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Green Arrow: Stranded
Following a plane crash on a deserted island, 13-year-old Oliver Queen must learn the skills he needs to survive and to protect his injured father.
Ollie has always hated the idea of hunting, but his dad insisted they go on this trip with his business partner, Sebastian, and his son, Tyler. When Ollie fails to take a perfect shot, the teasing starts, and he wonders if his dad will ever be proud of him again.
But just when he thought their trip couldn't get any worse, their private jet is struck by lightning and Ollie awakens to find himself stranded on a deserted island, with no idea what to do or where the other passengers might be--including his dad. He has never felt less sure of who he is...or if he will be able to hang on until help arrives.
This fast-paced and suspenseful tale from writer Brendan Deneen and illustrator Bell Hosalla is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seat!
Ollie has always hated the idea of hunting, but his dad insisted they go on this trip with his business partner, Sebastian, and his son, Tyler. When Ollie fails to take a perfect shot, the teasing starts, and he wonders if his dad will ever be proud of him again.
But just when he thought their trip couldn't get any worse, their private jet is struck by lightning and Ollie awakens to find himself stranded on a deserted island, with no idea what to do or where the other passengers might be--including his dad. He has never felt less sure of who he is...or if he will be able to hang on until help arrives.
This fast-paced and suspenseful tale from writer Brendan Deneen and illustrator Bell Hosalla is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seat!
160 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2022
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April 11, 2022
A very pretty experience, but my gosh is it an absolute bore. The stakes feel low despite the situation the main characters are in, the side characters are forgettable, and it's an overall waste of time if you're looking for something that has any kind of depth. It's such a shame as there is potential here. Whilst books can be for everyone - regardless of the target audience - this is one that will probably only go down well with younger readers. A one star story, boosted to two because of the art.
March 29, 2022
*More like 3.5 stars than 3.*
This graphic novel ended before it really began. It wasn’t that it was too short; it had a decent amount of pages, but it didn’t seem to utilise them to its fullest.
What was present was a good start with some surprisingly deep character exploration and steady character growth for the protagonist. Yet it was held back by a very incomplete plot. It felt like it had just started and then it ended. And the disappointment of that was ironically worsened by the fact that the protagonist was compelling enough for you to want to see what happened to him next. But given that it’s unlikely that this will get a sequel, the plot will forever remain hanging in the balance.
This graphic novel ended before it really began. It wasn’t that it was too short; it had a decent amount of pages, but it didn’t seem to utilise them to its fullest.
What was present was a good start with some surprisingly deep character exploration and steady character growth for the protagonist. Yet it was held back by a very incomplete plot. It felt like it had just started and then it ended. And the disappointment of that was ironically worsened by the fact that the protagonist was compelling enough for you to want to see what happened to him next. But given that it’s unlikely that this will get a sequel, the plot will forever remain hanging in the balance.
April 17, 2022
The Green Arrow origin story gets another revamp. Oliver Queen and his father are returning from a safari in Zimbabwe in a private plane with one of the father's business partners and his son when a storm causes a plane crash on a desert island. Unlike other versions, Oliver is not the sole survivor, and in addition to man vs. nature, we get a little man vs. man, and a lot of conversations about relationships.
Intended for children, this story is one of those that insults even that audience's intelligence. It's very dramatic revealing who lives after the plane crash, but not even a sentence or panel is wasted on those who don't. Oliver is depicted with a refusal to kill that comes and goes depending on the dramatic needs of the story and despite being a meat eater. . The most dramatic arrow shot of the book is revealed to be a totally unnecessary one that travels all of three feet.
It's hard to imagine any of this would lead Oliver to becoming a superhero.
Very dumb and very disposable.
Intended for children, this story is one of those that insults even that audience's intelligence. It's very dramatic revealing who lives after the plane crash, but not even a sentence or panel is wasted on those who don't. Oliver is depicted with a refusal to kill that comes and goes depending on the dramatic needs of the story and despite being a meat eater. . The most dramatic arrow shot of the book is revealed to be a totally unnecessary one that travels all of three feet.
