by Kevin Smith
First published 2004
Oliver Queen has returned from the dead to reclaim his role as Green Arrow, but a madman now hunts everyone he loves. The archer finds himself caught between protecting his family and maintaining his heroic duties as threats close in around him. His relationship with his son Connor Hawke grows complicated as they navigate their shared legacy. Meanwhile, Mia, the young woman Oliver rescued from the streets, considers taking up the mantle of Speedy and joining his crusade. As danger escalates, Oliver reconnects romantically with Dinah Lance, the Black Canary, rekindling their legendary partnership. The killer's campaign forces Oliver to confront what it means to be a hero when those closest to you become targets. Smith explores the cost of the vigilante life through Oliver's struggle to balance his mission with his responsibilities to the people who matter most.
Genres: fiction, adventure, crime, contemporary, action, comics
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, legacy
128 pages · Paperback · DC Comics