Writer: Joshua Williamson
Art: Sean Izaakse, Tom Derenick, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Troy Peteri
Publisher: DC Comics
Price: $4.99
Reviewed by: Anonymous
Release Date: March 26th, 2024
Roy Harper is missing. Green Arrow and Connor Hawke investigate what happened to him and what Amanda Waller has done to the rest of the Arrow family…which makes it difficult when they are attacked by surprise agents of Waller! Red Arrow, Red Canary, Arrowette, and Speedy! Let’s dive into Green Arrow #10 by Joshua Williamson to see all this shakes out!
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THE DISPATCH
Green Arrow #10 dives headfirst into the mystery surrounding Roy Harper’s disappearance. However, what we discover is that Oliver Queen’s hunt for answers leads him to a shocking revelation: Amanda Waller has been manipulating the entire Arrow family for quite some time. With the hunt for Roy Harper intensified Green Arrow, alongside Connor Hawke, steers towards an old Justice League base to get answers and recover files for Waller on the Sanctuary. Nevertheless, readers get a small glimpse at a face-off against a surprising Arrow team disguised as Red Arrow, Red Canary, Arrowette, and Speedy! As one would expect, this throws a wrench into Oliver’s plans and injects a layer of emotional complexity that didn’t hit like I thought it would.
Nevertheless, the mystery surrounding Amanda Waller’s involvement deepens as very few answers emerge throughout Green Arrow #10. The expectation was that a fiery confrontation and shocking revelation were on the verge as the truth behind Roy Harper’s disappearance would be revealed. However, it was just the usual Waller brain bomb mumbo jumbo that incorporated this family dynamic together making this story exactly what you’d expect. Sure, Green Arrow #10 had its action-packed moments, however, the stakes just didn’t seem very high. The weight of Roy’s disappearance seemed heavy towards the end of the last issue but the premise fell flat rather quickly.
Granted, the surprise arrival of past Arrow family members, Red Arrow, Red Canary, Arrowette, and Speedy, was a pretty neat injection into the series that certainly promised future tension and unresolved issues. Yet, this dynamic added a layer of emotional complexity that didn’t hit in this narrative but may pay off in the future. Moreover, readers do get a few thrilling confrontations between Green Arrow and some unexpected adversaries that provide a satisfying blend of action and intrigue but not enough to move the needle this week.
ART
Sean Izaakse’s artwork is certainly a highlight throughout Green Arrow #10. This issue showcases vibrant fight sequences, with Green Arrow unleashing his signature flurry of action. The character designs for the imposter Arrow family were intriguing, leaving readers to question their identities well in the beginning. Moreover, Izaakse excelled at capturing characters in spirited poses, conveying a sense of movement and power. His artwork featured detailed linework, creating a sense of realism and texture in his characters and settings • providing a cinematic framing technique in his compositions, building a sense of drama and immersion for the reader. Plus, the strong use of color was bold and expressive, further enhancing the energy and atmosphere of the comic.
FINAL THOUGHTS
On the surface, Green Arrow #10 appeared to be a pivotal issue that raised the bar for the series. However, after looking under the hood, readers will discover that very little is revealed and the emotional scenes were cut way too short to push the story forward. With a gripping mystery and what was pushed as high-stakes character development dangling on the surface, readers will be a bit disappointed to see a quick wrap-up and less complicated fight scenes between the Arrow Family than what appeared to be set up along the way. Was the issue terrible? Absolutely not. The story just focused on the wrong core components and moved quickly through the aspects of the comic that readers probably wanted the most.