
Villains: Johnny Dollar (last appearance in issue #30) and his gang, Glory, Anthony Curare, James Corcoran, Jai Kim Xiang, Edward Washington, Jeremy Fletcher, Helen Stefanopoulos, Frankie Stefanopoulos,  various crooks (first and only appearance)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: Johnny Dollar kidnaps Paul Reid and holds a gangland auction for the secret of the Green Hornet’s identity.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 37
September 1994
Cover: Johnny Dollar and unmasked Green Hornet //Patrick Zircher / Todd Tuttle
Story: “The Man Behind the Mask” (21 pages)
Editor, writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Patrick Zircher
Inker: Todd Tuttle
Letterere: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (both next appear in GREEN HORNET ANNUAL #2)
GS: Green Hornet II, Ikano Kato (Kato I)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid, Carter Hamilton (both next appear in GREEN HORNET ANNUAL #2), Kono Kato (next appears in issue #39)
Intro: Conner (only appearance)
Villains: Johnny Dollar, Jeremy Fletcher, Glory, Anthony Curare, James Corcoran, Jai Kim Xiang, Edward Washington (last appearance for all), Anthony Curare (next appears in GREEN HORNET ANNUAL #2),  Helen Stefanopoulos, Frankie Stefanopoulos (both next appear in issue #40)
Synopsis: Johnny Dollar is certain that he is about to divulge Paul Reid’s identity as the Green Hornet, until another Green Hornet appears to save him.

Green Hornet Annual No. 2
October 1994
Cover: Green Hornet //Patrick Zircher / Barry Daniel Petersen
Story: “Operation: Sting” (22 pages)
Editor, writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Scott Neely
Inkers: David Mowry, Todd Tuttle
Letterer, colorist: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II (both between GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #37 / 38)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid (between GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #37 / 40), Carter Hamilton (last appearance in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #37; last appearance)
Intro: Mayor Aguilar (only appearance)
Villains: Anthony Curare (last appearance in GREEN HORNET (2nd series) #37; last appearance), Sal and other crooks (first and only appearance for all)
Comment: Story takes place from Aug. 27-Sept. 30, 1994.
Synopsis: Commissioner Hamilton sets up a drug sting to catch the Green Hornet with another criminal.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 38
October 1994
Cover: Crimson Wasp vs. Dragon’s Teeth and Mei Li’s hand //Patrick Zircher / Todd Tuttle
Story: “Best Served Cold” (20 pages)
Editor, writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Vinton Heuck
Inkers, letterers: Todd Tuttle, Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Britt Reid II (Green Hornet II), Ikano Kato (Kato I; last appearance for both), Crimson Wasp
Villains: Mei Li, Black Dragons (last appearance for all in issue #28), the Dragon’s Teeth (Dragon’s Blood, Dragon’s Tail, Dragon Fire)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: In revenge for the loss of her hand, Mei Li bands together a trio of martial arts gangsters and challenges the Crimson Wasp to a showdown.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 39
November 1994
Cover: Crimson Wasp vs. Mei Li //Patrick Zircher / Todd Tuttle
Story: “Figthing Tooth and Claw” (20 pages)
Editor, writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Vincton Heuck
Inker: Todd Tuttle
Inker, colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II
GS: Crimson Wasp
Intro: Kato IV (Kono Kato; last appearance in issue #37)
Villains: Mei Li, Dragon’s Teeth (last appearance for all)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet, Kato, and another Kato appear to even the odds in the Crimson Wasp’s battle against Mei Li and the Dragon’s Teeth.

Green Hornet (2nd series) No. 40
December 1994
Cover: Kato II and Kato IV //Patrick Zircher / Todd Tuttle (signed)
Story: “Changing of the Guard” (20 pages)
Editor: Geoffrey White
Writer: Joan M. Weis
Penciller: Jose Rivera
Inker: Todd Tuttle
Inker, letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorist: Holly Sanfelippo
Feature Characters: Green Hornet IV, Kato II, Kato IV (last appearance for all)
GS: Mishi Kato (Crimson Wasp; last appearance)
Supporting Characters: Diana Reid (last appearance in GREEN HORNET ANNUAL #2; last appearance)
Villains: Constantine Stefanopoulos (last appearance in issue #35; last appearance), Helen Stefanopoulos, Frankie Stefanopoulos (last appearance for both in issue #37; both die in this story), Bobby (first appearance; dies in this story), and their gang (first and only appearance for all)
Comment: This is the last issue of THE GREEN HORNET.
Synopsis: The second Kato breaks in the newest Kato as the Hornet takes on the Stefanopoulos crime family.

The Green Hornet: Dark Tomorrow No. 1
June 1993
Cover: Green Hornet of 2080 and Kato of 2080 vs. crooks //Jeff Butler
Story: “A Blacker Shade of Green” (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Clint McElroy
Penciller: Dave Simons
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Now Staff
Feature Characters: Green Hornet of 2080 (Clayton Reid; first appearance), Kato of 2080 (first appearance)
Supporting Character: Juice (first appearance)
Intro: Korby and his partner (both die in this story), Scraps (only appearance), the two previous Green Hornets of the 21st Century, Mrs. Reid (first appearance for all; as holograms; all dead before this story begins)
Villains: The Steel Syndicate (including Dill-N-Ger; first appearance), Serge and his gang, Boonies (first and only appearance for all)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: In the year 2080, a new Green Hornet presides over crime in the city...but it may not just be an act.

The Green Hornet: Dark Tomorrow No. 2
July 1993
Cover: Green Hornet of 2080 vs. Kato of 2080 //Jeff Butler
Story: “Family Values” (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Clint McElroy
Penciller: Dave Simons
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer, colorist: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Suzanne Dechnik, Holly Sanfelippo, Todd Tuttle
Feature Characters: Green Hornet of 2080, Kato of 2080
Supporting Character: Juice
Intro: Ramsey (only appearance), Griffin
Villains: The Steel Syndicate (including Cap-One, Bug-Z, Gweed-O)
Comment: Story continues in next issue.
Synopsis: The Green Hornet goes to a meeting with the Steel Syndicate, at which he and his men are poisoned.

Green Hornet: Dark Tomorrow No. 3
August 1993
Cover: Green Hornet of 2080 and Kato of 2080 vs. Steel Syndicate //Jeff Butler
Story: “Homecoming” (22 pages)
Editor: Joan M. Weis
Writer: Clint McElroy
Penciller: Dave Simons
Inker: David Mowry
Letterer: Andrea Albert
Colorists: Now Staff
Feature Characters: Green Hornet of 2080, Kato of 2080 (last appearance for both)
Cameo appearances: Lone Ranger, Green Hornet I, II, and III, Green Hornet of 21st Century
Other Character: Griffin (last appearance)
Intro: Les (only appearance)
Villains: The Steel Syndicate (destroyed in this story)
Synopsis: The Green Hornet and Kato team up for a showdown with the Steel Syndicate.
 

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