Green Arrow #1
This collection kicks off the 2003 Green Arrow series with the fan-favorite 'Quiver' storyline, written by Kevin Smith. It follows Oliver Queen's return from the dead and his struggle to reclaim his life as Star City's archer, featuring art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks. The volume collects issues #1-10 of the series.
Green Arrow #1 (2003) launches with a sharp, suspenseful twist: after teaming up with Aquaman to take down Black Manta, Green Arrow finds himself at the JLA satellite—only to realize something’s off. Writer Kevin Smith and artist Phil Hester craft a tense, character-driven mystery as Ollie’s suspicions grow over shifting League dynamics, culminating in a shocking moment when Batman knocks him out for verification. Cover by Matt Wagner captures the unease perfectly, setting the stage for a story where loyalty is tested and nothing is as it seems.
In "Quiver Chapter One: The Queen Is Dead (Long Live the Queen)," a weary Green Arrow returns to Star City with a past he can’t outrun, as memories of Ollie’s legacy stir in Arsenal, Black Canary, and Connor. The city hums with quiet tension, and when a familiar figure steps from the shadows to stop a mugging, the echoes of a fallen hero linger in every shadow.
In "Quiver Chapter Two: Long Time No See," Green Arrow grapples with a past he can't remember as he steps in to save an underage prostitute from a corrupt councilman, setting off a chain of events that tests his fractured sense of self. With Stanley Dover, the elderly man he once rescued, now tending to him and supplying his gear, Ollie struggles to piece together who he was—and who he’s becoming—while Batman starts to close in on the mystery of Star City’s new vigilante.
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 standoff with Black Manta, old wounds and new dangers begin to surface.
In "Quiver Chapter Four: Membership Has Its Privileges," Green Arrow finds himself in the middle of a shifting Justice League, where familiar faces and roles don’t quite add up. After helping Aquaman subdue Black Manta, Ollie is brought to the JLA satellite—only to be met with suspicion, as Batman swiftly knocks him out for verification. Meanwhile, Oracle confirms to Canary that Ollie is alive, setting off a chain of questions about identity, trust, and who’s really in charge.
In "Quiver Chapter Five: The Anatomy Lesson," Green Arrow faces a grueling test of identity when Batman subjects him to a relentless interrogation, 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 purpose—intent on finishing what was begun.
In "Quiver Chapter Six: The Hollow Man," Jason Blood confronts Green Arrow with a chilling revelation: Ollie is a "Hollow," a body stripped of its soul. The Demon’s judgment is swift and final, leaving no room for doubt as the Hollow Man is erased in a flash of power.
In "Quiver Chapter Seven: Hard Traveling Heroes," Ollie finds himself in a realm beyond the mortal world, guided by the Spectre through a realm of divine purpose. As Hal reveals more of this strange afterlife, Ollie confronts the mystery of his own return—only to be introduced to a version of Hal that defies all he thought he knew.
In "Quiver Chapter Eight: When Ollie Met Ollie...", a soul-less Green Arrow confronts a haunting echo of himself in a quiet, charged moment that forces both versions of Ollie to reckon with loss, identity, and what it means to come back—only to be interrupted by a surprise punch from Stanley. Meanwhile, Connor grapples with a sudden, unsettling vision of his father, leaving the future uncertain and the past heavier than ever.
In "Quiver Chapter Nine: The Weird World of Stanley and His Monster," Stanley Dover’s dark obsession with immortality takes a monstrous turn when his ritual binds a demon to his grandson, unleashing a deadly spree to draw out the entity. Now holding Oliver and Mia captive, Stanley prepares a final ritual to claim Oliver’s soulless body, as a Blood Seal keeps the outside world at bay. With Connor Hawke closing in, sensing his father’s peril, the house trembles under the weight of a ceremony on the brink of completion.
In "Quiver Chapter Ten: Father's Day," Ollie reconnects with his son Connor in a moment of quiet strength and shared purpose, facing a threat that tests their bond. With Stanley's Monster by their side, they take on a demon-infused challenge that puts their family—and their resolve—to the test.
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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: Quiver #[nn] (2002)
Reprinted in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection #37 (2015)
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