It's hard to imagine any of this would lead Oliver to becoming a superhero.
Very dumb and very disposable.
November 28, 2023
Green Arrow: Stranded is a young adult graphic novel written by Brendan Deneen with art by Bell Hosalla.
On a plane with with his father, his father’s business partner, and the business partner’s son, Oliver Queen is in some much needed time with his father. When the plane crashes on a deserted island, Oliver Queen must conquer his fears in order to save his dad’s life.
This young adult reimagining of Oliver Queen takes everything that makes Ollie a unique character and replaces him with a scared teenager. There is no way that this Ollie would go back to civilization and take up the mantle of the Green Arrow to fight for the downtrodden and forgotten. Instead, Ollie is scared of just about everything, finds some water and medicine which heals his dad, and then signals an overhead plane to be rescued. The whole ordeal is maybe a week long at the most. Not near enough time for Ollie to gather the skills, training, and mentality to become the Emerald Archer.
Even if you are looking for an introductory book to get kids into comics or specifically Green Arrow, I wouldn’t recommend this book. There are much better young adult comics out there.
On a plane with with his father, his father’s business partner, and the business partner’s son, Oliver Queen is in some much needed time with his father. When the plane crashes on a deserted island, Oliver Queen must conquer his fears in order to save his dad’s life.
This young adult reimagining of Oliver Queen takes everything that makes Ollie a unique character and replaces him with a scared teenager. There is no way that this Ollie would go back to civilization and take up the mantle of the Green Arrow to fight for the downtrodden and forgotten. Instead, Ollie is scared of just about everything, finds some water and medicine which heals his dad, and then signals an overhead plane to be rescued. The whole ordeal is maybe a week long at the most. Not near enough time for Ollie to gather the skills, training, and mentality to become the Emerald Archer.
Even if you are looking for an introductory book to get kids into comics or specifically Green Arrow, I wouldn’t recommend this book. There are much better young adult comics out there.
March 1, 2022
Thank you to DC Comics and NetGalley for this ARC
As a comic book reader, I'm familiar with the Green Arrow origin and so I was curious how a middle-grade retelling of the story would handle the story. The main beats are still present however changes have been made to appeal to a new audience. The tone is much lighter whilst retaining the dangerous elements of Oliver's situation. This is a much younger Oliver, 13 years old, so his struggles are different to the previous incarnations of his character. I think this will be perfect for middle grade.
The artwork is really great. The island in the book is rendered with a muted but expressive blend of browns, blues and greens. The island feels dense and lush as you progress through the pages to the lighter-toned, more hopeful ending.
As a comic book reader, I'm familiar with the Green Arrow origin and so I was curious how a middle-grade retelling of the story would handle the story. The main beats are still present however changes have been made to appeal to a new audience. The tone is much lighter whilst retaining the dangerous elements of Oliver's situation. This is a much younger Oliver, 13 years old, so his struggles are different to the previous incarnations of his character. I think this will be perfect for middle grade.
The artwork is really great. The island in the book is rendered with a muted but expressive blend of browns, blues and greens. The island feels dense and lush as you progress through the pages to the lighter-toned, more hopeful ending.
January 23, 2022
Thank you to DC Comics and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Green Arrow: Stranded by Brendan Deneen and Bell Hosalla is a riveting graphic novel that features a middle-school-aged Oliver Bell. The story revolves around Oliver, who has been stranded on a deserted island with his injured dad. They went on a hunting trip with his dad's business partner and son, but soon disaster strikes. Will Oliver be able to survive in the wild, and keep his dad alive, too? Or will they perish with no one to save them?
Overall, Green Arrow: Stranded is a thrilling adventure that is perfect for tween fans of CW's Arrow series. One highlight of this book is the amazing art. The two-page spreads and depiction of the wild jungle were particularly well-done, and there were points that I stopped reading the story to stare at the gorgeous art. Another highlight of this book is the story, which is survival fiction at its finest. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you're looking for a graphic novel for a boy in middle school, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in March!
