Green Arrow: Year One: DC Compact Comics Edition

Green Arrow: Year One reimagines Oliver Queen’s origin with grit and cinematic clarity. This edition collects the definitive modern telling of the Emerald Archer’s beginnings in a compact, portable format. Originally released as a 2007 miniseries by writer Andy Diggle and artist Jock, it reboots Queen’s backstory with intensity and emotional depth, tracing his transformation from billionaire playboy to vigilante. After a betrayal leaves him stranded on a remote island, Oliver must fight to survive, learning to wield a handmade bow, trust his instincts, and discover a purpose greater than himself. The narrative marries high-stakes action with character-driven drama, anchored by sharp dialogue and kinetic, moody art that highlights isolation, consequence, and the price of heroism. The compact edition preserves the full story in a smaller trim size, inviting new readers to experience this essential origin in an accessible format.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of modern, gritty origin stories for classic heroes.
• Readers who enjoy character-driven superhero drama with political intrigue or moral questions.
• New readers seeking a concise, self-contained Green Arrow origin in a portable edition.
• Appreciators of moody, kinetic artwork and cinematic storytelling.