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El activo e intenso creador Kevin Smith, guionista y director de películas independientes tan aclamadas como Clerks, Persiguiendo a Amy, Dogma o Jay y Bob el Silencioso contraatacan, nos cuenta una historia maravillosa que resucita al personaje clásico más impetuoso de DC… ¡el legendario Green Arrow!
Oliver Queen murió cuando el avión en el que viajaba explotó en mitad del cielo. Desde entonces el Universo DC llora su pérdida... pero ¿está muerto de verdad? ¿Qué sucedió realmente en aquel día aciago? En “Carcaj”, los lectores descubrirán todo lo que ocurrió y serán testigos del regreso de uno de los personajes más carismáticos de DC Comics.
Y después de la resurrección, Oliver Queen se enfrentará al villano Onomatopeya en “El sonido de la violencia”, también escrita por Kevin Smith, y hará frente a su pasado mientras construye su futuro en “La búsqueda del arquero”, escrita por el novelista de éxito Brad Meltzer (Crisis de identidad, JLA). Todas las historias incluidas en este volumen antológico están dibujadas por Phil Hester y Ande Parks, con artículos sobre la serie por Patrick Lehany o Greg Rucka.
Oliver Queen murió cuando el avión en el que viajaba explotó en mitad del cielo. Desde entonces el Universo DC llora su pérdida... pero ¿está muerto de verdad? ¿Qué sucedió realmente en aquel día aciago? En “Carcaj”, los lectores descubrirán todo lo que ocurrió y serán testigos del regreso de uno de los personajes más carismáticos de DC Comics.
Y después de la resurrección, Oliver Queen se enfrentará al villano Onomatopeya en “El sonido de la violencia”, también escrita por Kevin Smith, y hará frente a su pasado mientras construye su futuro en “La búsqueda del arquero”, escrita por el novelista de éxito Brad Meltzer (Crisis de identidad, JLA). Todas las historias incluidas en este volumen antológico están dibujadas por Phil Hester y Ande Parks, con artículos sobre la serie por Patrick Lehany o Greg Rucka.
524 pages, Hardcover
First published July 24, 2002
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Kevin Smith
453 books962 followersKevin Patrick Smith is an American screenwriter, director, as well as a comic book writer, author, and actor. He is also the co-founder, with Scott Mosier, of View Askew Productions and owner of Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash comic and novelty store in Red Bank, New Jersey. He also hosts a weekly podcast with Scott Mosier known as SModcast. He is also known for participating in long, humorous Q&A Sessions that are often filmed for DVD release, beginning with An Evening with Kevin Smith.
His films are often set in his home state of New Jersey, and while not strictly sequential, they do frequently feature crossover plot elements, character references, and a shared canon in what is known by fans as the "View Askewniverse", named after his production company View Askew Productions. He has produced numerous films and television projects, including Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks II.
His films are often set in his home state of New Jersey, and while not strictly sequential, they do frequently feature crossover plot elements, character references, and a shared canon in what is known by fans as the "View Askewniverse", named after his production company View Askew Productions. He has produced numerous films and television projects, including Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks II.
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June 14, 2015
For me, this has got to be the best stuff Kevin Smith has done in terms of comics. I’m not a big Green Arrow guy (or “Arrow” fan for that matter), I've really only enjoyed 2 other “resurrection” stories (Red Hood and Winter Soldier), and I’m not a die-hard Kevin Smith fanatic. That said, this is good stuff. Kevin was tasked with successfully resurrecting the original Green Arrow after he had been dead for a few years. Not really an easy gig. Well, he did a bitchin’ job.
First off, I like Smith’s dialogue. It sounds like real people talking. He’s also pretty good with character’s interactions. I buy into the emotions. Oliver reconnecting with Dinah (Black Canary) was genuinely heartfelt and didn’t come off as cheesy. At least to me.
I also liked the way Kevin paced the book. He takes his time getting to the point of fully explaining Ollie’s return from the grave. It was a story that deserved a 10 issue run. The last 5 issues that made up an epilogue of sorts were alright, but Ollie's return was what really rocked.
Next I appreciated the old school spiritual nature of the resurrection. I’m fine with the “Lazarus Pit” or the being “secretly kidnapped by Russia and frozen for years” options too, but this was sorta different. Smith clearly has no issues including religion in any of his work. He actually made the trip to heaven fun. Is that Chris Farley over there?
And how about all those guest appearances? Oliver’s been gone for a minute and he’s got a lot of catching up to do. Eventually he gets reacquainted with all his old friends. Smith really nails Batman for me here. He got the “voice” down. And Bruce’s first moments with the newly returned Ollie are classic. Oliver’s run in with Arthur (Aquaman) is pretty fun too. The rest of the JLA, JSA, Etrigan, Deadman, and a couple of other guest stars all join in the fun as well. Good stuff.
Kevin also manages to include his trademark sense of humor in this one. Statements like “rod handling”, “My nipples are all kindsa hard”, and the “you got some balls on you” made me giggle like a moron. There’s a little cunnilingus action in there too. And who doesn’t appreciate that.
Phil Hester and Ande Park’s art was solid. Really sparkles on these over-sized pages. I like the thick, dark line work and it might be the best stuff I’ve seen from these guys. Head nod to Matt Wagner for his ass-kicking covers too.
That said, this one joins my short list of Green Arrow stuff (along with some of Winnick’s run and Diggle’s Year One stuff was pretty bangin’) that I would recommend to any comic reader. If you’re a Green Arrow fan, this is probably a must read.
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First off, I like Smith’s dialogue. It sounds like real people talking. He’s also pretty good with character’s interactions. I buy into the emotions. Oliver reconnecting with Dinah (Black Canary) was genuinely heartfelt and didn’t come off as cheesy. At least to me.
I also liked the way Kevin paced the book. He takes his time getting to the point of fully explaining Ollie’s return from the grave. It was a story that deserved a 10 issue run. The last 5 issues that made up an epilogue of sorts were alright, but Ollie's return was what really rocked.
Next I appreciated the old school spiritual nature of the resurrection. I’m fine with the “Lazarus Pit” or the being “secretly kidnapped by Russia and frozen for years” options too, but this was sorta different. Smith clearly has no issues including religion in any of his work. He actually made the trip to heaven fun. Is that Chris Farley over there?
And how about all those guest appearances? Oliver’s been gone for a minute and he’s got a lot of catching up to do. Eventually he gets reacquainted with all his old friends. Smith really nails Batman for me here. He got the “voice” down. And Bruce’s first moments with the newly returned Ollie are classic. Oliver’s run in with Arthur (Aquaman) is pretty fun too. The rest of the JLA, JSA, Etrigan, Deadman, and a couple of other guest stars all join in the fun as well. Good stuff.
