Green Arrow #1
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.
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After Ollie and Arthur mop up Black Manta, Aquaman takes him back to the JLA satellite where he is warmly greeted by a surprised Justice League. GA starts to grow suspicious as faces and roles have changed in the League. Batman knocks Ollie out to have a closer examination and see if he is the real deal. Oracle tells Canary that Ollie is alive.
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