Green Arrow: Stranded by Brendan Deneen and Bell Hosalla is a riveting graphic novel that features a middle-school-aged Oliver Bell. The story revolves around Oliver, who has been stranded on a deserted island with his injured dad. They went on a hunting trip with his dad's business partner and son, but soon disaster strikes. Will Oliver be able to survive in the wild, and keep his dad alive, too? Or will they perish with no one to save them?
Overall, Green Arrow: Stranded is a thrilling adventure that is perfect for tween fans of CW's Arrow series. One highlight of this book is the amazing art. The two-page spreads and depiction of the wild jungle were particularly well-done, and there were points that I stopped reading the story to stare at the gorgeous art. Another highlight of this book is the story, which is survival fiction at its finest. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you're looking for a graphic novel for a boy in middle school, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in March!
November 15, 2022
An unnecessary waste of paper, betraying everything at the heart of the character - no longer is Ollie driven by learned experience and a desire for self-improvement, no, now he's always been 'sensitive'.
Hero's Journey denied.
Hero's Journey denied.
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October 29, 2020you know i'm going to read this comic just because caleb illustrated it
October 25, 2024
If the author and illustrator made it a long story I would be very interested in the story. I am interested in the story it’s just it’s too short 🫤
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April 9, 2022
It looked pretty and all but I literally read it in ten minutes. There's nothing here. A very empty book. It's Green Arrow's origin, but instead of this dude on an island trying to survive it's... a dude and his dad and some other people trying to survive. Where his big character moment is... getting something to eat? At no point does the danger feel real. There's only the faintest glimpse that this could be a superhero origin- not all the entries in this line of YA OGNs need to be superheroes, but this book is never a gritty survival story either. The whole thing blows by feeling like there should have been some central conflict or plot line to carry the story but Ollie spends the whole time in a panic. Is he kind of useful and a survivalist? Yeah. Does some of the survival stuff feel like luck or hand-waving convenience? Yeah. It's not exactly a bad book I just literally read the entire thing in 10 minutes and found nothing of value.
January 24, 2022
I absolutely adored this graphic novel. It was fun to read, had amazing graphics, and was unputdownable. I read through the entire book in 2 sittings on the same day. I absolutely love the show Arrow, so when I saw a graphic novel loosely based on it I had to pick it up.
The story picks up right before a plane crash carrying Oliver, his dad, a business friend of his dad, and his son. The plane goes down on a deserted island and Oliver’s dad has been badly hurt. Oliver has to navigate his way around the unknown territory to salvage anything left of the plane for supplies and find Tyler and his dad. Oliver also must become resourceful and make his own bow and arrow in order to fight off some of the creatures who inhabit that land. Along the way he also learns a very important lesson about taking a life.
Definitely do yourself a favor and pick up this graphic novel. I loved it and hope you do too!
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher and author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The story picks up right before a plane crash carrying Oliver, his dad, a business friend of his dad, and his son. The plane goes down on a deserted island and Oliver’s dad has been badly hurt. Oliver has to navigate his way around the unknown territory to salvage anything left of the plane for supplies and find Tyler and his dad. Oliver also must become resourceful and make his own bow and arrow in order to fight off some of the creatures who inhabit that land. Along the way he also learns a very important lesson about taking a life.
Definitely do yourself a favor and pick up this graphic novel. I loved it and hope you do too!
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher and author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 9, 2022
Despite rehashing the same old series of events there are a few key important changes. The first is, Oliver is younger and isn't portrayed like the spoiled rich man-boy he is in the first season of Arrow. Second, it's a significantly shorter story, heavy on illustration and light on text or dialogue. Finally, the inclusion of adults and a known rival, all who are struggling to survive minus the den of bad guys also on the island, changes and narrows the focus.
