In this 2012 installment of DC Universe Secret Origins, a stranded Oliver Queen forges his identity as Green Arrow after surviving a shipwreck and thwarting a mutiny at sea. With art by Lee Elias and writing by Jack Schiff, the story traces the birth of the iconic duo’s partnership, beginning with a reluctant Green Arrow and a determined young archer named Roy Harper. The cover by Lee Elias captures the moment of their first alliance, marking a pivotal origin in the legacy of Earth’s vigilante archer.
Contains 27 stories
The Origin of the Superman-Batman Team
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Powerman (a robot)Lex Luthor (villain)
Secret of the Eternal City!
14.34 pp · Science Fiction
Adam StrangeAlannaSardathThe Eternals (aliensvillains)
The Planet of Doomed Men
15 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]The GuardiansGreen Lantern [Abin Sur] (flashback)Calorians (aliens)The Dryg (villain)
The Secrets of the Sorcerer's Box!
6 pp · Adventure
The Challengers of the Unknown [Rocky DavisProf. HaleyRed RyanAce Morgan]Morelian
Secret Origin of Wonder Woman
12.34 pp · Superhero
Wonder Girl [Princess Diana]Queen HippolytaAphroditeAthenaMercuryHerculesAmazons
The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel
6 pp · Superhero
John Jones [J'onn J'onzz]Dr. ErdelLt. Saunders
Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt!
12 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestThe Turtle Man (villain)
The Origin of the Justice League!
25 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Batman [Bruce Wayne]The Flash [Barry Allen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Superman [Clark Kent]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Snapper Carr]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]] (origin)Queen Hippolyta (flashback)Amazons of Paradise Island (flashback)aliens from Appellax
Birth of the Atom!
9.67 pp · Superhero
The Atom [Ray Palmer]Jean Loring
How Aquaman Got His Powers!
6.67 pp · Superhero
Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Tom CurryAtlanna CurryCommander Haskel
The Man from Robin's Past
7.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Flying GraysonsSandoAndyArt Colby (villain)Limey Lou (villain)
The Origin of The Flash's Masked Identity!
7 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]art thieves (villains)
The Story of Superman's Life!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Jor-ElZor-ElLaraMartha KentJonathon KentLana LangKryptoJimmy OlsenLois LanePerry WhiteLex Luthor
The Olsen-Robin Team Versus "The Superman-Batman Team!"
17 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Jimmy OlsenBatman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LanePerry WhiteProfessor Potter [as Dr. Dannifer] (inventor)
Meet Kid Flash!
11.67 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestKid Flash [Wally West]
The Genius Who Fought Himself
13.67 pp · Superhero
Eclipso [Dr. Robert Gordon]Prof. BennettMona Bennett
The Origin of Green Lantern's Oath!
9.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Pieface [Thomas Kalmaku]Carol Ferris
Creature of a Thousand Shapes!
24.67 pp · Superhero
Hawkman [Katar Hol/Carter Hall]Hawkgirl [Shayera Hol/Shierra Hall]Police Commissioner George EmmettMavis TrentJoe TracyByth (villain)
The Origin of... Doctor Fate
6 pp · Superhero
Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson]Sven NelsonNabuInzaBlack Nergal (villain)
The Enchantress of Terror Castle
8.67 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
The Enchantress [June Moone]Alan DellDzamor (not named in story)evil presence (villain)
I Was the Man with Animal Powers
15.34 pp · Science Fiction
Buddy BakerRogerEllenalien (villain)
The Tricks of Metamorpho's Trade
2 pp · Superhero
BatmanMetamorpho
The Amazing Congorilla!
6.5 pp · Jungle, Superhero
Congorilla [Congo Bill]Chief Kawologolden gorillaMr. Reiger
Call Him Satan -- Call Him Saint!
16 pp · Western-Frontier
El Diablo [Lazarus Lane]AlbertNoraWise OwlThe Hanged Man (villain)gunmen (villains)
The Origin of the Bizarro World!
4 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Bizarro-Superman #1Bizarro-Lois #1Bizarro-Junior #1Bizarro-JimmyBizarro-PerryBizarro-LanaBizarro-LucyBizarro-KryptoBizarro-Mr. MxyzptlkBizarro-Luthor
Untitled Superhero story
10 pp · Superhero
Jim CorriganWayne GrantClarice WinstonGat Benson (villain)gangsters (villains)
Untitled Superhero story
10 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Wayne GrantClarice WinsonGat Benson (villain)gangsters (villains)
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