Green Arrow

Green Arrow is published by DC Comics. The current price per issue is $2.50.

Last Issue

 * Green Arrow #57: 14 Dec 2005

Current Issue

 * Green Arrow #58: 11 Jan 2006

Next Issue

 * Green Arrow #59: 08 Feb 2006

Status
Monthly on-going.

Main Characters

 * Green Arrow/Oliver Queen - The greatest archer in the world, he uses his abilities to fight crime. - Green Arrow


 * Arsenal/Roy Harper - Formerly Speedy, Green Arrow's sidekick, he is a master at all kinds of ranged weapons. - Speedy (comics)


 * Conner Hawke - Oliver Queen's illegitimate son, raised in a Tibetan monestary. He breifly assumed the mantle of Green Arrow when Oliver Queen was believed dead.


 * Speedy/Mia Dearden - Former runaway and teen prostitute, she is now being trained by Oliver Queen. H.I.V. positive. - Speedy (comics)

Allies

 * Black Canary/Dinah Lance - Superheroine with martial arts skills and a sonic cry. Oliver Queen's ex-Lover. - Black Canary

Minor Characters

 * Lian Harper - Arsenal/Roy Harper's pre-school-aged daughter

Green Arrow #58
This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.

Green Arrow #57
Dr. Light battles Connor & Speedy at the Steadman building, and nearly kills Speedy. When Black Lighting and Ollie show up, Light captures and speeds away with Ollie. Light shows Ollie a video transmission of Merlyn--the archer/assassin--on a notebook computer. merlyn triggers a device that blows-up the Steadman building.

Green Arrow #54
"Heading Into The Light Part One: His Name Is My Name, Too" - Green Arrow has the help of Black Lightning as he's trying to track down Doctor Light. They have some luck, and track Dr Light to... Dr Light, the former Dr Light Kimiyo Hoshi. Dr Light defeats Kimiyo and takes her powers completely, and when Green Arrow and Black Lightning arrive at the hospital she tries to warn them that it's a trap. Too late, as Killer Frost and Mirror Master arrive.

Green Arrow #53
In an effort to find and cure the monstrous Solomon Grundy, Green Arrow teams up with Dr. Chrissie Cavendish, a S.T.A.R. Labs scientist who claims to be Grundy's great-great-granddaughter. But Dr. Cavendish doesn't want to cure Grundy--she wants to become like Grundy, and she uses a sample of Grundy's blood to transform herself into a powerful but hideous monster. Green Arrow battles against the transformed Dr. Cavendish, and after subduing her takes her back to S.T.A.R. Labs in hopes of curing her.

Green Arrow #52
"Identity Crisis... Again"

Green Arrow #51
"Anarky in the USA" - fill-in issue.

Green Arrow #50
"All Together Now" - extra-sized anniversary issue.

Green Arrow #49
"New Business Part 3: Road Trip" - Roy has apparently just been caught in the explosion of Forest Trust Bank in Star City, but is actually a captive of Drakon. Meanwhile, the Outsiders show up to help Green Arrow discover that Roy wasn't killed after all. In the wreckage of the blast, they find a riddle.

Collections

 * Green Arrow: Quiver - Collects #1-10. "the original Green Arrow, Oliver Queen, reemerges after years of being assumed dead. But many people, including Black Canary, his ex-lover, Arsenal, his ex-partner, Connor Hawke, his son and temporary successor and Batman, the Darknight Detective, want to know how Green Arrow survived the exploding airplane and where he has been." - WorldCat - ISBN 1563898020


 * Green Arrow: The Sounds of Violence - Collects #11-15. "This graphic novel puts Oliver Queen and his closest loved ones directly in the madman's bullseye. Plus, the relationship between Ollie and his son/successor Connor Hawke is explored, while Mia -- the young girl whom Green Arrow saved -- flirts with becoming a new 'Speedy.' Also, Ollie rekindles his romance with Dinah Lance, a.k.a. Black Canary!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401200451


 * Green Arrow: The Archer's Quest - Collects #16-21. "The Emerald Archer returns from the dead and sets off on an adventure that tests his courage and brings formerly hidden facets of the Green Arrow legend to light." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401200443


 * Green Arrow: Straight Shooter - Collects #26-31. "When Green Arrow discovers corporate corruption in Star City, he goes after those responsible. The last thing he expects is a fight with a 3-ton ogre! As he delves into this mystery, he also falls into an unexpected romance, with tragic results." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401202004


 * Green Arrow: City Walls - Collects #32, 34-39. "Green Arrow must marshal the most unlikely army of all to save Star City -- and the world -- from a demonic threat. But the consequences may be worse than the problem!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401204643


 * Green Arrow: Moving Targets - Collects #40-50. "Star City's underworld has been taken over by Brick, who, along with the Riddler, wants Green Arrow dead! And Mia Dearden, Green Arrow's new ward, also faces new highs and lows!" - (forthcoming, February 2006)

Leftover Useful Information
This is the spot for any useful information that doesn't fit into the above categories.