Kevin also manages to include his trademark sense of humor in this one. Statements like “rod handling”, “My nipples are all kindsa hard”, and the “you got some balls on you” made me giggle like a moron. There’s a little cunnilingus action in there too. And who doesn’t appreciate that.
Phil Hester and Ande Park’s art was solid. Really sparkles on these over-sized pages. I like the thick, dark line work and it might be the best stuff I’ve seen from these guys. Head nod to Matt Wagner for his ass-kicking covers too.
That said, this one joins my short list of Green Arrow stuff (along with some of Winnick’s run and Diggle’s Year One stuff was pretty bangin’) that I would recommend to any comic reader. If you’re a Green Arrow fan, this is probably a must read.
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July 6, 2020
I’d heard good things about Kevin Smith’s run on Green Arrow. I even read one of the collected volumes, but it was so long ago that I forgot the details, just generally remembered it as good. So when a friend of mine told me that a local bargain outlet had copies of the Absolute volume on sale for a ridiculously low price, well, I took it as a sign.
First of all, this is an absurdly pretty book. The striking front and back covers, the slip case, the oversized format … if you enjoy physical media, you will adore this book as much as I do. Top notch job on the designers’ part!
As for the story, well, Oliver Queen, the original Green Arrow is dead. Everyone knows that. Except that, apparently he isn't. Not only is he running around fighting crime on the streets of Star City again, but he apparently doesn't remember anything beyond the mid-to-late 70's. Weird. If Elongated Man was in this book, his nose would be twitching.
That's the other thing about this book. There are references to past continuity--and the DC Universe in general--galore. If you come into it with little or no idea who Green Arrow is or anything … well, I won't say you’ll be lost, necessarily, but I don't know how much you’ll get out of it. This is a love letter to the fans, the ones who are noddingly familiar with DC history from at least the 60's up to the present day. I don't think it's overwhelmingly insular, but I’m too much steeped in DC lore to say for sure.
I will say that the book is definitely good. It apparently has a reputation for being dialogue heavy, which Smith simultaneously admits to and mocks in his introduction. There's definitely a lot of conversation, but I don't know that I’d say it's too much. Smith enjoys revealing character through dialogue, which is a fine trait for a movie director to have. So, yes, there's talk, but it's of the highly entertaining variety.
The story is structured a little … okay, so we’ve got this big, handsome hardcover, right? We expect the story to have a beginning, a middle, and an end. In a normal, standalone book, that would be it. But this book has a beginning, middle, etc., and then another story or two beyond that. Basically we’ve got the big story of Green Arrow’s return from the dead, and then Smith kept on writing the title for a while after that. What we have isn't a single, book-length story so much as the entirety of Kevin Smith’s run on Green Arrow. That's not a bad thing, just don't be surprised when the main story ends with a sizable chunk of the book left to go.
Some of the best, most memorable writing about Green Arrow that I’ve ever read. Highly recommended!
First of all, this is an absurdly pretty book. The striking front and back covers, the slip case, the oversized format … if you enjoy physical media, you will adore this book as much as I do. Top notch job on the designers’ part!
As for the story, well, Oliver Queen, the original Green Arrow is dead. Everyone knows that. Except that, apparently he isn't. Not only is he running around fighting crime on the streets of Star City again, but he apparently doesn't remember anything beyond the mid-to-late 70's. Weird. If Elongated Man was in this book, his nose would be twitching.
That's the other thing about this book. There are references to past continuity--and the DC Universe in general--galore. If you come into it with little or no idea who Green Arrow is or anything … well, I won't say you’ll be lost, necessarily, but I don't know how much you’ll get out of it. This is a love letter to the fans, the ones who are noddingly familiar with DC history from at least the 60's up to the present day. I don't think it's overwhelmingly insular, but I’m too much steeped in DC lore to say for sure.
I will say that the book is definitely good. It apparently has a reputation for being dialogue heavy, which Smith simultaneously admits to and mocks in his introduction. There's definitely a lot of conversation, but I don't know that I’d say it's too much. Smith enjoys revealing character through dialogue, which is a fine trait for a movie director to have. So, yes, there's talk, but it's of the highly entertaining variety.
The story is structured a little … okay, so we’ve got this big, handsome hardcover, right? We expect the story to have a beginning, a middle, and an end. In a normal, standalone book, that would be it. But this book has a beginning, middle, etc., and then another story or two beyond that. Basically we’ve got the big story of Green Arrow’s return from the dead, and then Smith kept on writing the title for a while after that. What we have isn't a single, book-length story so much as the entirety of Kevin Smith’s run on Green Arrow. That's not a bad thing, just don't be surprised when the main story ends with a sizable chunk of the book left to go.
Some of the best, most memorable writing about Green Arrow that I’ve ever read. Highly recommended!
June 12, 2015
I friggin love this book. period.
wanna know why?
because it's the perfect balance of almost everything you could want, the story line and plot are really well thought out. the story kept me guessing and made me not want to put it down. the dialogue in this book is great, the art is fun it's not the the greatest art of all time but it goes with this book well its very kevin smith-ish, it reminds me of clerks the animated series.
This book has a great balance between light and dark, it's very funny but knows where to draw the line of just becoming a comedy. it has a few really good action sequences as well as the right amount of darkness and batman feel, plus batman is in it so who doesn't love that. another huge plus is the multiple but perfect amount of cameos by other heros. I love the whole hawkman and green arrow feud I lol-ed alot as well as his whole aquaman friendship.
I'm not the biggest green arrow fan either other than this I've only read green arrow : year one which I also liked, but I very much like to explore into new characters and storys which you can tell if you check my shelves.
as far as kevin smith goes I grew up with his movies and was a very big fan minus anything after jay and silent bob strike back, but still loved the crap out of those early ones, still do. anyways I've read basically everything he's written as far as comics/graphic novels go and I have to say this is by far, without a doubt his best. two thumbs up.
what I didn't like or wanted more of.... spoilers ......I wanted more out of the whole speedy thing I expected him to train Mia... I also would have liked more time with him and roy/arsenal catching up and talking about what arsenal had been up to since green arrow left, and there was a little to much sex / sex jokes with an underage girl sometimes it was a little much. but other then that this book is a 5 star I can let those little things go they dont take away from the book at all, and honestly i want more of this kevin smith/arrow world alot more but sadly I can't have it.
I recommend this book 100% no questions asked, if you havnt read this yet I feel like it's a must read.
wanna know why?
because it's the perfect balance of almost everything you could want, the story line and plot are really well thought out. the story kept me guessing and made me not want to put it down. the dialogue in this book is great, the art is fun it's not the the greatest art of all time but it goes with this book well its very kevin smith-ish, it reminds me of clerks the animated series.
This book has a great balance between light and dark, it's very funny but knows where to draw the line of just becoming a comedy. it has a few really good action sequences as well as the right amount of darkness and batman feel, plus batman is in it so who doesn't love that. another huge plus is the multiple but perfect amount of cameos by other heros. I love the whole hawkman and green arrow feud I lol-ed alot as well as his whole aquaman friendship.
