![]() ![]() Villains in Quiver are not very flashy and overt. ![]() Even characters known as “bow and arrow guy” can make a world of difference to others. Including a wide variety of characters in this story illustrates the sheer impact that one person can have on a whole world of larger-than-life characters. Ollie’s return is also felt throughout the DC Universe, including his own supporting cast, the Justice League, and even characters such as Etrigan the Demon. In simply embodying the best parts of himself, Ollie is not a whole person. It is the missing years, however, which complete Ollie as an individual. At first, the time which Ollie is missing seems to represent the worst of his life. Ollie may have checked off all of his character boxes, but he is still missing essential bits of history. The very title, Quiver, expresses an emptiness. ![]() Conversely, Smith explores the hollow nature of this return as well. ![]() All of the elements which make up the classic Green Arrow mythos are present through Ollie’s return to form. The whole narrative which Smith crafts displays Green Arrow in his old element: taking on corrupt men in power, teaming up with the Justice League, and reuniting with old flame Black Canary. Returning Ollie to his past self also exemplifies a key theme of Quiver: returning to your roots. The sentiment of nostalgia creates an immediate connection between Ollie and the reader, making a man who shoots boxing-glove arrows into a relatable human. Smith does an excellent job in presenting a closer look at Queen, a man who merely wishes to return to simpler times. With no memory of recent events, Green Arrow must confront the mistakes that he has made over the years. Of course, the mystery around Ollie’s return lingers throughout the narrative, as characters in the story and the reader are left wondering: how did Green Arrow come back from the dead? Moreover, Ollie returns in a strange form, as a version of himself from many years in the past. Smith also provides several small moments of social justice, a trademark for the character. Ollie Queen re-emerges true to form: loud-mouthed and hot-headed as ever. Green Arrow Rebornįrom Ollie’s return as Green Arrow, the reader can tell that Smith simply gets the character. Quiver also acts as a springboard for future Green Arrow stories, such as Smith’s Sounds of Violence and other great, 21st century takes on the character. Supporting characters, previous stories, and Ollie as a character are all given sufficient explanation for anyone who is new to Green Arrow. Not only does Smith take the Emerald Archer back to basics as a socially conscious hero, he also provides plenty of backstory on Green Arrow lore. In bringing Green Arrow back to life, Smith provides a perfect jumping-on point for both new and old readers alike. Smith tackles the challenge of resurrecting Ollie, who had been dead for years at this point. Quiver, by writer Kevin Smith and artist Phil Hester is a great example of the flawed, yet well-intentioned nature of Green Arrow. Yet Ollie keeps moving forward, trying to be a better person despite past mistakes. He makes mistakes like anyone else, and the consequences often come back to haunt Ollie and his loved ones. Most importantly, Ollie is a very flawed character. Armed with only his bow and a quiver full of fun trick arrows, Green Arrow stands against injustice on all levels. Additionally, Green Arrow is very politically and socially conscious of the world around him, standing up for the “little guy”. Ollie Queen is a loud-mouthed, hot-headed, swashbuckling hero who speaks his mind and thinks with his heart. What makes Green Arrow so compelling, however, is his personality. Oliver Queen has no superpowers and he’s largely seen as either “bow and arrow guy” or “rip-off Batman” (thank CW’s Arrow for that specific interpretation of the character). Amidst DC cornerstones such as Superman and Batman, it can be difficult to compete. Nomber_key:000001Green Arrow is a wildly underrated comic book character. ![]()
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