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January 10, 2023
The graphic novel is good overall but the part where he doesn't kill the boar cause he feels bad I understand but they needed food so I would have killed the boar and I would had felt bad and guilty but at least I would have food.
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February 15, 2022
Book provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
In Brendan Deneen’s Green Arrow: Stranded, 13 year old Oliver Queen and his father along with his father’s friend and son Tyler finish up a hunting trip. Oliver is distracted as his parents have been fighting more and more and he suspects a divorce is looming.
Right as Oliver gets the courage to discuss it with his father, they barely survive a catastrophic event. After a massive plane crash, Oliver finds his father who is badly hurt and unable to walk. Armed with a crude bow and arrow he made, Oliver feels uneasy about survival but knows that water and food are necessary for he and his dad to survive. Will Oliver do the scary but necessary things to survive until help arrives?
The illustrations by Bell Hosalla are reminiscent of sketches with lots of greens and brown depicting the hostile nature of the island. Hosalla’s feral boars on the island are terrifying and play nicely into Oliver’s reluctance to take a life. Stranded is targeted to grade school children so the plot is very easy to follow and children may be interested in how Oliver handles the conflict with Tyler. Stranded is a suspenseful and entertaining tale introducing children to the Green Arrow superhero universe!
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In Brendan Deneen’s Green Arrow: Stranded, 13 year old Oliver Queen and his father along with his father’s friend and son Tyler finish up a hunting trip. Oliver is distracted as his parents have been fighting more and more and he suspects a divorce is looming.
Right as Oliver gets the courage to discuss it with his father, they barely survive a catastrophic event. After a massive plane crash, Oliver finds his father who is badly hurt and unable to walk. Armed with a crude bow and arrow he made, Oliver feels uneasy about survival but knows that water and food are necessary for he and his dad to survive. Will Oliver do the scary but necessary things to survive until help arrives?
The illustrations by Bell Hosalla are reminiscent of sketches with lots of greens and brown depicting the hostile nature of the island. Hosalla’s feral boars on the island are terrifying and play nicely into Oliver’s reluctance to take a life. Stranded is targeted to grade school children so the plot is very easy to follow and children may be interested in how Oliver handles the conflict with Tyler. Stranded is a suspenseful and entertaining tale introducing children to the Green Arrow superhero universe!
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February 20, 2022
This book has done the impossible and made me care about Green Arrow who I previously considered nothing more than a worse version of both Batman and Hawkeye. Something it accomplishes by focusing on Oliver Queen rather than the Green Arrow identity he will later adopt. This is my first foray into DC's middle grade titles, though I've read several of their YA books so I don't know if this is something they often do, it was very successful here though.
This was a really charming read, and maybe this is a virtue of the nature of the Green Arrow's origin story but this didn't feel like it was trying to tell two different stories in a place where there was really only room for one. Oliver is a likable protagonist and given that this was a middle grade title it was nice to end the book on the hopeful note that everyone was going to make it out alive. I also appreciated that this was an origin story in action more than in name, kids who like comic book superheros or who already know Green Arrow will like this but this can just as easily be sold to fans of Hatchet who are looking for a new survival story. It's great!
The art is gorgeous, the backgrounds especially which is important in a survival story. Really the whole book was a treat to read, it's made me want to go and pick up some more of the middle grade titles that I've missed from DC.
This was a really charming read, and maybe this is a virtue of the nature of the Green Arrow's origin story but this didn't feel like it was trying to tell two different stories in a place where there was really only room for one. Oliver is a likable protagonist and given that this was a middle grade title it was nice to end the book on the hopeful note that everyone was going to make it out alive. I also appreciated that this was an origin story in action more than in name, kids who like comic book superheros or who already know Green Arrow will like this but this can just as easily be sold to fans of Hatchet who are looking for a new survival story. It's great!
The art is gorgeous, the backgrounds especially which is important in a survival story. Really the whole book was a treat to read, it's made me want to go and pick up some more of the middle grade titles that I've missed from DC.