I'm not the biggest green arrow fan either other than this I've only read green arrow : year one which I also liked, but I very much like to explore into new characters and storys which you can tell if you check my shelves.
as far as kevin smith goes I grew up with his movies and was a very big fan minus anything after jay and silent bob strike back, but still loved the crap out of those early ones, still do. anyways I've read basically everything he's written as far as comics/graphic novels go and I have to say this is by far, without a doubt his best. two thumbs up.
what I didn't like or wanted more of.... spoilers ......I wanted more out of the whole speedy thing I expected him to train Mia... I also would have liked more time with him and roy/arsenal catching up and talking about what arsenal had been up to since green arrow left, and there was a little to much sex / sex jokes with an underage girl sometimes it was a little much. but other then that this book is a 5 star I can let those little things go they dont take away from the book at all, and honestly i want more of this kevin smith/arrow world alot more but sadly I can't have it.
I recommend this book 100% no questions asked, if you havnt read this yet I feel like it's a must read.
July 15, 2021
Green Arrow by Kevin Smith collectts issues 1-15 of the series written by Kevin Smith with art by Phil Hester.
Olliver Queen has mysteriously returned to Star City with no recollection of his death or the last few years of life (basically anything that happened before his adventures in the 1970s with Green Lantern. This bring Olliver back to his younger self using trick arrows and wise cracks. Olliver has a lot of catching up to do when his friends and family realize he has returned to life.
Kevin Smith brings us a story of revival that weaved through the DC universe including some very obscure corners. As I have just finished Grell's iconic run on the character, it was kind of jarring getting used to version of Olliver, but it works. Smith injects a lot of humor into the series and I actually was chuckling at some of the jokes - especially the ones made on Batman's expense. This series has so many connections to late 90s/early 2000s characters and storylines that I want to go back and read some of those series and check out others for the first time. The art did take some time for me to get used to as it's very cartoony, but after a few issues I was ingrossed in the story and the world. Excited to read some of the volume of Green Arrow.
Olliver Queen has mysteriously returned to Star City with no recollection of his death or the last few years of life (basically anything that happened before his adventures in the 1970s with Green Lantern. This bring Olliver back to his younger self using trick arrows and wise cracks. Olliver has a lot of catching up to do when his friends and family realize he has returned to life.
Kevin Smith brings us a story of revival that weaved through the DC universe including some very obscure corners. As I have just finished Grell's iconic run on the character, it was kind of jarring getting used to version of Olliver, but it works. Smith injects a lot of humor into the series and I actually was chuckling at some of the jokes - especially the ones made on Batman's expense. This series has so many connections to late 90s/early 2000s characters and storylines that I want to go back and read some of those series and check out others for the first time. The art did take some time for me to get used to as it's very cartoony, but after a few issues I was ingrossed in the story and the world. Excited to read some of the volume of Green Arrow.
October 9, 2016
Uhhh holy shit I loved this.
Okay so Conner has been taking over for Green Arrow. Who's that? That be his son guys! COME ON! But now he's back. Ollie is here, yet he's like his old self. Even before his 80's renewed self of darker more deadlier type. So the lighthearted fun man is stuck in the late 90's world. We get a story of many people coming together including a poor 15 year old girl being used as a whore, Conner's son, and Canary. It's great to see the reaction of the Justice League finding out Ollie is alive once more.
The heaven bit was cheese, but I did love the fact he got to interact with Barry (This is before Barry was brought back) and Hal and such. Very cool.
Overall, without giving much away, this is a very enjoyable read. The more you know of the DC universe, the more fun it is. I really loved it, and have to say this is easily the best comic I've read from Kevin Smith. Go check it out!
Okay so Conner has been taking over for Green Arrow. Who's that? That be his son guys! COME ON! But now he's back. Ollie is here, yet he's like his old self. Even before his 80's renewed self of darker more deadlier type. So the lighthearted fun man is stuck in the late 90's world. We get a story of many people coming together including a poor 15 year old girl being used as a whore, Conner's son, and Canary. It's great to see the reaction of the Justice League finding out Ollie is alive once more.
The heaven bit was cheese, but I did love the fact he got to interact with Barry (This is before Barry was brought back) and Hal and such. Very cool.
Overall, without giving much away, this is a very enjoyable read. The more you know of the DC universe, the more fun it is. I really loved it, and have to say this is easily the best comic I've read from Kevin Smith. Go check it out!
July 4, 2015
I quite enjoyed this read. I wasn't terribly familiar with Ollie other than as a supporting character. So, I started this book not knowing anything about his Slight Spoiler death and rebirth. I admit, I was initially a bit disappointed in reading yet another rebirth storyline but this one was done quite well. Smith knows how to write his DC heroes (from Batman to Aquaman), their interactions with Ollie were quite entertaining and seemed to capture the moment well.
This collection seems to be broken into two arcs... the first arc featured a rather uninspired antagonist (there was even some monologuing) but a fun story. The second arc was not terribly interesting other than the antagonist for the second telling was actually somewhat interesting. I don't know much about this 'bad guy' but I'll be doing some Wikipedia reading after writing up this review.
The Art was solid, not amazing... enjoyable enough and not confusing. Kevin Smith's writing was very well done. I did enjoy his poking fun at the Dark Knight and friends.
This book (Absolute Edition) didn't really have much in terms of extras... a fancy bookmark and a few sketches... recent Image Deluxe edition books have had more inspired extras.
Was this book an amazing must read? Unfortunately not. Was it a very good story which I quite enjoyed? Definitely!!! I would recommend this to anyone that is interested in the DC Universe as it touches upon some larger stories.
This collection seems to be broken into two arcs... the first arc featured a rather uninspired antagonist (there was even some monologuing) but a fun story. The second arc was not terribly interesting other than the antagonist for the second telling was actually somewhat interesting. I don't know much about this 'bad guy' but I'll be doing some Wikipedia reading after writing up this review.
The Art was solid, not amazing... enjoyable enough and not confusing. Kevin Smith's writing was very well done. I did enjoy his poking fun at the Dark Knight and friends.
This book (Absolute Edition) didn't really have much in terms of extras... a fancy bookmark and a few sketches... recent Image Deluxe edition books have had more inspired extras.
Was this book an amazing must read? Unfortunately not. Was it a very good story which I quite enjoyed? Definitely!!! I would recommend this to anyone that is interested in the DC Universe as it touches upon some larger stories.
May 30, 2015
With all the recent attention on Oliver Queen via the TV show Arrow, I thought it was time for me to explore further into the character, since I haven't read much Green Arrow at all. Where to begin? How about one of the greatest wordsmiths of our generation? Kevin Smith.
