Green Arrow #9
In "Trigger, Part 1," Green Arrow finds himself caught in a web of betrayal and danger at a New Year’s Eve celebration, where a passionate moment with Marianne is interrupted by Dinah’s unexpected arrival. As a mysterious assassin—revealed to be a brainwashed Roy Harper—unleashes a deadly ambush on behalf of the Yakuza, the team must confront both the enemy and the fractured trust among them. Written by Mike Grell and illustrated by Rick Hoberg, with a cover by Grell, this pivotal issue blends emotional tension with high-stakes action, setting the stage for a storm of consequences.
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At a New Years Eve party, Marianne tells Green Arrow she loves him and Dinah catches them smooching. Despite the intervention of Shado, Green Arrow is shot by a mysterious bowman hired by the Yakuza. When their assailant is unmasked, it turns out to be a brainwashed Roy Harper. Once they break his conditioning, Roy helps Ollie, Dinah and Shado take on the Yakuza. Dinah kicks Ollie out.
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