March 7, 2023
Ollie is on a hunting trip in Africa with his father and his dad's business partner Sebastian and his son Tyler. Their trip is brought to an abrupt halt when lightning strikes their plane and they crash on what appears to be an island. Ollie is not upset at all about the trip being interrupted. He hates that the others take killing so casually and doesn't want to be involved in the bow hunting his father pressures him to do. He is worried about their survival though. His dad is in rough shape, the others are nowhere to be seen, and supplies are extremely minimal. Can Ollie help them survive and get rescued all on his own?
I don't know anything about Green Arrow the comic book character, but I had no problem following this story. It reads as its own little survival story graphic novel. Ollie is a teen, and has average survival skill knowledge (except for the fact he knows how to make his own working bow and arrow). There's a bit of personal growth, and growth in personal relationships through the experience. Hand this to survival fans.
Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. Some injuries in a plane crash but nothing beyond scratches shown on page. Some peril from wild animals. And some hunting is necessary to survive (the killing of the animals happens mostly off page).
I don't know anything about Green Arrow the comic book character, but I had no problem following this story. It reads as its own little survival story graphic novel. Ollie is a teen, and has average survival skill knowledge (except for the fact he knows how to make his own working bow and arrow). There's a bit of personal growth, and growth in personal relationships through the experience. Hand this to survival fans.
Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. Some injuries in a plane crash but nothing beyond scratches shown on page. Some peril from wild animals. And some hunting is necessary to survive (the killing of the animals happens mostly off page).
February 6, 2022
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Green Arrow: Stranded is a graphic novel geared toward grades 2-7. It is an introduction/origin story about Oliver Queen who goes on to become Green Arrow. After the plane Ollie and his father are in crashes in a remote place, Ollie feels he needs to prove himself by protecting his injured father and finding help.
The plot is straightforward and easy to read. While the storyline is geared more towards children, I feel that Green Arrow fans of any age would enjoy this graphic novel. There is no off-putting language that could make it inappropriate for younger readers. I really enjoyed the illustrator's style.
I think that Green Arrow: Stranded is a great starting point for any younger children who are wanting to get into reading DC comics.
Green Arrow: Stranded is a graphic novel geared toward grades 2-7. It is an introduction/origin story about Oliver Queen who goes on to become Green Arrow. After the plane Ollie and his father are in crashes in a remote place, Ollie feels he needs to prove himself by protecting his injured father and finding help.
The plot is straightforward and easy to read. While the storyline is geared more towards children, I feel that Green Arrow fans of any age would enjoy this graphic novel. There is no off-putting language that could make it inappropriate for younger readers. I really enjoyed the illustrator's style.
I think that Green Arrow: Stranded is a great starting point for any younger children who are wanting to get into reading DC comics.
February 11, 2022
Green Arrow has always been my favorite superhero so when I heard they were reimagining his origin story for younger readers I couldn’t be more excited. 13-year-old Oliver Queen is on a trip with his father and his business partner Sebastian and his son Tyler, who Oliver doesn’t get along with that well. But when the plane gets caught in a storm, they crash onto a deserted island, Oliver’s father is hurt and needs help and Sebastian and Tyler are nowhere to be seen. Will Oliver find the strength to be able to keep him and his father alive or will the dangers of the island get to him before help can. A fantastic origin story, and an even better survival story. This comic scratches the itch for Gary Paulsen fans and can get superhero fans to try out a genre that may be outside their comfort zone.
March 8, 2022
When Oliver goes on a trip with his father and and his rival, things take a turn for the worse when they're stranded on an island. With his father injured, Oliver had to learn how to survive and protect his family.
This was a cute read. I liked seeing Oliver overcome his fears and start to become the archer we know and love. I also loved the art style!
It did feel extremely rushed, even for a kids graphic novel. There were a lot of story points I wish they would've dived deeper into. Oliver's rival is separated from them on the island for a majority of the book, which I thought took away a lot of the bonding they could've had. The story just felt kind of choppy in how they would bring up a problem, ignore it for a while, and then resolve it with a line or two at the end.