Smith's Green Arrow storyline "Quiver" is presented in entirety here and is everything I expected it to be. Thought-provoking, full of action, funny, and with the slightest amount of inappropriateness from time to time. I smiled, I laughed, I sat on the edge of my seat.
The additional story lines contained within only serve to deepen the connection that the reader began with "Quiver". We see more of Arsenal, Black Canary, and even a potential new Speedy. :)
Green Arrow has been around for many many years, but this Volume was a great place to start.
Recommend.
Smith's Green Arrow storyline "Quiver" is presented in entirety here and is everything I expected it to be. Thought-provoking, full of action, funny, and with the slightest amount of inappropriateness from time to time. I smiled, I laughed, I sat on the edge of my seat.
The additional story lines contained within only serve to deepen the connection that the reader began with "Quiver". We see more of Arsenal, Black Canary, and even a potential new Speedy. :)
Green Arrow has been around for many many years, but this Volume was a great place to start.
Recommend.
January 21, 2018
ABSOLUTE RATING: {3+/5 stars}
STANDARDIZED RATING: <3/5 stars>
STANDARDIZED RATING: <3/5 stars>
October 6, 2015
I remember reading some of these issues and liking them, but re-reading them now? I really didn't care for most if not all of this. The Artwork was crisp and clean.
February 8, 2022
Green Arrow by Kevin Smith is just what you expect with Kevin Smith Writing Green Arrow, a lot of sexual jokes at a plethora of Justice Leaguers, Some of the weirdest bad guys coming out of the woodwork, really smart observations about on life and death, and observations on teenage sidekicks. This is Kevin Smith's second time writing for a comic book series, the first time was Daredevil. This is Kevin Smith's first time writing for DC comics which he has a long standing relationship with. I enjoyed his two Batman Comics that feature a super villain he created in this run, Onomatopoeia, who will say the onomatopoeia like Bang! before he shoots. This book was the resurrection of Oliver Queen who died and his son Connor took the Green Arrow mantle. Oliver Queen had been dead for 5 and half years until this line of comics came out. The main part of the story deals with how Oliver came back and how he gets his memory back which is spotty at best. The rest deals with the villain Onomatopoeia and him trying to kill Connor. The main story is interesting and gets extremely weird for a while, you will probably say WTF or some variety of that. This book does not do a good job of referencing what happened before I had to visit the wikipedia and find out what happened in 1995 to the Green Arrow, which this book only has casual references too. Green Arrow by Kevin Smith collects Green Arrow (2001-2007) 1-15.
The Plots: Oliver Queen is back with a very selective memory thinking thinking no time has past since his death and does not remember some events before his death, the big one is Killing the Green Lantern Hal Jordan. The Justice League are leery and don't want to rule it out that Oliver is a clone. Batman takes this to the extreme as he fights him and knocks him out does a full body scan, which has some surprising results, that Batman needs answers. When that all gets wrapped up a mysterious villain stalks the costumed vigilantes, and gets his sights set on Connor.
What I Liked: I really liked the commentary on teenage sidekicks is really good and calls out how dangerous it is. For the most part the jokes landed but when they fail they fail hard, I'm talking about the quiver jokes. It does answer the controversial question , can you still be a hero and a giving lover, with the whole batman is a hero and can't go down on a women, well Oliver goes down twice in this book, and he's still a hero. I love the villain Onomatopoeia he so mysterious and the best part of the book. There's some great bloody fights that are really brutal and last long. The rhyming dialogue of the Demon, and he gets called out for not rhyming. I liked the illustrations especially green Arrow with a massive beard.
What I Disliked: That religion does come into the book, and it could have just been spiritual. This comic goes to such a weird place it was fun but it goes a little too far off the rails. The book does a bad job of catching up the casual comic reader.
Recommendations: If you're a fan of Kevin Smith and his interesting observations on comic book characters, then this is the book for you. I terms of Story I enjoyed his Batman run a little better, but I'm a way bigger fan of Batman than Green Arrow, so I could have missed some things. I rated Green Arrow by Kevin Smith 4 out of 5 stars.
The Plots: Oliver Queen is back with a very selective memory thinking thinking no time has past since his death and does not remember some events before his death, the big one is Killing the Green Lantern Hal Jordan. The Justice League are leery and don't want to rule it out that Oliver is a clone. Batman takes this to the extreme as he fights him and knocks him out does a full body scan, which has some surprising results, that Batman needs answers. When that all gets wrapped up a mysterious villain stalks the costumed vigilantes, and gets his sights set on Connor.
What I Liked: I really liked the commentary on teenage sidekicks is really good and calls out how dangerous it is. For the most part the jokes landed but when they fail they fail hard, I'm talking about the quiver jokes. It does answer the controversial question , can you still be a hero and a giving lover, with the whole batman is a hero and can't go down on a women, well Oliver goes down twice in this book, and he's still a hero. I love the villain Onomatopoeia he so mysterious and the best part of the book. There's some great bloody fights that are really brutal and last long. The rhyming dialogue of the Demon, and he gets called out for not rhyming. I liked the illustrations especially green Arrow with a massive beard.
What I Disliked: That religion does come into the book, and it could have just been spiritual. This comic goes to such a weird place it was fun but it goes a little too far off the rails. The book does a bad job of catching up the casual comic reader.
Recommendations: If you're a fan of Kevin Smith and his interesting observations on comic book characters, then this is the book for you. I terms of Story I enjoyed his Batman run a little better, but I'm a way bigger fan of Batman than Green Arrow, so I could have missed some things. I rated Green Arrow by Kevin Smith 4 out of 5 stars.
April 11, 2019
I bought this on the recommendation from someone online that this a very good story for a b-list hero. I'm a fan of Kevin Smith's movies but hated his Guardian Devil storyline for Daredevil. So I wasn't exactly excited to open this book up especially seeing how the art was reminiscent of Quesada (idk I feel as though the art is a bit cartoony and immature for that story's dark tone). However I knew by the end of the first issue I was going to love this book. I was amazed at Smith's ability to find a voice that was so far and away from his usual caveats of sex jokes and self deprecation (seriously Kevin Smith self depreciates so much. I wanna give him a hug). Instead I found a great occult tale starring a character I knew nothing about with dialogue that was both witty and clever...and had sex jokes and self deprecation. Yet he didn't marinate his whole story with it. Just enough to get a feel for what these characters would be like outside of costume. I was also particularly impressed with how politically minded he was and how he brought it into his work without being preachy. Though some of his politics come off as dated (at least by me, since I consider myself a socialist) what he brings to the table is something to chew on. What I mean is he features his characters with very specific mindsets that causes new discourse I would never know about. At least not to think about in a comic. But if you're looking for a straight up superhero tale, you get that. It's still very fun and takes the characters into new inventive places. I even found myself enjoying the art from time to time. Great Job Kevin Smith. If you ever need a hug, I'm right here for you.
