Absolute Green Arrow by Kevin Smith #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis oversized hardcover collects Kevin Smith's celebrated run on Green Arrow, including the story arcs 'Quiver' and 'The Sounds of Violence,' which revitalized the character with a mix of humor, heart, and supernatural intrigue. Featuring art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks, the volume also includes extensive bonus material such as sketches, scripts, and behind-the-scenes content, presented in DC's Absolute format for a deluxe reading experience.
In "Quiver, Chapter One: The Queen Is Dead (Long Live the Queen)," Kevin Smith and Phil Hester kick off a gripping new chapter for Green Arrow with a story that plunges Ollie into a psychological and physical reckoning. Batman subjects him to a grueling interrogation, forcing Ollie to confront the truth behind his resurrection and the eerie gap in his memories—while a deadly threat emerges from the shadows at the Queen estate. The cover by Matt Wagner captures the tension perfectly, setting the tone for a mystery that’s equal parts personal and perilous.
In "Quiver, Chapter One: The Queen Is Dead (Long Live the Queen)," a weary but unmistakable bowman—once Green Arrow—steps back into the shadows of Star City, his presence a quiet echo of a legacy left behind. As Batman and Superman face the brink of the Final Night, memories of Ollie linger with Arsenal, Black Canary, and Connor, whose lives were shaped by the man who once wore the green.
In "Quiver, Chapter Two: Long Time No See," Green Arrow grapples with a haunting past as he intervenes to save an underage prostitute from a corrupt councilman, unaware of the full weight of his own forgotten death. With Stanley Dover nursing him back to strength and Ollie struggling to piece together fragmented memories, the mystery deepens as Batman starts to close in on the identity of Star City’s new protector.
In "Quiver, Chapter Three: The Old Man and the Sea," Ollie grapples with the mystery of his missing years as Mia settles in with him and Stanley to support their youth center. When a routine drug bust pulls Green Arrow into a tense clash with Black Manta, old wounds and unanswered questions begin to surface.
In "Quiver, Chapter Four: Membership Has Its Privileges," Ollie Queen returns to the Justice League satellite after helping Arthur Curry subdue Black Manta, only to find the League’s dynamics shifted in unsettling ways. As familiar faces greet him with unexpected warmth, Ollie’s instincts flare—something’s off, and Batman’s sudden move to knock him out for scrutiny only deepens the doubt. Meanwhile, Oracle confirms to Canary that Ollie is alive, but the truth behind the League’s changed faces remains shrouded in mystery.
In "Quiver, Chapter Five: The Anatomy Lesson," Batman subjects Green Arrow to a grueling interrogation, probing his memories and forcing him to confront unsettling proof of his own death and a chilling encounter with Parallax. As Jo and Roy track Ollie to Dover’s hideout, the Demon arrives at the Queen estate with a deadly mission—ending the life of the man who should be dead.
In "Quiver, Chapter Six: The Hollow Man," Jason Blood confronts Ollie with a chilling revelation—after a fleeting reunion with Dinah and Roy, he declares that the Green Arrow is a "Hollow," a body stripped of soul. The Demon's judgment is swift and final, erasing Ollie in an instant.
In "Quiver, Chapter Seven: Hard Traveling Heroes," Ollie finds himself in Heaven, guided by the Spectre through a realm beyond the mortal world. After a brief tour, he’s introduced to Hal, a figure whose presence carries weight and mystery.
In "Quiver, Chapter Eight: When Ollie Met Ollie...", two versions of Green Arrow confront each other across the line between life and death, sharing a raw, introspective conversation about loss, identity, and what it means to come back—only to be interrupted by a brutal, unexpected blow. As one Ollie grapples with his soulless existence and the other faces a haunting vision of his father, the line between past and present blurs in a moment that leaves both men changed.
In "Quiver, Chapter Nine: The Weird World of Stanley and His Monster," Stanley Dover’s dark obsession with immortality takes a horrifying turn when he unleashes a demon that bonds with his grandson, leading to a series of murders meant to awaken the entity. Now holding Oliver and Mia captive, Stanley prepares a ritual to claim Oliver’s soulless body, while a Blood Seal traps them inside. As Connor Hawke senses his father’s peril and races toward the house, the ritual inches toward completion.
In "The Sound of Violence, Part Two: Pitch," Jo rushes to the hospital to save her son Connor after a violent attack, administering a desperate blood transfusion to keep him alive. But when Onomatopoeia appears at the hospital, it's clear the threat isn't over—what began as a fight for survival has become something far more personal.
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↩ Reprints Green Arrow #1 (2001), Green Arrow #2 (2001), Green Arrow #3 (2001), Green Arrow #4 (2001), Green Arrow #5 (2001), Green Arrow #6 (2001), Green Arrow #7 (2001), Green Arrow #8 (2001), Green Arrow #9 (2001), Green Arrow #10 (2002), Green Arrow #11 (2002), Green Arrow #12 (2002), Green Arrow #13 (2002), Green Arrow: Quiver #[nn] (2002), Green Arrow #14 (2002), Green Arrow #15 (2002), Green Arrow: Sounds of Violence #[nn] (2003), Wizard: The Comics Magazine #113
Reprinted in Green Arrow by Kevin Smith #[nn] (2016)
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