Oliver Queen died, and then came back. He left behind a lot of people he cared about. He also left behind artifacts – his prized possessions from his time as the Green Arrow. He enlists Roy Harper’s help in retrieving them. It’s just like the old days – Green Arrow and Arsenal, out and around town! The reason why they’re gathering Ollie’s old things is to protect everyone’s identities. Not just Oliver’s, but Dinah’s, Roy’s, and their families. He did it to protect their secrets, but Ollie is still keeping the biggest secret of all…

Man, what a twist at the end. Ollie is a study in duality, even more so than Batman. That’s part of why I continue to read this run; Ollie’s character is so fascinating. Phil Hester’s art is clean and dynamic and is also a huge draw for me. I don’t want to say too much to avoid spoilers – but I can’t wait to see how Ollie’s secrets will come to light, if they do at all.

– Kathleen

Meltzer, Brad, Phil Hester, and Ande Parks. Green Arrow (Return, Vol. 3): The Archer’s Quest. 2003.