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Hit-Girl In Hong Kong
Publication information
PublisherImage Comics
FormatLimited series
Publication dateJune 19 – Sept. 11, 2019
No. of issues4
Main character(s)Mindy McCready / Hit-Girl
Creative team
Written byDaniel Way
Artist(s)Goran Parlov[1]
Gigi Cavenago (variant cover)[2]
Collected editions
Hit-Girl In Hong KongISBN 978-153431-4078

Hit-Girl In Hong Kong, also known as Hit-Girl's In Hong Kong, is an American comic book limited series written by Daniel Way and illustrated by Goran Parlov. Published by Image Comics,[3] the series is a stand-alone sequel/spin-off to the Icon Comics series Kick-Ass – The Dave Lizewski Years by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., the fifth series in the Hit-Girl series, and the seventh series in the overall franchise, set in the Millarworld. The series chronicles as Mindy McCready / Hit-Girl's crusade against crime leads her up against the Liu Triad of Hong Kong.[4] The series, published from June 19, 2019 to September 11, 2019, was followed by Hit-Girl In India, written by Peter Milligan and illustrated by Alison Sampson.[5] An omnibus edition was published on October 23, 2019.[6]

The series received a positive critical reception.[7][8][9][10][11]

Premise

After adolescent assassin Mindy McCready / Hit-Girl visits Hong Kong to hunt a merciless gang leader – the one responsible for drug trafficking, kidnapping, extortion and warfare throughout the city – her actions set off a gang war, leading Mindy to recruit allies from the darkest, dirtiest corners of the city.[12][13][14][15][16][17]

Characters

Main article: List of Hit-Girl & Kick-Ass characters
  • Mindy McCready / Hit-Girl – A 12-year-old "lonely" assassin embarking on a international crusade against crime.[17][18]
  • Boss Liu – The leader of the Liu Triad, who ruled via her half-brother Liu Feng as a puppet ruler before taking open control after Mindy kills him.
  • Wu Xiaopeng – A police inspector trapped in the thrall of the Liu Triad.
  • The Gang – A group of homeless children who Mindy train to volunteer to become her personal army.
    • Ai Long – The former leader of the gang, who gives Mindy up to Boss Liu out of fear of what will be done to them.
    • Song Ju – A member of the gang with long hair.
    • Feng Hui – A member of the gang who is a fan of guns.
    • Shi En Tan – A member of the gang with a bob haircut and glasses.
  • Chan Chiu – A chestnut-selling roadside food seller.

Reception

Issue # Publication date Critic rating Critic reviews Ref.
1 June 2019 7.2/10 4 [19]
2 July 2019 6.6/10 4 [20]
3 August 2019 8.4/10 2 [21]
4 September 2019 9.7/10 4 [22]
Overall 8.0/10 15 [23]

See also

References

  1. ^ CBR Staff (May 21, 2019). "Exclusive Preview: Hit-Girl Season Two #5". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  2. ^ Millar, Mark [@mrmarkmillar] (May 2, 2019). "HIT-GIRL IN HONG KONG. Got this cover last night from the Italian genius Gigi Cavenago and I really had to share…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Phegley, Kiel (February 21, 2018). "Mark Millar Reinvents Hit-Girl As 'Our F--ed Up Version of Tintin'". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  4. ^ Daniel Way (w), Goran Parlov (a). Hit-Girl In Hong Kong, vol. .5 (October 30, 2019). Portland, Oregon: Image Comics. Retrieved on October 30, 2019.
  5. ^ Gorham, Ronnie (February 19, 2020). "Hit-Girl Vol. 6: In India Review". AIPT Comics. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Way, Daniel; Parlov, Goran (October 23, 2019). "Hit-Girl In Hong Kong". Previews World. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  7. ^ Cullen, Ian (June 18, 2019). "In Review: Hit-Girl Season Two #5". SciFi Pulse. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  8. ^ Lyles, Jeffrey (June 18, 2019). "Hit-Girl Season Two #5 review". Lyle's Movie Files. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  9. ^ Magnett, Chase (June 19, 2019). "Comic Book Reviews for This Week: 6/19/2019". ComicBook.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  10. ^ Multiversity Staff (July 22, 2019). "Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 07/17/19". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  11. ^ Cullen, Ian (September 11, 2019). "In Review: Hit-Girl Season Two #8". SciFi Pulse. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  12. ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (September 26, 2019). "Hit-Girl Season 2 Just Gave Mindy Her Very Own Army". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  13. ^ Cullen, Ian (July 16, 2019). "In Review: Hit-Girl Season Two #6". SciFi Pulse. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  14. ^ Lyles, Jeffrey (July 16, 2019). "Hit-Girl Season Two #6 review". Lyle's Movie Files. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  15. ^ Cullen, Ian (August 13, 2019). "In Review: Hit-Girl Season Two #7". SciFi Pulse. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  16. ^ Lyles, Jeffrey (August 13, 2019). "Hit-Girl Season Two #7 review". Lyle's Movie Files. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  17. ^ a b Matadeen, Renaldo (November 10, 2020). "Hit-Girl: How the Kick-Ass Sidekick Grew Into a Deadly Assassin". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  18. ^ Glass, Joe (November 21, 2017). "Millarworld Announces New Ongoing Hit-Girl Series". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  19. ^ "Hit-Girl In Hong Kong #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  20. ^ "Hit-Girl In Hong Kong #2 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  21. ^ "Hit-Girl In Hong Kong #3 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  22. ^ "Hit-Girl In Hong Kong #4 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. September 11, 2019. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  23. ^ "Hit-Girl In Hong Kong (2019) Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. October 30, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
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