Green Arrow #12 wraps the first year of the title and this initial arc. This is going to be a pivotal series in the buildup to Absolute Power and it'll be interesting to see where Williamson takes Ollie and his family next. For now, it's nice to be able to enjoy a rare comic book moment — a happy conclusion filled with reunions instead of heartbreak to conclude a major arc. Read Full Review

Green Arrow #12 is a triumphant issue that delivers on the promise of a long-awaited family reunion. The creative team excels in blending action, emotion, and artistry to create a memorable comic book experience. With a satisfying conclusion to the current arc and the tantalizing hint of future conflicts, this issue is a must-read for Green Arrow fans. Read Full Review

This title has been one of the biggest surprises of the new era of DC, starting out as a six-issue miniseries, becoming a twelve-issue maxiseries, and now an ongoing. And at its core is Josh Williamson's strong focus on the Arrow family, which is one of the most complex and least explored DC families. Read Full Review

Green Arrow #12 is a good conclusion to a larger narrative. The action is excellent, and the return of certain characters is heartwarming. However, the rushed resolution and the final page cliffhanger might leave some readers wanting more. For diehard Green Arrow fans who've been following this storyline, this is a must-read. For new readers, it might be best to start with an earlier issue in the arc to get a better understanding of the characters and stakes. Read Full Review

Green Arrow #12 delivers all the moments for fans of the Arrow Family that made conclusion to the Merlyn Multiverse plotline satisfying. While it is disappointing that Amanda Waller didn't factor into this ending, it was understandable given the plans for the Absolute Power event. The focus on the united Arrow Family, including one of the best endings to a Green Arrow comic book issue, made this a fun read. Read Full Review

An action-packed and poignant end to the first year of Williamson's Green Arrow. Issue #12 neatly ties up Oliver's return arc before the series becomes entrenched in DC's upcoming Absolute Power event. Read Full Review

All of the artists bring some creative and entertaining flair to the imagery in the issue. The art it beautifully detailed and perfectly captures the dark tone of the story as well as the lighter elements of its conclusion. Read Full Review

The Merlyn threat is wrapped up pretty nicely, and before we brace ourselves for the "Absolute Power" event, Team Arrow goes back to where it all started for Oliver Queen. Read Full Review

Green Arrow #12 wraps up the arc and the series by transitioning into a bridge that serves as a prelude to Absolute power. The multiple artists find a way to get their distinctive styles to complement each other, and Williamson's feel-good ending pulls at the heartstrings, but the final conflict against Merlyn feels rushed and lame, turning what should be a climactic finale into a semi-filler. Read Full Review

Not quite the conclusion I was hoping for, but this was still good. I’ve really enjoyed how Izaakse has been drawing Merlyn in this series. The scenes on the beach here were nice, and I’m happy this was extended to an ongoing book.

William's has a great voice for these characters but the plot and reveals throughout this series have been a mess. That said, at least he's finally put the arrow fam back together and each issue is still a fun read.

That Merlyn wrap up was wayyy too fast. Like that killed a lot of the momentum. Honestly this would have been a great way to end the maxi series. Could have just used Green Arrow elsewhere and I would have given this a much higher score. Instead we trudge on. Williamson should have taken the Win while he still could. I suspect this series is going to rapidly lose readers. I will check out the next issue but 'Now an ongoing series' feel more like a threat than a reward.

Anticlimactic and just ordinary.