Collecting the One Year Later story arc from GREEN ARROW #60-65! Batman shows up in Star City on the trail of his former sidekick turned villain, the Red Hood, who has targeted Green Arrow's teen female partner, Speedy. Will she be destroyed despite the best efforts of the Dark Knight and Emerald Archer's? Plus, more secrets from One Year Later are revealed!
Judd Winick is an American cartoonist, comic book writer, screenwriter, and former reality television personality known for his diverse contributions to storytelling across multiple media. He first entered the public eye in 1994 as a cast member on The Real World: San Francisco, where he formed a close friendship with AIDS educator Pedro Zamora, an experience that deeply influenced his later work. Winick memorialized their bond in Pedro and Me, a critically acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel that earned several literary awards and became a staple in school curricula.
Winick's career in comics took off with The Adventures of Barry Ween, Boy Genius and continued with major runs at DC Comics, including Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Batman. His stories often explored socially relevant themes, such as HIV, homophobia, and identity. He was recognized for introducing gay characters and tackling difficult subjects with empathy and clarity. His work on Batman notably included resurrecting the character Jason Todd as the Red Hood, a storyline later adapted into the animated film Batman: Under the Red Hood, for which Winick wrote the screenplay.
Beyond comics, he created The Life and Times of Juniper Lee for Cartoon Network and served as head writer for Hulu's The Awesomes. In 2015, he launched the Hilo series, an all-ages sci-fi adventure inspired by his own children. The bestselling series has been widely praised and is expected to reach its eleventh volume in 2025.
Winick lives in San Francisco with his wife, Pam Ling, also a Real World alum, and their two children. He continues to create heartfelt and imaginative stories for audiences of all ages.
The end for Judd Winick Solo Green Arrow Run (He writes more with Black Canary/Green Arrow Marriage comics) but this is it!
We find out how Green Arrow became good enough to handle slade 1 on 1 in a sword fight. How he was able to outmaneuver the assassin. It was actually pretty great to actually see ollie train. To find his new way of fighting the bad guy. . The next arc is Red Hood and Brick verse Batman and Green Arrow. Last but not least is Green Arrow throwing in his political white flag and proposing to his new wife!
Good: I also enjoyed watching Mia and Conner get closer to their father but also becoming better themselves. The fight between Brick and Batman was funny aswell as entertaining and so was Ollie verse Red Hood. The fights all were pretty cool and much more tactical than previous issues.
Bad: The art was a little iffy. Really hard to tell what the hell was happening half the time. Especially facial expressions. Also the last arc kind of fluttered out.
Overall it wasn't the best volume but a very solid closing. A 3.5 out of 5. I'll round it up.
Judd Winick picks a weird story to end this Green Arrow series. The book starts out with the Green Arrow family (Oliver, Conor and Mia) refining their superheroing skills on a tropical island. (Green Arrow learns to use a sword!) Then they jump back to wrap up the Oliver Queen, Star City mayor storyline, with Batman and Black Canary dropping by (only to have Green Arrow drop a knee and propose to her). While wrapping up the mayor storyline was needed (it still read like a bad mashup of the West Wing, CNN's coverage of Hurricane Katrina, and a Batman comic), the other story elements (proposal, changing his superhero technique) suggest that Winick had somewhere else to go. While he may have had some more ideas, it's certainly time for the book to end--after DC's Identity Crisis (not to mention One Year Later), Green Arrow really lost its way, with lots of crossovers ruining any ongoing stories for Conor and Mia.
Green Arrow Vol. 9 Road to Jericho collects issues 66-75 written by Judd Winnick and art by Scott McDaniel.
Green Arrow is fighting a war on two fronts - one as Olliver Queen trying to rebuild Star City and one as Green Arrow trying to remove Brick as the criminal underworld boss.
