Zorro Rides Again Vol. 1

Zorro Rides Again #1

by Matt Wagner, Esteve Polls (Artist)

Collecting issues #1-6 of the 12-issue series, including a complete cover gallery!
Alta-California is a land under the iron rule of a military dictatorship, yet freedom and justice have a champion with a flashing blade-the masked rogue known only as El Zorro! Yet even this fearless nocturnal avenger is only human-- and tragedy can't always be averted. When the Alcalde's soldiers murder a young farm family, events are set in motion that will change Zorro's world forever. As Alcalde Quintero and his devious master-at-arms, Esteban Pasquale again attempt to lay their hands on the secret gold mines that lay beneath the lands of the Pulido estate, Don Diego de la Vega again finds himself reunited with his estranger sweetheart in an effort to save her father from persecution. All the while, Diego is unawares that his own father has stumbled upon a closely guarded secret-the fact that his seemingly indolent son is, in fact...ZORRO himself!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics

145 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2012

About the author

Matt Wagner is an American comic book writer and artist. In addition to his creator-owned series' Mage and Grendel, he has also worked on comics featuring The Demon and Batman as well as such titles as Sandman Mystery Theatre and Trinity, a DC Comics limited series featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.

Reviews

[Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muy bueno ⚔️

I needed that. A horse, a sword, a cause 🐎

I even listened to the soundtrack for The Mask of Zorro while I was reading and sword fighting. And who doesn’t love fast Spanish guitar?

An extremely well thought out story, absolutely original, a take on the legend I’d not heard before.

El Zorro cabalga de nuevo 🔥

Pura cabalga de nuevo 🔥

I just wish Isabel Allende’s Zorro was in my hands to read next.

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very nice art and plot made this a very enjoyable read. If you are a Zorro fan you won't be disappointed. Recommended

[BellaGBear · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is just plain silly. There does not seem to be anything interesting about this book, which is really a shame because I love zorro and all its cheekiness. I would not say it is terrible, but still stick to one star because it is also very boring and has nothing above the bare necessities of a comic book in my oppinion.

This book somehow seemed to lack a soul. Like the maker was paid for his work, but did not really felt like doing it simoply painting away the panels.

At the point when something dramatic happened I was not shocked at all, I was just baffled by the illogicality of it. The characters were cardboard pieces which caused there actions to come out of nowhere to serve the storyline only.

I think will stick to only read the first volume.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

I rarely have much nice to say about anything produced by DYNAMITE, but ZORRO RIDES AGAIN is the happy exception. This comic actually does the Zorro character justice, and I like it a lot better than the LONE RANGER series that DYNAMITE released around that same time. The action is a bit silly (It's Zorro, after all), but the writing is surprisingly solid. It may not be groundbreaking, but it certainly is enjoyable. Keep in mind, though, that this book picks up where a previous series left off, and it ends with several unresolved plot threads that get carried over to the next volume. In other words, it isn't a completely self-contained story.

[Khurram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tragedy

A great book and continuation of the Zorro legend. A slight change in the art style, great story, and good action.

Diego/Zorro's double life has been discovered. This can only lead to tragedy, especially with the corruption of the regime continuing to harass the family of his lovely lady. What happens when Zerro is pushed too far. Unfortunately, not even Zorro can reach every tragedy in time.

There is death and a huge fallout from this book. I can't wait to see what is next in the life of the fox, or is it foxes?

[John Yelverton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whereas the book picks up where the first series left off, it's really just limping along.

[Indika de Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is mighty interesting...

I am glad I read it...

A must read for fans of Zorro...

[Joe Stevens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Standard adventure with pretty pictures. Nothing wrong with it to while away a few hours. The long shots, architecture, animals and coloring are quite good, the humans less so.

[David Hickey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fox is back

A great read, love these comics. Zorro is such a classic character.Matt Wagner is a great story teller, great art.

[Sara 👻 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Volendo leggere il secondo volume, ho riletto anche questo per ripassare un po' gli avvenimenti di questa graphic novel. Mi è piaciuta ancora più che la prima volta.

Spoiler non spoiler, perchè si legge nelle primissime tavole, finalmente Alejandro de la Vega scopre che suo figlio Diego è Zorro. Ho trovato struggente, e volendo anche triste ma giusta così, la reazione del padre e le conseguenze che derivano da questa scoperta. Preparate i fazzoletti...
In più viene introdotto il personaggio di Lady Zorro, che per adesso non appare come eroina ma ci viene presentata la ragione che la porta ad indossare anche la maschera.

[Fraterno Dracon Saccis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bajón tremendo desde el primer volumen.

[Dan Trudeau · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a well-done book and Wagner shows that he understands what's important about the character. That said, it's pretty standard adventure fiction.