Overall, it's an entertaining enough read for kids.
This was a cute read. I liked seeing Oliver overcome his fears and start to become the archer we know and love. I also loved the art style!
It did feel extremely rushed, even for a kids graphic novel. There were a lot of story points I wish they would've dived deeper into. Oliver's rival is separated from them on the island for a majority of the book, which I thought took away a lot of the bonding they could've had. The story just felt kind of choppy in how they would bring up a problem, ignore it for a while, and then resolve it with a line or two at the end.
Overall, it's an entertaining enough read for kids.
April 1, 2022
A middle grade take on Green Arrow's backstory. Side from Ollie being a teenager, the big difference is that he's not alone on the island. There were other survivors, including his seriously injured father. As a character sketch of a young Ollie, it works. He's consistent with the adult version of him I'm familiar with, at least. That said, this book feels oddly empty. Not a lot happens in these 140 pages. Sure, that's not a lot of space, but I felt like we were hitting the same emotional beats over and over. I'd also been hoping for some more survival content, but there wasn't nearly enough of that. Maybe adjust your expectations accordingly: this is a character piece with survival elements, not a survival story.
March 8, 2022
Baby Oliver McQueen!!
And I say baby, but I mean teenager McQueen going through some things. I liked the family bonding that happened, and although I don't like Mr.McQueen's buisness partner, I can see the character development here.
I really like to see origin stories, or pieces of them, and this is a nice, fast-paced, adventure that will get you acquainted with what the Green Arrow has been through, in order to be the Green Arrow that we see so often in other DCAU properties.
All in all a great story.
Thank you to DC Entertainment and Netgalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
And I say baby, but I mean teenager McQueen going through some things. I liked the family bonding that happened, and although I don't like Mr.McQueen's buisness partner, I can see the character development here.
I really like to see origin stories, or pieces of them, and this is a nice, fast-paced, adventure that will get you acquainted with what the Green Arrow has been through, in order to be the Green Arrow that we see so often in other DCAU properties.
All in all a great story.
Thank you to DC Entertainment and Netgalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 11, 2022
a note for all those that are giving this low marks...
THIS IS A YA IMPRINT!
It's the same studio that is behind DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans GO!, and DC Super Friends.
This is a retelling and reinterpretation of the origin story of Green Arrow. Simplified and toned down for younger readers, you still hit the key points for the character. Young readers will still connect to the character.
Don't expect a deep character study in this book. It's essentially a Saturday morning cartoon in book form. The art backs it all up too.
Bonus: The 'bad guy' isn't as bad as you think
Bonus Bonus: definitely feels like a Saturday morning cartoon. The stakes aren't too high. Good prevails.
THIS IS A YA IMPRINT!
It's the same studio that is behind DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans GO!, and DC Super Friends.
This is a retelling and reinterpretation of the origin story of Green Arrow. Simplified and toned down for younger readers, you still hit the key points for the character. Young readers will still connect to the character.
Don't expect a deep character study in this book. It's essentially a Saturday morning cartoon in book form. The art backs it all up too.
Bonus: The 'bad guy' isn't as bad as you think
Bonus Bonus: definitely feels like a Saturday morning cartoon. The stakes aren't too high. Good prevails.
January 2, 2023
Somehow, I missed the part where this was a green arrow story. I don't know anything about the franchise. But the story was pretty cool. Originally, I thought it might be like Hatchet. Alone in the wilderness survival stories were my bread and butter during my early years. Deneen's story was too short to truly satisfy the craving and Hosalla's artwork didn't do a great job of conveying the action of shooting a bow. Still an enjoyable read overall.