This arc wraps up this volume of Green Arrow. It was a solid run throughout with the first volumes by Kevin Smith and Brad Meltzer being fantastic. Some of Jedd Winnick's arcs may have been generic but the father-son relationship between Olliver Queen and Connor Hawkins as well the mentor-trainee relationship between Olliver and Mia were the real stars of Winnick's run.
More insights into the complexity and appeal of GA as well as Judd Winick and the other particular, odd, characters he's handled (namely Red Hood). I hadn't read the first 8 volumes of this series leading up to this one, which is uncharacteristic of me, but for whatever reason it stood out in my searches. Turns out it's fantastic even without knowing about the preceding events.
Parallels between Green Arrow and Batman are obvious, and in this trade, Batman visits Star City for a couple issues. Both Queen and Wayne have God/Protector complexes and are fond of gritting their teeth while talking about "MY CITY!" But where Batman is known more for being like 50 brains working all at once to understand and take down endless colorful villains, some of the most important points Green Arrow fights for are "needle exchanges, free clinics, drugs counseling, [and] low-income housing." His stories tackle some very important, relevant issues that IRL capitalistic societies consistently fail to address. But he's not a flawless social justice warrior - he has made many mistakes, been blinded by many privileges and typical issues of male ego, and is constantly forced to own up to them. That's what makes this such a great comic.
This was a good volume, and overall I thought this was a strong Green Arrow series. I was a little surprised Black Canary showed up again after what Ollie did to her, but some time had passed and I guess time heals all wounds and all that. We got more Deathstroke and Batman. The ending was definitely a deus ex machina, but overall this was a strong volume and a strong series.
এন্ডিংটা খুব ভাল লাগলো। বিশেষ করে দেয়াল ভাঙার দৃশ্যটা। পুরো আর্কের নামটাই অদ্ভুত সুন্দর ছিল। উইনিকের অ্যারো তাহলে এভাবেই শেষ হয়ে গেল। এখন অবশেষে অ্যারো আর ক্যানারির বিয়ের অনুষ্ঠানে যাওয়ার পালা!
Rather disappointing conclusion to an otherwise correct run.
3 issues are devoted to Ollie's time on a remote island where he enhances his skills and learn to fight dirty... but doesn't actually use it. Karate kid waste of time.
4 middle issues are a boring plan from Red Hood because... he wants to make a point! I kid you not. He wanted to make a point to Batman and Speedy and went through a circomvoluted plot to do so. Bullshit waste of time.
Last 3 are Ollie fighting Deathstroke, breaking the wall that separated the Glades from the rest of Star City, quitting his mayor position and proposing Dinah. The best arc of the 3, not enough to save the day.
I jumped into this pretty much at random, having enjoyed Mike Grell's version of Green Arrow back in the 1980s - so it was a bit confusing at the beginning (Oliver has a grown up son now?) It was nice to see him teaming up with Batman, though, and Black Canary returning - and I was most impressed with the way the mayor storyline was concluded. Also, Fred Tuckman - the choice of name made me smile with its Robin Hood resonances.
This volume of Green Arrow ends on a high note but its not without its faults. While the very ending is excellent about due, the lead up was a struggle at times. There was a Batman team-up that was actually fun but it ended too easy. Then Judd Winick gives us another multi-villain fight and it seemed generic and ended terribly. I appreciated Scott McDaniel's kinetic art but his faces, especially females were odd at times. Overall, the book seemed elongated by some fights that were too many that led nowhere.
listen, using the changing length of mia’s hair as a visual cue to how much time has passed is a really great idea, but you can tell that men were in charge here because you do not go from a pixie cut to bangs and collarbone length to chest length hair in less than a year
It's a decent ending to a largely forgettable run. I liked the start, but found most of Winick's part just alright or boring. I've definitely enjoyed Connor and Mia in this, her character has been great, Deathstroke as an antagonist here is ok. Anyway I wouldn't call this bad per se, but definitely not a favourite.
As much as I love Dinah and Ollie, the proposal here would've felt strangely out of place for someone who just read Green Arrow, as Black Canary last appeared when they broke up quite a while back.
