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Cover: Phil Hester & Ande Parks & Matt Wagner

Green Arrow #4

Oct 2004 · DC · 14.95 USD; 22.95 CAD
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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.

Contains 6 stories
The Archer's Quest, Chapter One: Photograph
22 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Superman [Clark KentKal-El] (guest)Oracle [Barbara Gordon] (guest)Arsenal [Roy Harper] (guest)The Shade (villain)Cat-Man [Thomas Blake] (villain)Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Green Arrow [Connor Hawke]Troia [Donna Troy]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Flash [Wally West]Wonder Woman [Diana]AquamanMartian ManhunterAtom [Ray Palmer]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Sue DibnyThe Question [Vic Sage]ZatannaVixen [Mari Macabe]Eddie FyersGreen Lantern [John Stewart]Carol FerrisTom KalmakuNorthwindBlack Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Wildcat [Ted Grant]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Flash [Jay Garrick]

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.

The Archer's Quest, Chapter Two: Grays of Shade
23 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Arsenal [Roy Harper] (guest)Black Canary [Dinah Lance] (guest)Oracle [Barbara Gordon] (guest, voice only)The Shade (villain)Cat-Man [Thomas Blake] (villain)Solomon Grundy (villain)Flash [Barry Allen] (cameo flashback)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo flashback)Superman [Clark KentKal-El] (cameo flashback)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (cameo flashback)Wonder Woman [Diana] (cameo flashback)Flash [Wally West] (cameo flashback)Flash [Jay Garrick] (cameo flashback)Spectre (cameo flashback)Carol Ferris (cameo flashback)Ace (cameo flashback)

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.

The Archer's Quest, Chapter Three: Grundy No Like Arrows in Face!
22 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Arsenal [Roy Harper]Solomon Grundy
The Archer's Quest, Chapter Four: Superfriends
22 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (feature)Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner] (guest)Flash [Wally West] (guest)Martian Manhunter (guest)Arsenal [Roy Harper] (guest)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo in photo)Black Canary [Dinah Lance] (cameo in photo)Flash [Barry Allen] (cameo in photo)Aquaman (cameo in photo)
The Archer's Quest, Chapter Five: Kryptonite
21 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Arsenal [Roy Harper] (guest)Catman [Thomas Blake] (villainout of costume)Monsieur Mallah (cameo)Warp (cameo)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo flashback)

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.

The Archer's Quest, Conclusion: Fatherhood
22 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Green Arrow [Connor Hawke]Arsenal [Roy Harper]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]

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Full credits

letterer Sean Konot
cover pencils Phil Hester
cover inks Ande Parks
cover pencils, inks Matt Wagner

Reprints

↩ 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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