joshgauthier's review
4.0
Percy continues to impress with his run of Green Arrow. This time around, we get a number of different artists, but the blending of styles actually works well here, and they all prove to be visually engaging.
The story is also well-developed (despite veering uncomfortably toward a white-savior narrative x3 early on). The plot remains complex but well-developed, carrying Arrow and his companions in dramatic directions with the careful skill Percy has displayed in his writing throughout the series.
The story is also well-developed (despite veering uncomfortably toward a white-savior narrative x3 early on). The plot remains complex but well-developed, carrying Arrow and his companions in dramatic directions with the careful skill Percy has displayed in his writing throughout the series.
kacibookishkingdom's review
4.0
3.5 Stars. There were things I liked and didn't like in this volume... but Benjamin Percy always seems to win me over by the end. I am interested in seeing where volume 5 goes...
iffer's review
3.0
My bottom line with this series? I find it FUN to read, in spite of, and because of, its cheesy puns and banter. There's a self-deprecating over-the-top crunchy liberal script and comical villains, you know, the kind who wear flowing robes and demon masks. The book could be trigger-ey, since basically every type of high-profile terrorist attack we've witnessed in the past decade or two occurs in Seattle as part of the uber villains' plan.
I enjoyed learning about Roy's past, and the creators at least attempted to make the white dudes on the rez not seem stupid. It slightly irritated me that it was mentioned several times that Oliver started being 1000x less of a moron since he's been dating Dinah, not because it's not true, but maybe because Oliver should be able to take his head out of his ass(actually the phrase used in the text) on his own.
As has been the case with this title, the artist seems to alternate. One of my biggest pet peeves with big two superhero comics is when artists change frequently. While this makes sense from a time/scheduling perspective, the discontinuity is jarring to me, and I usually prefer the art style of one penciller better than the other (which is the case this time, as well).
I enjoyed learning about Roy's past, and the creators at least attempted to make the white dudes on the rez not seem stupid. It slightly irritated me that it was mentioned several times that Oliver started being 1000x less of a moron since he's been dating Dinah, not because it's not true, but maybe because Oliver should be able to take his head out of his ass(actually the phrase used in the text) on his own.
As has been the case with this title, the artist seems to alternate. One of my biggest pet peeves with big two superhero comics is when artists change frequently. While this makes sense from a time/scheduling perspective, the discontinuity is jarring to me, and I usually prefer the art style of one penciller better than the other (which is the case this time, as well).
katieb94's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
laheereads's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
subhamroxx's review
4.0
WHAT A VOLUME OMG!
This is like one of the greatest GA runs easily and dc stories ever!
So it has two stories like the first one The rise of arsenal which was great as we get to see how Ollie met Roy first and then his screwed up future as his sidekick and then going into native indian reservation and all that story and fighting Count vertigo and in the present returning there and saving his extended family from "wild dogs" and maybe re-connect with Ollie and omg that story is so good and hits the right sparks for the reader and makes you sympathetic with him and ahh I love the whole thing, we see Ollie has changed too and its perfect!
Then the big story with the rise of the star city and then the whole previous volumes connnect here and its epic in every sense of the word, we get the history and what not and the connections of the Queens with this city and how in its place, the Ninth circle is planning to build a new one and Ollie going against it.. and facing a cadre of villains in Eddie Fyers, Brick and Cheshire and some great reunions and epic fights and even more revelations with a drastic action by Ollie and maybe beginning of a new adventure for him and I love some other dc characters that are introduced here and maybe soon..
Its just so good, I love it. The whole thing is pretty much an epic in the making and it just shows how well Percy gets these characters as he writes the other characters well, pays off earlier volume storylines in a fun manner and shows the epicness its building to and then the tease of whats to come, I love it and the art is freaking epic!! A must, must read for every fan of GA!!
This is like one of the greatest GA runs easily and dc stories ever!
So it has two stories like the first one The rise of arsenal which was great as we get to see how Ollie met Roy first and then his screwed up future as his sidekick and then going into native indian reservation and all that story and fighting Count vertigo and in the present returning there and saving his extended family from "wild dogs" and maybe re-connect with Ollie and omg that story is so good and hits the right sparks for the reader and makes you sympathetic with him and ahh I love the whole thing, we see Ollie has changed too and its perfect!
Then the big story with the rise of the star city and then the whole previous volumes connnect here and its epic in every sense of the word, we get the history and what not and the connections of the Queens with this city and how in its place, the Ninth circle is planning to build a new one and Ollie going against it.. and facing a cadre of villains in Eddie Fyers, Brick and Cheshire and some great reunions and epic fights and even more revelations with a drastic action by Ollie and maybe beginning of a new adventure for him and I love some other dc characters that are introduced here and maybe soon..
Its just so good, I love it. The whole thing is pretty much an epic in the making and it just shows how well Percy gets these characters as he writes the other characters well, pays off earlier volume storylines in a fun manner and shows the epicness its building to and then the tease of whats to come, I love it and the art is freaking epic!! A must, must read for every fan of GA!!
lukeisthename34's review
5.0
A really unique direction for GA continues. Scary at times and overall a page turner.
stijn's review
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sherpawhale's review
5.0
This series is Sofa King fun!
This series is really giving its all to make Green Arrow great again. From the collection of sidekicks and partners, elements from the Arrow show incorporated, the ethos of the GA mission statement, and just trying to make sense of the bumpyness introduced by the new 52, this series has it all.
The art continues to make my jaw drop. There was a running theme where there'd be the tiny little view of the architectural design and being able to see through the ground and through walls into the cross sections of buildings that I absolutely loved. Some killer fluid motion on display on such a small scale. And the colors are to die for!
This series is really giving its all to make Green Arrow great again. From the collection of sidekicks and partners, elements from the Arrow show incorporated, the ethos of the GA mission statement, and just trying to make sense of the bumpyness introduced by the new 52, this series has it all.
The art continues to make my jaw drop. There was a running theme where there'd be the tiny little view of the architectural design and being able to see through the ground and through walls into the cross sections of buildings that I absolutely loved. Some killer fluid motion on display on such a small scale. And the colors are to die for!