Green Arrow #4
This hardcover collects the complete 'Archer's Quest' storyline from the 2004 Green Arrow series, issues #7-10 and #12-13. Written by Brad Meltzer with art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks, the story follows Oliver Queen as he embarks on a personal journey to recover items from his past that could be used against him, leading to revelations about his legacy and relationships.
In "The Archer's Quest, Chapter One: Photograph," Green Arrow confronts a web of secrets when Shade reveals a chilling deal Ollie made—ensuring his identity would be erased if he died, leading to Cat-Man’s presence at his funeral. With the Arrow Cave in ruins and Solomon Grundy now its unlikely guardian, Ollie and Speedy race to uncover what’s truly hidden in the wreckage. Written by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Phil Hester, with inks by Ande Parks and colors by James Sinclair, this 2004 issue features a cover by Phil Hester and Matt Wagner that captures the mystery with stark, shadowed detail.
In "The Archer's Quest, Chapter One: Photograph," Ollie questions Superman about the mourners at his own funeral—and spots a stranger in a photo, someone who shouldn’t have been there. When Oracle uncovers the truth, it turns out the uninvited guest was the villain once known as Cat-Man, leading Green Arrow and Arsenal on a trail to find him.
In "The Archer's Quest, Chapter Two: Grays of Shade," Green Arrow and Arsenal confront the unsettling truth behind a secret pact with Shade, who promised to erase Ollie’s legacy if he died—leading to Cat-Man’s eerie presence at his funeral. With the Arrow Cave now a ruin, Green Arrow and Speedy race to uncover what’s become of their old sanctuary, only to find it haunted by the unexpected presence of Solomon Grundy.
In "The Archer's Quest, Chapter Five: Kryptonite," Green Arrow and Roy find themselves drawn into a forgotten chapter of Ollie’s past when they uncover the old tour truck of the Hard Travelling Heroes. Inside, Ollie retrieves a long-lost Green Lantern Ring from the glove compartment—a tangible echo of a life he once lived, now haunting him with memories he can’t escape.
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↩ Reprints Green Arrow #16 (2002), Green Arrow #17 (2002), Green Arrow #18 (2002), Green Arrow #19 (2003), Green Arrow #20 (2003), Green Arrow #21 (2003), Green Arrow: The Archer's Quest #[nn] (2004)
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