Creative Team
Green Arrow #53 - Writer: William Messner-Loebs, Pencils: Eric Battle, Inks: Jack Purcell, Colors: Guy Major, Letters: Phil Balsman, Asst Editor: Brandon Montclare, Editor: Bob Schreck, Cover: Cliff Chiang

Green Arrow #52 - Writer: Judd Winick, Pencils: Tom Fowler, Inks: Rodney Ramos, Colors: Guy Major, Letters: Phil Balsman, Assoc Editor: Michael Wright, Editor: Bob Schreck, Cover: Cliff Chiang

Green Arrow #51 - Writer: James Peaty, Pencils: Eric Battle, Inks: Jack Purcell, Colors: Guy Major, Letters: Phil Balsman, Assoc Editor: Michael Wright, Editor: Bob Schreck, Cover: James Jean

Green Arrow #50 - Writer: Judd Winick, Pencils: Tom Fowler and Tommy Castillo, Inks: Rodney Ramos, Colors: Guy Major, Letters: Phil Balsman, Assoc Editor: Michael Wright, Editor: Bob Schreck, Cover: James Jean

Green Arrow #49 - Writer: Judd Winick, Pencils: Eric Battle, Inks: Jack Purcell, Colors: Guy Major, Letters: Pat Brosseau, Assoc Editor: Michael Wright, Editor: Bob Schreck, Cover: James Jean

Order Codes
These are the order codes and prices as provided by Diamond Distribution. Your local comic shop should be able to order these for you.


 * JAN05 0303	GREEN ARROW #48	$2.50
 * FEB05 0283	GREEN ARROW #49	$2.50
 * MAR05 0408	GREEN ARROW #50	$3.50
 * APR05 0336	GREEN ARROW #51	$2.50
 * MAY05 0228	GREEN ARROW #52	$2.50
 * JUN05 0364	GREEN ARROW #53	$2.50
 * JUL05 0229	GREEN ARROW #54	$2.50
 * AUG05 0215	GREEN ARROW #55	$2.50
 * SEP05 0238	GREEN ARROW #56	$2.50
 * OCT05 0248	GREEN ARROW #57	$2.50

Collections

 * FEB05 0592	GREEN ARROW ARCHERS QUEST HC (STAR20158)	$19.95
 * AUG05 0535	GREEN ARROW ARCHERS QUEST TP (JUN040398)	$14.95
 * JUN05 0687	GREEN ARROW BY JACK KIRBY (STAR14476)	$5.95
 * FEB05 0281	GREEN ARROW CITY WALLS TP	$12.99
 * JAN05 0624	GREEN ARROW QUIVER HC (STAR15337)	$24.95
 * FEB05 0589	GREEN ARROW QUIVER TP (STAR18146)	$17.95
 * MAR05 0719	GREEN ARROW STRAIGHT SHOOTER TP (JAN040239)	$12.95
 * AUG05 0529	GREEN ARROW THE LONGBOW HUNTERS TP (STAR14239)	$14.95
 * AUG05 0533	GREEN ARROW THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE HC (STAR18981)	$19.95
 * AUG05 0532	GREEN ARROW THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE TP (NOV030227)	$12.95

Future Publication Dates
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.


 * Green Arrow: Moving Targets TPB: 01 Feb 2006
 * Green Arrow #59: 08 Feb 2006
 * Green Arrow #60: 15 Mar 2006
 * Green Arrow #60: 12 Apr 2006

Links

 * DC Comics - The publisher of Green Arrow
 * Green Arrow Secret Files at DC Comics - The "Secret Files" page for Green Arrow
 * The Unofficial Green Arrow Compendium - A Green Arrow fan page
 * Green Arrow Message Board - A place to chat about Green Arrow
 * Green Arrow - GCD entry
 * Green Arrow - Wikipedia entry