January 2, 2021
I wasn't too impressed with this collection. The artwork was so-so, but the storyline was not my cup-of-tea. Plus, with it being an "Absolute Edition," I would have liked to have seen "more Easter Eggs" like they have in other such editions. As far as resurrection stories go, it was unique and clever, I suppose. I do not remember ever reading anything else like it in any other comic series, so it had that going for it.
I am not "deeply familiar" with Green Arrow's backstory; I am, however, familiar enough to be able to follow most of the major points of the story regarding Oliver's "past." I think the author did a good job on touching enough "high points" to keep a new reader up-to-speed while reading. I did appreciate the . . . "uniqueness" behind Oliver's return to the land of the living. Having read it, and considering what I had to wade through to read it, I cannot say I am exceptionally happy to have done so. I would rate it 1.5 stars, maybe, but did not like it enough to round up to 2 stars.
I am not "deeply familiar" with Green Arrow's backstory; I am, however, familiar enough to be able to follow most of the major points of the story regarding Oliver's "past." I think the author did a good job on touching enough "high points" to keep a new reader up-to-speed while reading. I did appreciate the . . . "uniqueness" behind Oliver's return to the land of the living. Having read it, and considering what I had to wade through to read it, I cannot say I am exceptionally happy to have done so. I would rate it 1.5 stars, maybe, but did not like it enough to round up to 2 stars.
December 22, 2016
Absolute Green Arrow by Kevin Smith!!! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, the one good thing that comes out of releasing new superhero movies or TV series is the reprints of good old comic arcs (not that the new ones are bad) (well, most kinda are). This is one such specimen of the good old stuff! I’ve been looking for a hardcover copy of this since I’ve started collecting (heck, even the soft cover was hard to find back in 2010). I’ve been curious with Green Arrow since I’ve always thought of him as Iron Man’s counterpart in DC. Yeah yeah, Batman is the usual comparison point, but it’s the character flaws within Ollie Queen and Tony Stark that makes a good story. Anyway this book is not another origin story (Green Arrow Year One already took care of that). This is about Ollie’s resurrection and catching up to the world and the people he left behind. The thing is though, when he surfaced, he has amnesia and doesn’t realize that what he was thinking of as a week of absence was actually more than 10 years. So as Ollie tries to catch up with his life, he resumes his work as the hero of Star City. There are lots of guest characters in this series, and even included some of the not-so-well known DC heroes. All-in-all it’s a nice feel good story, much like watching a movie. Kevin Smith really said it best when he said that he made this book because it’s a story that he would want to read as a comic fan. It’s full of good action, fun talks, and cool cameos. Truly nice work by a fan, for the fans!
Etrigan for the win!!! Snoochy-boochies!!!!
Etrigan for the win!!! Snoochy-boochies!!!!
October 27, 2015
No se lleva más estrellas porque no hay xDD Es la primera vez que leo algo de Green Arrow y no sé si es que he tenido mucha suerte o si realmente todas las historias son así de buenas. Kevin Smith nos ofrece diversas tramas muy bien elaboradas sobre este personaje y sus compañeros: Canario, Connor, Mía, Linterna Verde y la gente de la Liga. Se nota que Oliver Queen tiene ya un recorrido, y posee un amplio pasado de anecdotas y tramas con el resto. Eso no ha supuesto un gran problema, ya que igualmente se entiende todo y se disfruta. Ahora solo pienso en conseguir mi siguiente lectura sobre este heroe.
June 24, 2018
OK, pretty darned good. I know a bit about The Archer, but not enough about his downhill days to connect with whatever happened after his Road Trip with Hal. And I certainly didn't follow him until his death.
Kevin Smith weaves a credible tale of Ollie's rebirth, hitting themes of responsibility; family; sins of the past; old lovers; and, possibly, redemption.
I didn't care for the Paradise interludes, because I don't think that's how it works. I mean, goddam, Ollie sinned enough before he was dead to end up in the other place.
But, that's just me. Very unfashionable opinion.
Nice story.
Kevin Smith weaves a credible tale of Ollie's rebirth, hitting themes of responsibility; family; sins of the past; old lovers; and, possibly, redemption.
I didn't care for the Paradise interludes, because I don't think that's how it works. I mean, goddam, Ollie sinned enough before he was dead to end up in the other place.
But, that's just me. Very unfashionable opinion.
Nice story.
December 11, 2018
Green Arrow hadn't had his own book for 3 years when Kevin Smith took the helm to revive our emerald archer. He was actually killed off and his titled was canceled (though the mantle of Green Arrow lived on with Ollie's son Conner adopting the persona as part of the Justice League). This collection is essentially divided into two parts: the 10 issue arc "Quiver" (issues #1-10) and the follow up 5 issue arc "Sounds of Violence" (issues #11-15).
"Quiver" opens with Green Arrow appearing back in the streets of Star City to clean it up from the criminals who have moved in since his demise. He is quickly taken in by a rich, old benefactor named Stanley Dover who funds Oliver Queen's superhero comeback and he gains a new sidekick, Mia, a teenage hooker who he rescued from her abusive pimp. It quickly becomes apparent though that Ollie has no memory of his life since the 70s when he was teamed up with Green Lantern (Hal Jordan that is, Green Arrow doesn't know his best friend is dead and replaced with Kyle Rayner). The Justice League soon intervenes to help solve this mystery of how Green Arrow came back to life and why he doesn't have any memories. Along the way he reconnects with old friends and old flames while trying to find out who is snatching young boys off the streets of Star City.
"Quiver" is widely considered to be one of the best Green Arrow stories, it was a long overdue fresh take on the character and once you read it you can see that it earns that acclaim. Kevin Smith's story is mature and dark and really well put together (with the exception of his twist towards the end, he dropped so many hints early on that you see it coming from a mile away) with lots of appearances from various DC favorites, but I felt like his style of dialogue really didn't work that in the context of these characters. He is one of my favorite director/screenwriters and I've immersed myself in his work very heavily since I was a teenager, so it really stands out to me when I heard Batman and Superman talking to each other like they were Randall and Dante at the Quick Stop (it's really, really awkward to hear it coming out of Stanley's mouth, it seems so unrealistic). There is also a lot of dialogue between characters about their sexual preferences and it's not exactly done in the most tasteful way (I thought it was funny for the most part, but I could see some people being offended by it). The other criticism I have is that it is steeped in DC comic lore and as someone who isn't as up to snuff on that stuff it would have been nice to provide some context for some of the more obscure references.
"Sounds of Violence" has Ollie and his son Connor (or Green Arrow 2) facing a new, creepy villain named Onomatopoeia (he verbalizes a sound and then makes the sound happen). He's also trying to juggle his relationship with Black Canary and the attention of his new "family" while getting his life back in order. It's as dark as "Quiver" was with Smith not holding back at all when it comes to making us believe the villain is truly evil. The dialogue in this book actually seems scaled back quite a bit from "Quiver" and is more polished.
