"THE DEATH AND LIFE OF OLIVER QUEEN" Chapter Three: In #3, Green Arrow's enemies learn he is still alive when the Emerald Archer-now Emerald Outlaw-breaks into Queen Industries to learn why his entire world has betrayed him. But the deadly assassin Shado-formerly Oliver's ally-is dispatched to finish him before he gets too close to the shocking truth behind his fall from grace.
The Ninth Circle finds Green Arrow infiltrating Queen Industries. Arrow is seeking some answers for the failed assassination attempt on his life. Elsewhere in Seattle, Black Canary is trying to honor Arrows memory by completing his final case. And halfway across the globe, John Diggle is getting his own insight into The Ninth Circle. Read Full Review
It's a terrific script by Benjamin Percy and outstanding artwork by Juan Ferreyra, and a strong start to this "reborn" series. Read Full Review
Another great issue with phenomenal art by Ferreyra that's a lot more colorful and less brooding than in the last few issues, but just as good if not better at creeping you out and bringing fun action too. This is a series that reminds you comics should be fun. Read Full Review
As the plot thickens in most intriguing ways, Green Arrow not only continues to firmly sit atop the Rebirth throne, it's confidently putting up its feet. Read Full Review
For this issue, I have to say the art outshines the story for me. Although I am invested enough in the story to stick it out, I have to say the art is what I'll be most excited for come next issue. Read Full Review
Percy continues to nail the essentials of Oliver Queen, giving Green Arrow fans the Ollie they deserve while Juan Ferreyra steps in and continues to fire off (Get it, fire off, like arrows? Get it? Yes? Alright, good) flawless art work. Read Full Review
It's still a brilliant comic, but we're left wanting a little more than we're given. Maybe that's a good thing, but we hope they don't drag the story out too much. Read Full Review
Green Arrow #3 is where Oliver starts to take back his life and they don't look like they are going to be letting up on the intensity of this story until he does. Great action, story development, and pacing spread out through multiple characters having their part to play. Read Full Review
Green Arrow #3 continues to play things close to the vest. The Ninth Circle's discovery that Oliver Queen is still alive should hasten their response to take down the archer. However, before Ollie can deal with his deadly new enemies he'll have to deal with the Seattle PD. Worth a look. Read Full Review
It's kind of ironic, really, that in a book titledGreen Arrow, Green Arrow is the least interesting part. But this book has enough going for it that it's still one of the standouts of Rebirth. It's not the best issue of the series so far, but it probably could have been; had Percy written a little bit less and allowed Ferreyra to just take over for a few sequences. Even with that critique, the art is so fantastic that it really carried this issue for me. Read Full Review
Revealing and personalizing the threat helps to avoid some of the familiarity of the last issue while Percy's writing remains strong and manages to dodge some of the minor pitfalls demonstrated by previous issues. Juan Ferreyra continues a trend of gorgeous artwork and breathtaking color. Some elements feel excessive or a little too insistent, but when weaknesses appear, they're less likely to be out and out sins than creative decisions that you can appreciate even if you don't agree. In short, three issues in, Green Arrow remains a shining star of DC Rebirth and looks to remain that way. Read Full Review
The story is moving along nicely, and Ferreyra is almost equally as breathtaking as Schmidt - but the editorial choice in artistic change draws too much attention to itself and makes the overall product weaker on both sides of the art change. Read Full Review
In fact, in the whole issue there's only one standout classic Green Arrow zinger. It's not a dark story really, or maybe it's the pink overwash in the panels that's tricking us otherwise. But it's not as lighthearted either. By the end of it Oliver Queen still doesn't seem like he's in a place that helps him out of his jam but luckily, readers know better as we see that there are still people who care for him, fighting tooth and nail to find out what happened. What lets the Green Arrow continue to be strong is that it's not solely just about Ollie but every other character presents themself to be just as integral to the storytelling. Read Full Review
While we get some answers in this issue, it is mostly setup and is unfortunately filled with forced, over the top cheesy dialogue. The art is great, but that can't save what is easily the worst issue of Green Arrow since Rebirth started. I still love the book and look forward to the next issue, but I am hoping that Ben Percy rights the course before everything goes way off course. Read Full Review
Overall, fabulous art can't make up for somewhat dated characterization and uninspired villains. The questions that we asked have been answered and they didn't really live up to Percy's hope that this would be Green Arrows' "Court of Owls." This arc will likely be remembered for bringing Oliver Queens' characterization back to the days of pre-Flashpoint, amazing art, and little else. Read Full Review
Overall, I thought this was a boring issue. Nothing really happens in the book that engages me. There's some cool action and decent scenes but, plot wise, this did nothing for me. However, Ferreyra's art is absolutely outstanding and worth seeing. I would recommend waiting for the trade on this issue. Read Full Review
Percy's Green Arrow works best when it balances a self-awareness of the character's rich history wth wholesale tributes to the past, but within a contemporary framework of course. Yet this third chapter not only departs tonally from the two issues that preceded it, but it threatens to revisit ground that was covered as recently as Jeff Lemire's 2013 outing with the character. This current issue doesn't push far enough into new territory or uncover new aspects of the old, resulting in a solid but heavily familiar tale. Read Full Review
Percy's got a lot going on in this story which requires a lot of backstory. Seriously, if you haven't been following this since issue #1, you might be lost. Read Full Review
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Somehow, this is the best Rebirth book so far. Percy has gone from Scott Snyder-lite to a strong writer in his own right. This issue moves fast, has a great amount of action, and moves the plot forward without rushing through anything. Where was this Percy during his first run on the title. This is the Green Arrow run I've been waiting for. Juan Ferrerya's art is awesome. While it does have noticable influences from Francis Manapul's work, Ferrarya's art is a perfect fit for this book. It's energetic and beautifully colored. Ferrerya and Schimdt are easily the best art duo of the DC Rebirth line.
Do not get why people are annoyed that the art is different. The art still looks good to me, with the story being the main reason I am still reading or even started reading.
Totally enjoyed this issue. There are evil super villain Bankers, good action scenes and heroes to root for. The script is dense that means it take time to absorb the story. The second artist Ferreyra, does a great job keeping the art strong and the layouts were especially great this issue. A highlight.
A better story here and my review is on this blog: https://comicbooger.com/2016/08/02/green-arrow-3-review/
This series is picking up, getting better each issue.
Another great artwork, but I'm still not a big fan of Percy's writing. But it's a enjoyable comic book.
It gets an extra point simply because I love Ferreyra's art, but I'm not enjoying this. I don't buy Emiko's face-heel turn at all. We're three issues in an Dinah is already one of the two most important people to GA? I think not. I'm assuming this is all built on pre-52 narrative, because Percy's spent no time giving me reason to invest in anyone or anything going on here, as if I'm meant to care already.
A dull issue with god awful narration. There is very little logic in character attitudes, and the series continues to take a "tell, don't show" approach to the Oliver/Dinah relationship. Only propped up by Ferreyra's excellent art. Safe to say this is one of the worse Rebirth series.