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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Been awhile since I jumped back into Rebirth Green Arrow. Now that the final volume just came out (even though series has been done for like 8 months) I decided to catch-up on the final two volumes. How does Benson do? Well pretty good.
First we have a tie in with No Justice. The less said about that portion the better. Now we move on to the main story. This is about Citizen. He's a new villain (or hero to some) in town who wants to take revenge on the 1% and rich, especially those who got away with crimes. At the same time this volume deals with the aftermath of Oliver losing Roy.
I think the story actually worked here. While Oliver is a self proclaimed SJW, he hasn't met someone as extreme as Citizen. So it makes for a interesting look into the difference of what is right and wrong and how Citizen uses the public to become judge, jury, and exacutioner. I also think Black Canary and Oliver together works well, Julie has a knack for solid dialogue. Also the Roy funeral issue is fantastic.
The art seems offbeat half the time, maybe muddy, and doesn't flow as well. Also, the tie in No justice issue is meh at best.
Overall good. A nice change of pace compared to Ben's run that ran out of steam. Not amazing but enjoyable. A 3.5 out of 5.
First we have a tie in with No Justice. The less said about that portion the better. Now we move on to the main story. This is about Citizen. He's a new villain (or hero to some) in town who wants to take revenge on the 1% and rich, especially those who got away with crimes. At the same time this volume deals with the aftermath of Oliver losing Roy.
I think the story actually worked here. While Oliver is a self proclaimed SJW, he hasn't met someone as extreme as Citizen. So it makes for a interesting look into the difference of what is right and wrong and how Citizen uses the public to become judge, jury, and exacutioner. I also think Black Canary and Oliver together works well, Julie has a knack for solid dialogue. Also the Roy funeral issue is fantastic.
The art seems offbeat half the time, maybe muddy, and doesn't flow as well. Also, the tie in No justice issue is meh at best.
Overall good. A nice change of pace compared to Ben's run that ran out of steam. Not amazing but enjoyable. A 3.5 out of 5.
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
With a new creative team and a new story arc, the creators deliver a dramatic confrontation that strikes at the core of who Arrow is.
There are some sudden shifts in storytelling early on, which I'm guessing relate to larger DC plots that I haven't been reading. The art is also a mix of some fantastic visuals with some that didn't quite work for me.
But the main arc of this volume is complex, dark, and strongly delivered by all the creators involved--making this a solid follow-up to the previous installments in this series.
There are some sudden shifts in storytelling early on, which I'm guessing relate to larger DC plots that I haven't been reading. The art is also a mix of some fantastic visuals with some that didn't quite work for me.
But the main arc of this volume is complex, dark, and strongly delivered by all the creators involved--making this a solid follow-up to the previous installments in this series.
Best short run on a character I've read, really felt like authentic Green Arrow while still having the newer aspects of the character from the culmination of the New 52 and Rebirth runs before it. Much better and superior to the disappointing conclusion of the Percy's run.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The character of Citizen seemed pretty familiar but I still really liked this story. Quite simple but works.
"Green Arrow: End of the Road" is the second to last in the current DC Rebirth GA cycle. As such, it feels transitional and slightly choppy. The book primarily deals with the slippery slope that all vigilante characters must navigate as Oliver is challenged and hunted by The Citizen, a vigilante who shares his aspiration to be a Social Justice Warrior, but is willing to go to far more deadly extremes. The book also segues about a third of the way in to deal with the death of Roy Harper ( AKA , Speedy, Arsenal, Red Arrow) in the "Heroes in Crisis" story arc, which overwhelms Oliver with grief and anger while causing him to question his past decisions and motivations. All in all this is a good book. It is solidly constructed and entertaining even though the story it tells is not really new or original.
A noticeable step down from Percy's mostly-cohesive run, but there's still some nice art, fun adventure, and an unexpected emotional punch.