The artwork in these comics is really well done, but it doesn't exactly match the tone of the stories. That's not a bad thing though, the bright colors work great for the fresh outlook of the book while not being too over the top when the dramatic scenes happen. I love the way Green Arrow looks here and the new villain, Onomatopoeia, looks really creepy.
This is an excellent collection, really one of the best Green Arrow books you can find out there. Despite the many references to past DC events, one wouldn't be too lost to just pick it up and give it a go. Essential reading for every DC or Green Arrow fan and very highly recommended.
"Quiver" opens with Green Arrow appearing back in the streets of Star City to clean it up from the criminals who have moved in since his demise. He is quickly taken in by a rich, old benefactor named Stanley Dover who funds Oliver Queen's superhero comeback and he gains a new sidekick, Mia, a teenage hooker who he rescued from her abusive pimp. It quickly becomes apparent though that Ollie has no memory of his life since the 70s when he was teamed up with Green Lantern (Hal Jordan that is, Green Arrow doesn't know his best friend is dead and replaced with Kyle Rayner). The Justice League soon intervenes to help solve this mystery of how Green Arrow came back to life and why he doesn't have any memories. Along the way he reconnects with old friends and old flames while trying to find out who is snatching young boys off the streets of Star City.
"Quiver" is widely considered to be one of the best Green Arrow stories, it was a long overdue fresh take on the character and once you read it you can see that it earns that acclaim. Kevin Smith's story is mature and dark and really well put together (with the exception of his twist towards the end, he dropped so many hints early on that you see it coming from a mile away) with lots of appearances from various DC favorites, but I felt like his style of dialogue really didn't work that in the context of these characters. He is one of my favorite director/screenwriters and I've immersed myself in his work very heavily since I was a teenager, so it really stands out to me when I heard Batman and Superman talking to each other like they were Randall and Dante at the Quick Stop (it's really, really awkward to hear it coming out of Stanley's mouth, it seems so unrealistic). There is also a lot of dialogue between characters about their sexual preferences and it's not exactly done in the most tasteful way (I thought it was funny for the most part, but I could see some people being offended by it). The other criticism I have is that it is steeped in DC comic lore and as someone who isn't as up to snuff on that stuff it would have been nice to provide some context for some of the more obscure references.
"Sounds of Violence" has Ollie and his son Connor (or Green Arrow 2) facing a new, creepy villain named Onomatopoeia (he verbalizes a sound and then makes the sound happen). He's also trying to juggle his relationship with Black Canary and the attention of his new "family" while getting his life back in order. It's as dark as "Quiver" was with Smith not holding back at all when it comes to making us believe the villain is truly evil. The dialogue in this book actually seems scaled back quite a bit from "Quiver" and is more polished.
The artwork in these comics is really well done, but it doesn't exactly match the tone of the stories. That's not a bad thing though, the bright colors work great for the fresh outlook of the book while not being too over the top when the dramatic scenes happen. I love the way Green Arrow looks here and the new villain, Onomatopoeia, looks really creepy.
This is an excellent collection, really one of the best Green Arrow books you can find out there. Despite the many references to past DC events, one wouldn't be too lost to just pick it up and give it a go. Essential reading for every DC or Green Arrow fan and very highly recommended.
March 4, 2025
You KNOW a character's bibliography is in a sorry state when probably the best solo run he's EVER had was courtesy of Kevin "Snoochie Boochies!" Smith.
But to be fair, Smith's authorial voice is a perfect fit for Oliver Queen-- especially the swashbuckling liberal prosthletizer from the '70s that Smith is channeling here (who unfortunately never got a solo book before pivoting to become the Reagan-era macho douchebag of the '80s). This run is also one of the best examples of resurrecting a long-dead character DC ever managed-- with Smith using his encyclopedic knowledge of DC's recent history and then-current status quo to craft a revival that addresses every practical, emotional, and metaphysical angle of Ollie's return from the grave in a surprisingly fun way.
Now, that said, this run is far from perfect. There's a lot of unnecessary late-'90s edginess on display here... for instance, both arcs in this trade prominently feature serial killers: the first explicitly a child killer, the second shown explicitly brutalizing women. Mia, a new potential sidekick introduced in this volume, is an underage former sex worker that Smith keeps framing in uncomfortably romantic ways (she has a romantic dream about Oliver, and later outright hits on Connor). The book ends on a homophobic gay joke, which is disappointing. And on top of all that, the run requires a pretty deep knowledge of DC lore to be able to even follow it, much less appreciate it; this book is FAR from new-reader friendly.
But all told, this is a pretty fantastic return to prominence for the Emerald Archer-- and a return to form if you prefer leftist-firebrand Ollie to Dirty-Harry Ollie. Furthermore, I'd go to bat for this as the best comic Kevin Smith ever wrote. It's not a HIGH bar, but I'd say he cleared it, and then some.
But to be fair, Smith's authorial voice is a perfect fit for Oliver Queen-- especially the swashbuckling liberal prosthletizer from the '70s that Smith is channeling here (who unfortunately never got a solo book before pivoting to become the Reagan-era macho douchebag of the '80s). This run is also one of the best examples of resurrecting a long-dead character DC ever managed-- with Smith using his encyclopedic knowledge of DC's recent history and then-current status quo to craft a revival that addresses every practical, emotional, and metaphysical angle of Ollie's return from the grave in a surprisingly fun way.
Now, that said, this run is far from perfect. There's a lot of unnecessary late-'90s edginess on display here... for instance, both arcs in this trade prominently feature serial killers: the first explicitly a child killer, the second shown explicitly brutalizing women. Mia, a new potential sidekick introduced in this volume, is an underage former sex worker that Smith keeps framing in uncomfortably romantic ways (she has a romantic dream about Oliver, and later outright hits on Connor). The book ends on a homophobic gay joke, which is disappointing. And on top of all that, the run requires a pretty deep knowledge of DC lore to be able to even follow it, much less appreciate it; this book is FAR from new-reader friendly.
But all told, this is a pretty fantastic return to prominence for the Emerald Archer-- and a return to form if you prefer leftist-firebrand Ollie to Dirty-Harry Ollie. Furthermore, I'd go to bat for this as the best comic Kevin Smith ever wrote. It's not a HIGH bar, but I'd say he cleared it, and then some.
March 27, 2025
This is the comic that introduced me to green arrow. Well, to clarify, it was just the quiver arc, but I felt it was worth buying the complete collection to see where smiths run later on went.
