"SINS OF THE MOTHER"! Following the shocking events with the Ninth Circle, Green Arrow's wayward sister/sidekick Emiko travels to Japan on a quest to destroy the crime lords who control her mother, Shado, the assassin who murdered Oliver Queen.
Green Arrow #6 is another great installment in what has been a fantastic series thus far. The focus on Emi fits perfectly with where the story has been going and doesn't feel like a fill-in or one shot, and I'm very excited to see where this storyline goes next. Percy and Byrne execute a great issue here and if you haven't tried Green Arrow since Rebirth started, you're missing out on something special. Read Full Review
Even with the titular character largely sidelined, Green Arrow #6 delivered. This is one of DCs Top 5 titles right now with no signs of slowing down. Read Full Review
I really enjoyed this issue, even if id did feel a little weaker than some of the previous issues. The artwork remained solid during the artists change, and the story filled in gaps from the previous issues that needed filling in. While I eagerly await the continuation of Ollie's story, I'm more than happy to have a little time dedicated to Emiko to flesh out her character even more and get a good view of her away from Ollie, having to rely on her own intelligence and skills to get by with no safety net. Read Full Review
Green Arrow #6 also gives us a new take on an old, but famous villain: The Clock King. He's created time-based drug addicts, and Emi gets wrapped up in it all. It was great to see Ollie in the big brother role rather than the vigilante-hero that we're used to. It shows us a side of him that we're not really used to. But it was a great way of including him in his own series without explicitly using him for the main plot. It's a clever trick from the writers but it works a treat. Read Full Review
While the titular Green Arrow takes a back seat this issue, it also means that Emiko finally gets to step up into the limelight and be something more than just a plot device or sidekick. Indeed, Percy and Byrne make an incredible case for her as a solo character, or at least being part of a thematic crossover with the aforementioned Gotham Academy or Batgirl. More to the point, it underlines the wider push of Percy’s run: bringing in Black Canary and other characters to craft something closer to the Team Arrow we once knew, but leaving his own distinctive mark on the title in the process. Read Full Review
While I was worried about this story going in, I really enjoyed reading it. It is an Emiko story, but there is still plenty of Ollie, just enough Shado and lots of action. Sure, it's a ton of recap and setup, but the art was really good and I am looking forward to the next chapter in this arc. Read Full Review
The conclusion of this issue gives us much to look forward to in Emi's flashback story. Percy sets up an interesting dilemma mentally and physically between Emi/Oliver and Emi/herself. While I am looking forward to seeing the progression of that plot, I hope Percy can refocus and revitalize the post-Ninth Circle plot. My prediction is that he will find a way to connect the Clock King story with the Yakuza onethat was introduced in this issue (GREEN ARROW #6). Maybe we'll see more of the villain in present time? Read Full Review
Green Arrow #6 is the start of another story with the potential for memorable character development and storywriting. Emiko was the right choice to explore with this new arc and as I've pointed out before Benjamin Percy succeeded in making a standout cast that you care about enough that you can wait to get back to Oliver later. Read Full Review
Green Arrow continues to be one of the strongest books in Rebirth. Percy has a lot of love for Oliver and history and it shows through his writing. Byrne's art is really good. This is the start of two cool stories that I am looking forward to reading more of in the future. I definitely recommend checking this issue out. Read Full Review
Interestingly enough, Green Arrow has managed to make a comeback of late. While the previous run by Ben Percy tended to defer towards weird horror mixed with social politics, the current run has been" well pretty much the same actually, but to greater success. Read Full Review
Coming off the heels of The Inferno, Green Arrow #6 delivers a story that feels more like it belongs in an annual instead of the series proper. Read Full Review
What has impressed is the art work of Stephen Byrne. All three artists on this book so far have been putting in some stellar work. Byrnes color are also notable as they really empathize his clean line. Of all the Rebirth issue this series has consistently looked the best. Read Full Review
All things considered, Green Arrow #6 does a fantastic job of moving things forward for the most part. The lack of Oliver and continuation of his story hurt the book a bit, but made up for it by telling me a story I am eagerly looking forward to seeing through. Read Full Review
The issue works well, and I'm also pleased with the new art direction as Stephen Byrne takes over for Juan Ferreyra as the comic's new artist. I'll be curious to see how long the comic sticks with Emiko in the lead (with Ollie only in flashbacks). Worth a look. Read Full Review
Emi fans will love this issue as it gives her character new purpose and more complexity. All in all it feels like a good CW episode of a show we should be watching. Read Full Review
I feel like I've been too forgiving when it comes to some of these Rebirth books, just because I have an affinity for the characters. But Green Arrow #6 is a bad comic. It has the potential to be good, but it's written into oblivion and lacks any impact whatsoever. I've spent way too long writing about it at this point. More time than it deserves, to be sure. Read Full Review
A great add on into the story before the next arc begins.
As Oliver Queen faces Lian Yu again this issue turns the reader back towards Emi and her current trails while engaging the CW Arrow television show trope of using flashbacks to bring Emi and Oliver Queen back together again. The writing in this issue was engaging and the art of Stephen Byrne captures the character likeness within the scope of the previous issues in the run. I was captivated throughout, impressed, intrigued and I am now anticipating the next issue whether it is focused on Oliver or Emi or both Queen half siblings. This issue continues the deliciousness I experienced during the Green Arrow Rebirth One Shot. This series definitely continues to be on my pull list.
Fantastic - Emiko rocks! She and Ollie have great chemistry and I love what she said to her mother. I found the twin stories gripping and Stephen Byrne's art was a boon, very crisp and clean, McKelvie-like.
I really enjoyed the start of this new arc, and while it does not focus on Oliver Queen, Emiko starts out as a great lead. I really love the relationship between Oliver and her, as well as the dark story that is being brought from her past.
I like Emiko's character and am surprised and happy to see her as the focus for this book's second arc, leaving the island mystery floating (sorry, bad pun) for another issue or two. The art isn't as stellar as the previous run, but well suits this storyline, so no complaints
This series has taken a turn that I find uninteresting as it focus' more on Emiko. If someone is into that character I'm sure this was much more interesting.
An issue of nonsensical monologuing. Easy skip
What a change in art direction, and not for the better. I'm not a fan of this art style and it certainly doesn't work for this book. Also all the monologue get was terrible made this a tedious and boring read.