Kato And The Black Beauty by DrMcQuark
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One of the new channels on our cable system is showing the 1960's Green Hornet TV series which got me thinking about the supposed movie that's been bounced around for several years. Rumor had it that Jet Li wanted to play the part of Kato, the Green Hornet's faithful partner. (If you've ever seen Jet Li's "Black Mask" movie or DVD cover you know that wouldn't have been a bad idea.)
I, however, like the idea that Now Comics used in their Green Hornet comics series in the 80's that Kato could be a woman. With that in mind I rendered this concept of a modern Kato with my nomination for the part as well as a slightly pimped out Black Beauty.
BTW: I can highly recommend tracking down the radio show from the 1930's and 40's. One of the longest lasting radio shows of the golden age. You can usually find them online or in the audio section of one of your better book stores.
(Extra points if you know who the Green Hornet's great-grand uncle was.)
Comment, critiques and ratings welcome.
Enjoy!
Comments (8)
JohnSmall
Why, everybody knows the Hornet's great-granduncle was the Lone Ranger! I like your take on the Now Comics version - I have to admit I'm not looking forward to the movie version Seth Rogan is working on. I'm concerned he's going to try to make it into one of his typical comedies (which I don't happen to find funny, BTW) and ruin the concept. Maybe I'm too worried - I remember some fans had the same concerns about Michael Keaton playing Batman 20 years ago (geez, has it really been that long?) - but as I recall Keaton had proven by then he had some real acting chops, something I don't feel Rogan has as yet. Oh, well, sorry about the rant - my intent was simply to give praise for a job well done re: your picture, and I went off on a tangent. Didn't mean to do that...
ldgilman
Great image, car and um..Kato. Sorry, my idea of Kato is still Bruce Lee. (LOL)
magnus073
Well Patrick where do I begin :) First great pic and great concept as I too think Kato would be better as a female. As for the Green Hornet series I too have been taping and watching it for some time now and am a huge fan.
alKhall
OK I found out Barbara Eden was a cute chick that lived in a bottle that had no toilet, now I'm gonna google a green hornet, your gallery is very educational Doc, btw thats one cool set of wheels and the girl aint too shabby either. Keep them coming Doc... :0)
ragouc
Very good pose and render.
shamstar
Loved the Green Hornet!! Well done.
Taaner
The great-grand uncle of Britt Reid- The Green Hornet- was none other than John Reid- THE LONE RANGER! (Gotcha!)
ObsidianOz
Very cool version of Kato and the Black Beauty. Both are beautiful. Bruce Lee was fantastic as Kato in the TV show. Jet Li would have been worthy of the Kato role, too.