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joshgauthier's review
4.0
Percy continues to impress with his run of Green Arrow. This time around, we get a number of different artists, but the blending of styles actually works well here, and they all prove to be visually engaging.
The story is also well-developed (despite veering uncomfortably toward a white-savior narrative x3 early on). The plot remains complex but well-developed, carrying Arrow and his companions in dramatic directions with the careful skill Percy has displayed in his writing throughout the series.
The story is also well-developed (despite veering uncomfortably toward a white-savior narrative x3 early on). The plot remains complex but well-developed, carrying Arrow and his companions in dramatic directions with the careful skill Percy has displayed in his writing throughout the series.
kacibookishkingdom's review
4.0
3.5 Stars. There were things I liked and didn't like in this volume... but Benjamin Percy always seems to win me over by the end. I am interested in seeing where volume 5 goes...
iffer's review
3.0
My bottom line with this series? I find it FUN to read, in spite of, and because of, its cheesy puns and banter. There's a self-deprecating over-the-top crunchy liberal script and comical villains, you know, the kind who wear flowing robes and demon masks. The book could be trigger-ey, since basically every type of high-profile terrorist attack we've witnessed in the past decade or two occurs in Seattle as part of the uber villains' plan.
I enjoyed learning about Roy's past, and the creators at least attempted to make the white dudes on the rez not seem stupid. It slightly irritated me that it was mentioned several times that Oliver started being 1000x less of a moron since he's been dating Dinah, not because it's not true, but maybe because Oliver should be able to take his head out of his ass(actually the phrase used in the text) on his own.
As has been the case with this title, the artist seems to alternate. One of my biggest pet peeves with big two superhero comics is when artists change frequently. While this makes sense from a time/scheduling perspective, the discontinuity is jarring to me, and I usually prefer the art style of one penciller better than the other (which is the case this time, as well).
I enjoyed learning about Roy's past, and the creators at least attempted to make the white dudes on the rez not seem stupid. It slightly irritated me that it was mentioned several times that Oliver started being 1000x less of a moron since he's been dating Dinah, not because it's not true, but maybe because Oliver should be able to take his head out of his ass(actually the phrase used in the text) on his own.
As has been the case with this title, the artist seems to alternate. One of my biggest pet peeves with big two superhero comics is when artists change frequently. While this makes sense from a time/scheduling perspective, the discontinuity is jarring to me, and I usually prefer the art style of one penciller better than the other (which is the case this time, as well).
katieb94's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
laheereads's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
lukeisthename34's review
5.0
A really unique direction for GA continues. Scary at times and overall a page turner.
stijn's review
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sherpawhale's review
5.0
This series is Sofa King fun!
This series is really giving its all to make Green Arrow great again. From the collection of sidekicks and partners, elements from the Arrow show incorporated, the ethos of the GA mission statement, and just trying to make sense of the bumpyness introduced by the new 52, this series has it all.
The art continues to make my jaw drop. There was a running theme where there'd be the tiny little view of the architectural design and being able to see through the ground and through walls into the cross sections of buildings that I absolutely loved. Some killer fluid motion on display on such a small scale. And the colors are to die for!
This series is really giving its all to make Green Arrow great again. From the collection of sidekicks and partners, elements from the Arrow show incorporated, the ethos of the GA mission statement, and just trying to make sense of the bumpyness introduced by the new 52, this series has it all.
The art continues to make my jaw drop. There was a running theme where there'd be the tiny little view of the architectural design and being able to see through the ground and through walls into the cross sections of buildings that I absolutely loved. Some killer fluid motion on display on such a small scale. And the colors are to die for!
verumsolum's review
3.0
There were a couple of lines that were real clangers, so much so that I worry about the authenticity at the heart of this series. But the action was good, in the end.
I am finding that the setups of the story arcs seem completely disconnected from each other. No growth, no movement. I don't know that it would matter which order I read the story arcs in the series, as long as I read the issues within each arc in order.
I will still continue reading, but I am almost expecting it to get to the point where I stop, which is sad, because I think there's a lot of potential, but…emotionless action doesn't do it for me, over the long haul. And I'm not feeling anything about these characters.
I am finding that the setups of the story arcs seem completely disconnected from each other. No growth, no movement. I don't know that it would matter which order I read the story arcs in the series, as long as I read the issues within each arc in order.
I will still continue reading, but I am almost expecting it to get to the point where I stop, which is sad, because I think there's a lot of potential, but…emotionless action doesn't do it for me, over the long haul. And I'm not feeling anything about these characters.