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The Hood by Brian K. Vaughan
4.0

Well damn, this was a nice surprise.

Parker is a dude who is a petty criminal. He has a code though. You learn that early on when he beats the living shit out of a Hydra Agent with his cousin John. You also see tender moments where he cares about his cousin, his pregnant wife, and also his sick mother. On the flipside he is cheating on his wife with a whore, stealing things, and overall a two faced asshole. This makes it even better when he gets his hands on a pair of boots and hood and becomes THE HOOD.

Good: I really dug the storyline. It's simple. Just the start of a criminal's life into super villain world. However, the way it all works out, the slow build, and the human interactions thanks to Brain K. Vaughan great writing, it all adds up to something really well done. Also the power set is cool, the art works well here, and the side character's like John are well done.

Bad: Some of the story plotlines feel unsolved or not done. This all comes down to it being a 6-part mini. You want more too but this is where it ends, and kind of sad.

Overall really enjoyed this. If I didn't feel it was a bit rushed or wanting more it be amazing but as it stands it's a great mini-series worth checking out. A 4 out of 5.