It wasn't much of a problem the first time I read it, as I've somehow managed to read Green Arrow/Black Canary first, then the wedding stuff, then Birds of Prey and this run, so it stands well enough on its own or with knowledge of some other series at the time.
I think it's awesome that the Marshall Islands got mentioned in this book. But that island they were training on was not part of the Marshall Islands. There is a distinct lack of things like towering cliffs and caves on the low-lying coral atolls with a maximum elevation of 33 feet above sea level. Also the vegetation tends to be less dense and lush than what was shown. The coral sand doesn't support vegetation as well as most people would typically expect from a tropical island. The Marshall Islands are still a lovely place, but the island shown in this book would've fit in better somewhere in Polynesia or Melanesia, rather than Micronesia. Maybe somewhere near the Solomon Islands? Anyways, that's my nitpicky thoughts. Overall I thought it was a good story
This book is the culmination of Judd Winicks Green Arrow run, After this he would take the series in what i thought was an excellent direction, In which Green Arrow would team up with Black Canary. I think this was a truly excellent Green Arrow run, A very solid run that built upon the Kevin Smith's legacy, During this run we have seen Ollie become surrounded by very interesting characters, over Smith's and Winick's run we have seen the introduction of a new Speedy, Ollie has reconciled with his estranged son and finally here we see him reunited with arguably the greatest love of his life, Black Canary. This book is a strange book because Judd decides to end several story lines at once, In this we get the culmination of the 52 mayoral story line while finding out what happened to him prior to 52 to make him such a bad ass, Something he should have become along time ago.
The story of this book this fills in the gap between Green Arrows defeat and his return to Star City as mayor, Thankfully this doesn't tread old ground, It does not retell the story of 52 instead sees Ollie living on an island honing his skills with his apprentices, This is Ollie reaching his full potential as a superhero. This book has a lot of cameos from the dc universe, We see Batman, The Red Hood along with Arrows extended family of superheros. Batman appearing was a nice surprise, This shows the level that winnick has taken this character because in my opinion Ollie is now very much on the same level as Batman. This coupled with the red hood, who is one of my favorite bad guys and he's facing one of my favorite comics characters, I'm not gonna lie i was in heaven with this story.
I love the art, For some reason i really like the the straight lined angular style of this book. It seems to suit Green arrow a lot, Whether it be his Arrow straight goatee or the way the arrow fires straight across a page but i do love it, Its not all good news though because this angular art style doesn't work very well with faces but its not so horrid that it puts you off, I was just aware of how young everyone looked, that's all.
Also I've always loved Green Arrows strong females, I know this is very much a dc thing but Green Arrow seems to have a lot more of them than other books. Black canary is one of Bad ass chick, capable of 48 hours of solid love making, she could easily kick Ollie's arse, I know it, You know it and you know what I'm pretty sure he knows it as well. Couple her with the quick witted HIV having speedy and you have some very positive female role models.
In conclusion this is another solid Green Arrow book, It serves as a nice end to a very dynamic character, This series of books have brought Green Arrow up to the levels that he should have been at for a long time, It expanded his supporting characters and universe and if I'm honest this run is why i hold Ollie in such high esteem. Highly recommended for any Green arrow fan.
8/10
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The pace and build of this volume is fabulous. We learn what the Arrows were doing during the year that preceded One Year Later: how Oliver become stronger, faster, richer, and more of a strategic thinker. A group of villains including Merlyn and Drakon, both men who have done serious damage to the Arrows, are back starting more shit. Batman swings by to help out. Winick hits a couple meta balls out of the park, involving Red Hood surviving blown-up buildings and the always funny @#$%^ Batman reference (thank you, Frank Miller). Not to mention arguments between Green Arrow and Batman about who is the worse "father." Connor Hawke gets back. Black Canary drops in. Seriously, this book is kickin' with the romance, action, political intrigue, family reunion, a few laughs. Yes, it's all great.