This will always be one of my fav comics. I love smiths writing, which isn't always the case but its great here. He just captures the essence of Oliver queen and I think that the characters around him are also captured well. Smith is a writer who I couldn't see writing for batman or superman (at least not in a solo series or as main protagonists) but the green arrow cast is perfect for him. I love the way black canary, Connor and arsenal are written, I love the introduction of mia, and Ollie is the best part of the whole story. The quirky sayings, the old school attitude to the character works great for the story that Smith is conveying here.
The villains capture your interest, and Smith brings in the dc universe as a whole to deepen it in the Canon. Etrigan, batman, superman, dream from the sandman series, and hal Jordan are just a few of the characters who appear in the series. I'd love to read more about hals years as the spectre, but that was honestly such a short lived time since John's brought him back 3 years later.
Don't even get me started on Phil hesters art. He's definitely the type of artist that you either love or hate, but I honestly love everything he was doing to the book. His colorist and inker really make his art pop, and it brings a consistency that so many modern comics are lacking these days. Issue after issue its hester proving himself to be a competent and dynamic artist. I'm really glad to see him currently on other stuff like superman in the past couple years.
Anyway I just wanted to blurb on how much I enjoy this series. I dont know if anyone will read this but if you do please check it out. Its worth it.
This will always be one of my fav comics. I love smiths writing, which isn't always the case but its great here. He just captures the essence of Oliver queen and I think that the characters around him are also captured well. Smith is a writer who I couldn't see writing for batman or superman (at least not in a solo series or as main protagonists) but the green arrow cast is perfect for him. I love the way black canary, Connor and arsenal are written, I love the introduction of mia, and Ollie is the best part of the whole story. The quirky sayings, the old school attitude to the character works great for the story that Smith is conveying here.
The villains capture your interest, and Smith brings in the dc universe as a whole to deepen it in the Canon. Etrigan, batman, superman, dream from the sandman series, and hal Jordan are just a few of the characters who appear in the series. I'd love to read more about hals years as the spectre, but that was honestly such a short lived time since John's brought him back 3 years later.
Don't even get me started on Phil hesters art. He's definitely the type of artist that you either love or hate, but I honestly love everything he was doing to the book. His colorist and inker really make his art pop, and it brings a consistency that so many modern comics are lacking these days. Issue after issue its hester proving himself to be a competent and dynamic artist. I'm really glad to see him currently on other stuff like superman in the past couple years.
Anyway I just wanted to blurb on how much I enjoy this series. I dont know if anyone will read this but if you do please check it out. Its worth it.
June 14, 2024
Smith and Hester try to hit the mark
At the beginning of the new millennium, DC was trying to refresh its comic line, with that, many B list characters were given a chance of new series. One of them was Green Arrow.
Enter Kevin Smith and Phil Hester, who bring back the original archer from the dead reuniting with his love (Dinah) and his son.
For me, some of the tropes used in this comic feel very 2000's and outdated. Some humor feel too much like the raunchy comedies of the time, sometimes out of tone with the story.
The villain of the first story had an interesting origin, but his reveal wasn't really a surprise, I knew he was the antagonist from the beginning. One clever thing about this villain is the fact that he uses Oliver liberal views to his advantage. And the second villain, Onomatopeia, may sound like a clever idea on paper, but seems like Smith didn't knew where it was going.
On the positive. This is a book illustrated in a very dynamic way, different from what it was going on at the time in other books, and it was cool watching Oliver working with his son.
The thing about this book is that is a product of its time, for good or bad, and Green Arrow is a character that doesn't have volumes with many issues, and in its time this was a good one, but since then, there have been better stories of the character, that doesn't have a confusing entry point like this one, that now is a good green arrow book between previous and future better ones.
At the beginning of the new millennium, DC was trying to refresh its comic line, with that, many B list characters were given a chance of new series. One of them was Green Arrow.
Enter Kevin Smith and Phil Hester, who bring back the original archer from the dead reuniting with his love (Dinah) and his son.
For me, some of the tropes used in this comic feel very 2000's and outdated. Some humor feel too much like the raunchy comedies of the time, sometimes out of tone with the story.
The villain of the first story had an interesting origin, but his reveal wasn't really a surprise, I knew he was the antagonist from the beginning. One clever thing about this villain is the fact that he uses Oliver liberal views to his advantage. And the second villain, Onomatopeia, may sound like a clever idea on paper, but seems like Smith didn't knew where it was going.
On the positive. This is a book illustrated in a very dynamic way, different from what it was going on at the time in other books, and it was cool watching Oliver working with his son.
The thing about this book is that is a product of its time, for good or bad, and Green Arrow is a character that doesn't have volumes with many issues, and in its time this was a good one, but since then, there have been better stories of the character, that doesn't have a confusing entry point like this one, that now is a good green arrow book between previous and future better ones.
August 20, 2018
The bulk of this book is taken up by the "Quiver" storyline, which is fantastic. Does it change or expand the medium? No not really, but it's as close to a perfect comic book story as can be. 1o issues means the story has space to breathe and build, going into details about its cast. It means Smith can spend an issue exploring the world and setting before the story proper gets started.
"Quiver" itself is really good. It's funny in the best way, and Smith really get Ollie's ultra-socialist voice down pat. One minor quibble is that the story can be a little bit too "woke" at times, but considering how rare it was when it was written, I appreciate it. It's also a wonderfully weird story, encompassing street level grime as well as the typical high-concept DC weirdness. It's a story that involves muggers, thugs, satanists, cannibals, heaven, death, souls, guilt, responsibility, love, parental bonds, and using a jar of bleach as a boxing glove arrow - and having someone like Ollie at the centre keeps it grounded.
The other stories are mostly one-offs featuring some of the additional cast of "Quiver". They are fine, entertaining reads.
I keep hearing that this is the best stuff Kevin Smith has written in comic books. I wouldn't be surprised if it were true. This run is up there with Mike Grell and Jeff Lemire, and among the best DC runs. Read it.
"Quiver" itself is really good. It's funny in the best way, and Smith really get Ollie's ultra-socialist voice down pat. One minor quibble is that the story can be a little bit too "woke" at times, but considering how rare it was when it was written, I appreciate it. It's also a wonderfully weird story, encompassing street level grime as well as the typical high-concept DC weirdness. It's a story that involves muggers, thugs, satanists, cannibals, heaven, death, souls, guilt, responsibility, love, parental bonds, and using a jar of bleach as a boxing glove arrow - and having someone like Ollie at the centre keeps it grounded.
The other stories are mostly one-offs featuring some of the additional cast of "Quiver". They are fine, entertaining reads.
I keep hearing that this is the best stuff Kevin Smith has written in comic books. I wouldn't be surprised if it were true. This run is up there with Mike Grell and Jeff Lemire, and among the best DC runs. Read it.
October 17, 2019
Now I really want to hunt down whatever it is that connects Mike Grell's Green Arrow run to Kevin Smith's.
