The Green Hornet #5

In "To Pardon Blood," the Green Hornet faces a moral maze as the city prepares to elect a new mayor, with Michael Valdez—a former gang member and convicted murderer—now a surprisingly clean-cut candidate. When a staged assassination attempt on Valdez backfires and he’s later murdered, the Green Hornet becomes the prime suspect, forcing a tense confrontation with Mack Kirby, a detective haunted by a past he’s long kept buried. Written by Chuck Dixon and Diane Piron, with art by Tod Smith and inks by David Mowry, this 1992 issue delivers a sharp, character-driven thriller where justice and vengeance blur. Cover by Tod Smith and David Mowry.