![]() "To me, this is a moment to pay tribute to not only my grandmother, but to that whole generation of people who uprooted themselves and came to this country with almost nothing but the fortitude and creativity to carve out a life," Lê told NBC News. And when DC Comics introduced him in “ Green Lantern: Legacy ” on January 21, the world of graphic novels also expanded, because Tai is the first Asian-American Green Lantern, NBC News reported on January 23.Ĭreated by children’s book author Minh Lê, who is Vietnamese American, and illustrated by Singaporean artist Andie Tong, the newest iteration of Tai was inspired by Lê’s grandmother, Ton Nu Tuy-Nhan, who managed to hold onto her own jade ring after she and her family fled during the Vietnam War. ![]() ![]() Thirteen-year-old Tai Pham’s life changed forever when he inherited his grandmother’s jade ring and stepped into the role of Green Lantern. ![]()
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