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Cover: Phil Hester & Ande Parks

Green Arrow: The Archer's Quest #[nn]

Jan 2004 · DC · 19.95 USD; 30.95 CAD
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This volume collects the conclusion of Brad Meltzer and Phil Hester's 'The Archer's Quest' storyline, following Green Arrow as he races to recover items from his past that could be used against him. The story delves into Oliver Queen's history and the consequences of his actions as a hero, tying up threads from the 2003 Green Arrow series.

In "The Archer's Quest, Chapter One: Photograph," Green Arrow and Arsenal confront a mystery tied to Ollie’s past when Shade reveals a secret pact made in case of his death—promising to erase all traces of his identity, even hiring Cat-Man to attend his funeral. With the Arrow Cave now in ruins and a shocking presence lurking within, Ollie and Speedy race to uncover what’s been hidden in the wreckage. Written by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Phil Hester, with inks by Ande Parks, colors by James Sinclair, and letters by Sean Konot, the cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks captures the tension of a legacy unraveling.

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]More (all in civilian attireall photos)

In "The Archer's Quest, Chapter One: Photograph," Ollie Q. Green reflects on the unexpected faces at his own funeral—especially a stranger in a photo who shouldn’t have been there. When Oracle identifies the uninvited guest as the reformed villain Cat-Man, Green Arrow and Arsenal set out to uncover why he showed up.

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 Speedy race to uncover the truth behind a secret pact with the enigmatic Shade, who promised to erase Ollie’s legacy if he died—leaving behind a trail of deception that leads to a ruined Arrow Cave. There, amid the wreckage and shadows, they confront the unsettling presence of Solomon Grundy, a grim reminder of what was lost.

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] (villain, out 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 touring truck of the Hard Travelling Heroes. Inside, Ollie retrieves a long-lost Green Lantern Ring from the glove compartment—his final memento of a life before the bow.

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

In the concluding chapter of *The Archer's Quest*, Ollie grapples with the weight of his past as he gathers the mementos that once defined him, confronting the man he was to better embrace the father he’s becoming—surrounded by the people who’ve come to mean the most. The story captures a quiet, heartfelt turning point, where legacy and love intersect in the space between who Ollie was and who he chooses to be.

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Full credits

letterer Sean Konot
cover pencils Phil Hester
cover inks Ande Parks

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)

Reprinted in Green Arrow #4 (2004), Green Arrow: The Archer's Quest Deluxe Edition #[nn] (2015)

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