Hit-Girl (2012) #1

Hit-Girl (2012) (Single Issues) #1

by Mark Millar

Mindy's mother and step-father think she's doing her homework, but in reality she's taken Kick-Ass on as her sidekick and training him up to punch, shoot and stab... just like Daddy would have wanted.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Book, Superheroes

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Mark Millar is the New York Times best-selling writer of Wanted, the Kick-Ass series, The Secret Service, Jupiter’s Legacy, Jupiter’s Circle, Nemesis, Superior, Super Crooks, American Jesus, MPH, Starlight, and Chrononauts. Wanted, Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2, and The Secret Service (as Kingsman: The Secret Service) have been adapted into feature films, and Nemesis, Superior, Starlight, War Heroes, Jupiter’s Legacy and Chrononauts are in development at major studios.

His DC Comics work includes the seminal Superman: Red Son, and at Marvel Comics he created The Ultimates – selected by Time magazine as the comic book of the decade, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and Civil War – the industry’s biggest-selling superhero series in almost two decades.

Mark has been an Executive Producer on all his movie adaptations and is currently creative consultant to Fox Studios on their Marvel slate of movies.

Reviews

[Cliff Bumgardner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the Kick-Ass series; it's a love letter to comics, and is one of the most original books to come out in a while. If you're a fan of the foul-mouthed teenage superhero absurdity of those books, you'll find more to love in this mini series focusing on the little assassin who is arguably the real star of the Kick-Ass universe. Mark Millar is an incredibly creative guy with comics in his blood, and the bloke knows how to tell a fun, fucked up story. Unsurprisingly, Romita's art is equal parts beautiful and brutal, and it fits the series so well; I can't imagine any other artist drawing this series.

The only reason this book is getting 3 stars instead of 4 is, as I've come to expect from Millarworld books, someone fell asleep while copyediting. The writing is tight, but there are a handful of mistakes, such as missing words. It's not a huge deal, but just not what I expect from a professional book like this.

If you're a Kick-Ass fan, you can't miss this series. Go pick it up.

[Ernez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Never saw the movie, but I did enjoy this. Hit-Girl wasn't as annoying as I thought she'd be. It was interesting seeing where it goes.

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah, coba setting Hit-Girl ini setelah Kick-Ass 3, pasti lebih seru!

[Arianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was actually not much impressed with the Kick-ass saga, but this extra number was instead more pleasant to read. Nice with some more insight on the feelings from Mandy and her background.
Still it is a bit too violent for my taste, but in a sense, in this volume, it seems more like a sarcastic exaggeration than a description of reality.

[Romane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story takes place between Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2 as Mindy McCready tries to settle into life as a regular school-girl, but wants nothing more to be dispensing hot justice to the scum of New York City.

When I was a kid I wanted to be Hit Girl. I still do.

Hit Girl is utterly badass.

The plot is expected to happen. Plus Christopher's side story is hilarious, I feel a bit sorry for him.

I am so happy that this comic exists. I love kick-ass, and these stories are just the perfect remedy to quench my thirst for more hit girl action.

[Gian · Rating 5 out of 5]

the little bitch is back! really!

[India · Rating 5 out of 5]

hit girl is amazing... so yeah.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is some seriously messed up shit.

[Tori H · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love hit girl and kickass can't get enough, but if you are going in thinking its not going to be gory then you are gonna be surprised!

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, the kid gloves are permanently off now.

[Monty · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this whilst waiting at the checkout stand of the library.

Great art work...The story is a bit naf and overly violent. Hey..Welcome to graphic novels!!

[Cory Mengenhauser · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

Nice . I really enjoyed it. Would recommend it to anyone else who likes this genre. Not much as to say.

[E.S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awwwww yeeeaaa

[KJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as sass-kicking as usual; I love Hit Girl.

[Yen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seriously? John Romita Jr, I salute you! Enough said.

[Lacie Scout Bateau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great arc to bridge the gap in between Kick Ass 1&2.