About this Collection
This deluxe hardcover celebrates eight decades of Oliver Queen as the Emerald Archer, collecting key stories from his Golden Age debut in More Fun Comics through modern runs. It features work by legendary creators like Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, Mike Grell, and Jeff Lemire, alongside behind-the-scenes material and a new cover by Jim Lee. A comprehensive tribute to DC's archer hero, it spans his evolution from a Robin Hood-inspired adventurer to a gritty urban vigilante.
"Case of the Namesake Murders" is a standout tale from Green Arrow: 80 Years of the Emerald Archer Deluxe Edition, featuring a pivotal moment in the character’s history. Written by Denny O'Neil and brought to life with dynamic art by Neal Adams, inked by Dick Giordano, and lettered by John Costanza, this story finds Green Arrow confronting the fallout of Roy’s addiction while teaming up with Green Lantern. The cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams captures the intensity of the moment, setting the stage for a powerful, character-driven mystery.
Contains 17 stories
Case of the Namesake Murders
8 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (introduction, has brown hair)Speedy [Roy Harper] (introduction)George Lincoln (death)John Hale (millionaire, death)Anthony Caesar (oil magnate, death)Frank D.Arcy (President of the History Club)Leonard Achilles (death)Amos SocratesEzra Samson (villain, Treasurer of the History Club, death)Muggsy Smith (villain)
The Rainbow Archer
6 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]Rainbow Archer [Albrecht Raines] (intro)
The Green Arrow's Mystery Pupil
6.67 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]Crimson Archer [Hector VanceHerb Vraney] (intro)Arrow-Car
Snowbirds Don't Fly
22 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Roy Harper [Speedy]Mr. Browden
They Say It'll Kill Me... But They Won't Say When!
25 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Roy Harper [Speedy]Dinah Drake Lance [Black Canary]Salomon Hooper
Book One: The Hunters
47 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (origin retold)Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Shado (first appearance)Tunnel Rat (death)
The Trap Chapter One: The Plastic Eater [Where Angels Fear to Tread Part Five]
38 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]HyraxEden CorpsGreen Arrow [Connor Hawke]Eddie FyersCamorougeSuperman
Run of the Arrow
22 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (death)SupermanDinah Lance [Black Canary]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo in photo)ShadoGreen Arrow [Connor Hawke]Eddie FyersArsenal [Roy Harper]CamorougeBatmanRobin [Tim Drake]Alfred PennyworthWarrior [Guy Gardner]Martian ManhunterNightwingZatannaElongated ManSue DibnyHawkmanFlash [Wally West]AquamanMaster JansenRobin Hood (ghost image)Maid Marian (ghost image)Merry Men (ghost images)
Imaginary Stories
22 pp · Superhero
Aquaman [Arthur CurryOrin]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Flash [Wally West]Green Arrow [Connor Hawke]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Wonder Woman [Diana]KeyAs hallucinations -- Batman [Tim Drake]JokerSelina Kyle-WayneRobin [Bruce Wayne, Jr.]Tomar ReSteve TrevorBaroness Paula von Gunther
Elseworlds
23 pp · Superhero
JLA [Aquaman [Arthur CurryOrin]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Flash [Wally West]Green Arrow [Connor Hawke]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Martian ManhunterSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Wonder Woman [Diana]]KeyInjustice Gang [Lex LuthorJokerCirceDoctor Light [Arthur Light]Ocean Master]Cameo flashback -- Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]Flash [Barry Allen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]As hallucinations -- Batman [Tim Drake]Catwoman [Selina Kyle-Wayne]JokerRobin [Bruce Wayne, Jr.]Steve TrevorBaroness Paula von Gunther
Quiver, Chapter One: The Queen Is Dead (Long Live the Queen)
22 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]GUESTS: Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Oracle [Barbara Gordon] (Voice only), Arsenal [Roy Harper]Parallax [Hal Jordan]Green Arrow [Connor Hawke]Stanley DoverCAMEO FLASHBACK: Robin [Dick Grayson]Kid Flash [Wally West]Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]LianShadoGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Flash [Wally West]Wonder Woman [Diana]Key
The Archer's Tale Chapter Two: Grays of Shade
23 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]GUESTS: Arsenal [Roy Harper]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Oracle [Barbara Gordon] (Voice Only)VILLAINS: The ShadeCat-Man [Thomas Blake]Solomon GrundyCAMEO FLASHBACK: Flash [Barry Allen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Woman [Diana]Flash [Wally West]Flash [Jay Garrick]SpectreCarol FerrisAce
Jericho, Conclusion: And the Walls Came Tumbling Down
30 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Green Arrow [Connor Hawke]Speedy [Mia Dearden]Justice League of America [JLABatman [Bruce Wayne]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Red Arrow [Roy Harper]Red Tornado [John Smith]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Vixen [Mari McCabe]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]]Frederick TuckmanBrian NudocerdoJohn SmallsDeathstroke [Slade Wilson] (villain)Constantine Drakon (villain)
Dead Again: Conclusion: Please Play Where Daddy Can See You
23 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Speedy [Mia Dearden]Green Arrow [Connor Hawke]Superman [Clark Kent]Lois Lane (cameo)Jimmy Olsen (cameo)Perry White (cameo)Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Red Tornado [John Smith]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]VixenGeo-ForceBlack Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Red Arrow [Roy Harper]Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Secret Origins: Green Arrow
12 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
Blood: Descent
20 pp · Superhero
Arrow [Oliver Queen]Felicity SmoakJohn DiggleLaurel LanceQuentin LanceSpeedy [Roy Harper]Caleb GreenMrs. Green (flashback, death)William Green (flashback, death)Brother Blood (villain)
Rebirth
20 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]unnamed senator's daughterTommy (waiter)female street guitar playerguitar player's songuitar player's husbandother unnamed homeless peoplethe Underground Menman in Red Mask [Cyrus Broderick]
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