This is not the place to start if you're a new Green Arrow reader but it's a satisfying read for more seasoned fans. I haven't read much (mostly Grell and Year One) but I wasn't lost. Smith does a fantastic job tying together Ollie's history and the current story, while resetting Oliver Queen in a slightly more modern era. There's some tongue-in-cheek jokes at the expense of the superhero "they're not really dead" trope that are actually chuckle-worthy. The artwork is solid, clear and expressive without being distractingly detailed, and I particularly loved the included cover art. My only gripe with this story is that when Oliver's missing story is revealed, it's . That aspect felt flat and lazy compared to the rest of the story, which was full of good dialogue and poignant character moments. It's also a well-paced storyline; waiting for each issue for the slow reveals must have been agony!
Recommended to established Green Arrow fans.
This is not the place to start if you're a new Green Arrow reader but it's a satisfying read for more seasoned fans. I haven't read much (mostly Grell and Year One) but I wasn't lost. Smith does a fantastic job tying together Ollie's history and the current story, while resetting Oliver Queen in a slightly more modern era. There's some tongue-in-cheek jokes at the expense of the superhero "they're not really dead" trope that are actually chuckle-worthy. The artwork is solid, clear and expressive without being distractingly detailed, and I particularly loved the included cover art. My only gripe with this story is that when Oliver's missing story is revealed, it's . That aspect felt flat and lazy compared to the rest of the story, which was full of good dialogue and poignant character moments. It's also a well-paced storyline; waiting for each issue for the slow reveals must have been agony!
Recommended to established Green Arrow fans.
November 1, 2023
Me encantó. Los grandes escritores de cómics son antes que nada fans y hay pocas personas tan fans de este género como Kevin Smith. Esta recopilación de Quiver es sencillamente una obra maestra que incluye humor, amor, acción y misterio. Todo además impregnado de lo que Kevin Smith saber hacer mejor: diálogos inteligentes y provocadores. Yo soy un fanboy de Kevin Smith y me parece que el entiende los cómics de una manera en que pocos los entienden. Las voces que Smith les da a Oliver Queen, Dinah Lance, Hal Jordan, Hall Carter, Speedy, Connor Hawke e incluso Batman los hacen más cercanos a seres humanos reales, que a dioses del Olimpo. Yo leí la primera grapa de esta colección hace más de 20 años y me había quedado con la intriga, hasta que por fin lo resolví este mes. Kevin Smith le dio la vuelta para traer a la vida a Oliver Queen después de que muriera en una de las crisis, pero logró expresar muy bien las reacciones y la "lógica" de todo esto. Muy recomendado.
July 17, 2021
I hadn’t read this in years and wasn’t sure what to expect. It didn’t take long for me to get fully hooked. Some of the writing is a little dated, and the art may be a little simplistic for some tastes. But, all in all it’s a great superhero comic piece. All of the characters are so well explored that you could tell who was saying what if all you had were the word balloons.
Unfortunately, it also makes me sad. I used to be a huge Kevin Smith fan and this reminds me why. I still like the guy and enjoy checking in on his podcasts now and then. But his writing has fallen off a cliff since he started smoking pot constantly. It sounds like he’s a happier and healthier person since that lifestyle change, and that’s great for him! That’s a worthwhile trade off. But, as an audience member, I’m sad for what we’ve lost.
Unfortunately, it also makes me sad. I used to be a huge Kevin Smith fan and this reminds me why. I still like the guy and enjoy checking in on his podcasts now and then. But his writing has fallen off a cliff since he started smoking pot constantly. It sounds like he’s a happier and healthier person since that lifestyle change, and that’s great for him! That’s a worthwhile trade off. But, as an audience member, I’m sad for what we’ve lost.
November 3, 2018
I really wanted to enjoy this graphic novel more, but I really had a hard time caring about the Green Arrow in this story. There was too much dry dialogue. I understand it is not interesting to have only fight scenes. Still there is no main villain that draws me in and the story is centered around Green Arrow nostalgia and cameos rather than an original story. If I wanted to read this much dialogue, with no intense action scenes or interesting villains, then I would simply read an actual novel. Maybe I'm just a Marvel fan boy at heart. I just really like the Green Arrow and the Justice League, and I wanted it to be more action packed filled adventure.
May 13, 2021
Estoy enamoradísimo de Oliver Queen y las dos historias que contiene este volumen son realmente buenas. La primera gira alrededor del regreso de Ollie no solo a Star City sino también a la vida. La primera vez que la leí me gustó mucho pero ahora después de haberme echado el run de Mike Grell la pude apreciar aún más. Por otro lado, la segunda historia me puso bien nervioso. El villano se siente como una verdadera amenaza y la pelea final en donde no hay diálogo, solo "sonidos de violencia", me atrapó por completo.
June 23, 2021
You can't see that this was done by fans, for the fans.
Yeah, super heroes coming back from the dead: news flash! But, at least, it's a good run. Nice characters, we see a lot from the "mystical" DC Universe, but just that.
The second part of the book it's even better, specially the "The Sound of Violence" story.
Anyway, it's a important book for Oliver's chronology, but if you're looking for killer stories of the emerald archer, search for "The Longbow Hunters", "Year One" and Jeff Lemire's run on the New 52 (yes, the New 52 has some really nice runs).
Yeah, super heroes coming back from the dead: news flash! But, at least, it's a good run. Nice characters, we see a lot from the "mystical" DC Universe, but just that.
The second part of the book it's even better, specially the "The Sound of Violence" story.
Anyway, it's a important book for Oliver's chronology, but if you're looking for killer stories of the emerald archer, search for "The Longbow Hunters", "Year One" and Jeff Lemire's run on the New 52 (yes, the New 52 has some really nice runs).
May 4, 2022
It took me a few issues to get into it and kind of fall back into reading Smith, he writes like a movie- the dialogue moves quickly and people will talk for a long time, riffing on topics. Sometimes the jokes hit, sometimes they are so corny I cringe. It is probably the most fun I’ve had reading the green arrow (I have not read much to be fair)
February 1, 2017
Phenomenal collection.
Quiver is an emotional gut-punch from a boxing glove arrow, disguised in a romp through the wider DC landscape.
Having read Smith's Batman, it's also nice to see Onomatopoeia's debut!
Quiver is an emotional gut-punch from a boxing glove arrow, disguised in a romp through the wider DC landscape.
Having read Smith's Batman, it's also nice to see Onomatopoeia's debut!
November 19, 2021
Still a delight after all these years. Some of the jokes haven't aged well, but for the most part, this is a great book - Smith is better here at characterisation than in practically any of his films, and Hester's art is just fantastic, especially in the action sequences.
June 16, 2025
Continuing to poke around the Green Arrow back catalog a bit and really enjoyed this! Kevin Smith is a hell of a comic book writer, mixing big action, self-aware superhero humor, and heart. I live for the political showdown between Ollie and Hawkman - Republican!!
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