Until .................. spoilers follow ....................... the new, improved Arrow team cannot get themselves out of this villainous trap but must rely on totally out of nowhere deliverance by the Justice League. I suppose this resolution is supposed to be an extension of the family reunion since Red Arrow (formerly Arsenal formerly Speedy) is now in the League, but really it just comes off as a lame ending and a negation of the whole year-on-an-island-improving-themselves plotline because (1) none of their improved skill sets allowed them to win and (2) Red Arrow wasn't on the island! [So remember, kids, it's not what you know, it's who you know (and who they know) that truly makes you a winner.] Well, at least the bad guys don't get away. Except they do! ::rolls eyes::
Good unitl then, but Bah!
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Judd Winick takes his turn with the Emerald Archer in this volume of Green Arrow. The opening arc of the Road to Jericho collection takes Oliver Queen back to his roots, after being unceremoniously ousted from Star City. With a wounded body and soul, Queen opts to rebuild himself from the ground up - mirroring his initial heroic journey. After a final test against a hoard of mercenaries and a new dedication towards becoming a better hero, Green Arrow heads back to civilization for the second arc. A team-up between rocky street thug Brick and violent former Robin Jason Todd brings Batman to town, as the new Red Hood attempts to make Speedy see things from his point of view. The book concludes with an assault on Oliver's mayoral office and his vigilante activities from two fronts, leading to Black Canary's return. While I usually enjoy Judd Winick, the pacing and plot for this Green Arrow volume feels all over the place. While Red Hood and Speedy make for an interesting combination, the rest of the cast feels ancillary to their own book. Ironically for a book about an archer, this title can really be hit or miss.
i loved this as an ending. i love the character from the beginning of Quiver, straight through to the end in Vol 9. I'm biased because i've always loved ollie... and hawkeye (yeah yeah, DC and Marvel, whatever, you can like both), being an archer will have that effect on you :)
in all honesty though, i wish i had more to read. i don't want to spoil anything for those of you who haven't read it. but if you're a green arrow fan, you need to get into the quiver series. it's well worth it. even if you aren't an archer!
At first the art feels a little cartoony, but I guess that's just my taste. The stories are really good. I really enjoy pretty much everything about the island experience. The interaction with Bats is pretty cool (just yell, you know he's stalking you anyway). It's my first time seeing Red Hood in action, though I've heard of him. He's kinda scary... The recall election maneuver is sliiiiiiick. I love it. Also, Conner, <3. And of course, Dinah. So much about this volume I just love.
Batman guest stars in this one and it's great the glaring difference between them. They are both rich but while Batman is stiff, rude, and dreary GA is easygoing, sarcastic, and fun. As I begin to like certain DC characters more and more I begin to dislike Batman more and more. The characters of Speedy and...I don't even know what Conner's alias is are great. The family that Green Arrow has formed show a mutual love and respect for each other that I really enjoy in a comic book.
Hmmm... I haven't read Green Arrow in a long time (I think the last G.A. only was during the Mike Grelll run some 20 years back) - and there's been a lot of changes. And then there hasn't.
This was just another reboot - well-drawn, mind you, but just another "get away from everything to train with ninja masters & refocus my mission".
I would have enjoyed it more if I were more aware of the events leading up to Ollie & Co. being on the island. The training, especially that between Ollie and Natas, is well written and enjoyable to follow.
2.5 stars. The opening was lame, but it picked up once the scene moved to Star City and the ass kicking started. Not a must read for anyone, but not a bad way to kill a half hour.
Could have been a good story, but they brought in a character that the readers voted dead years ago. Just another example of how DC screws up the characters and doesn't listen to the readers.
Well, I read this way out of order. And I don't know why I am kind of a sap for Green Arrow and Black Canary, but I am. So this book was satisfying : )
This was my first Green Arrow comic, and it was... okay. Not bad but definitely not great. Not too much to write about, really. A tremendously average read.