March 2, 2022
What I consider to be a very solid and highly entertaining Green Arrow origin story. It was both friendly enough for newcomers unfamiliar with Oliver Queen and has a unique perspective that would keep the interest of the DC fans already familiar with Oliver’s backstory. The graphic novel centers around a 13-year-old Oliver who must quickly learn how to survive in the wild and protect his injured dad after their plane crashes on an uninhabited island.
Thank you NetGalley and DC Comics for providing me with this ARC!
Thank you NetGalley and DC Comics for providing me with this ARC!
June 8, 2022
Not bad. I thought the artwork was charming. I agree with another reviewer who said the stakes felt low. Even if they were, I did not feel any sense of urgency. In addition, there's a character conflict between Ollie and his dad's friend's son that literally gets resolved in 2 -3 panels.
Something that's different with this Green Arrow is that Ollie is very opposed to killing any living being, human or animal. This boy was acting so scared to shoot an arrow, but great that he could hold fast to his beliefs.
Overall, this was a serviceable tale.
2.5
Something that's different with this Green Arrow is that Ollie is very opposed to killing any living being, human or animal. This boy was acting so scared to shoot an arrow, but great that he could hold fast to his beliefs.
Overall, this was a serviceable tale.
2.5
August 18, 2024
“Stranded” is a graphic novel by Brendan Deneen and illustrated by Bell Hosalla. Oliver Queen, son to a very rich father, becomes stranded on a tropical island after his plane crashes coming home from a big game hunting trip. I was a big fan of the television series “Arrow” so I was aware of Oliver Queen and the Queen family, and Oliver’s history being stranded. So, this book grabbed my attention.
Pros: I liked some of the illustrations.
Cons: It���s so cheesy. It doesn’t follow any of the storylines I know of Oliver Queen.
1/5. Not worth reading.
Pros: I liked some of the illustrations.
Cons: It���s so cheesy. It doesn’t follow any of the storylines I know of Oliver Queen.
1/5. Not worth reading.
January 22, 2022
*ARC generously provided by DC via Netgalley*
This was an interesting take on the typical Oliver Queen origin story. It still has all the important bits like the plane crash and the arrow hunting parts. The addition of Sebastian and Tyler give us other characters and an antagonist early on. Oliver must overcome his desire not to kill in order to survive and keep his father alive. Oliver himself definitely felt younger and with some things to prove to his father but also to himself.
This was an interesting take on the typical Oliver Queen origin story. It still has all the important bits like the plane crash and the arrow hunting parts. The addition of Sebastian and Tyler give us other characters and an antagonist early on. Oliver must overcome his desire not to kill in order to survive and keep his father alive. Oliver himself definitely felt younger and with some things to prove to his father but also to himself.
March 28, 2022
Tym razem dobro skierowane do młodszej młodzieży (tak po polsku ta zbitka językowa brzmi dziwnie) o losach naszego Green Arrowa, a właściwie tu jeszcze Oliwiera Queena na wyspie po katastrofie samolotu. Czasem trudniej porozmawiać szczerze z synem o możliwym rozwodzie z żoną, jak poradzić sobie na bez (nisko)ludnej dżungli na nieznanej wyspie.
Mądry komiks w przystępnej formie z angielskim na poziomie z którego nawet ja zrozumiałem z 10%.
Mądry komiks w przystępnej formie z angielskim na poziomie z którego nawet ja zrozumiałem z 10%.
August 26, 2022
While this is a cozy book, I was unsatisfied at the end. Is there are sequel? Why should I like these people? Who are these people? Queen has an interesting set of morals: don't kill the wild boar trying to kill you and the others but the snake is fair game? There are a few holes for the older and/or adult reader, but probably 10 and up would be best. The art does add to the story making it the three rating.
May 19, 2023
Reminds me of Hatchet by Gary Paulson. Oliver has a pocket knife rather than a hatchet. He is with his father, rather than alone but it's up to him to ensure their survival since his dad is injured. I liked that this book could stand alone and if you know nothing about the comics, it doesn't matter. I honestly forget while reading this that it had anything to do with DC comics until I saw the tags.
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