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unladylike's review
3.0
Continuing the format of the first volume, the Arrow comics are short backstories adding context to events of the show. They're written by the show's creators, so they seem very consistent, and add to the stories if you're already a fan.
This second volume ends with a disturbing tale of Oliver's actions during and immediately after the Merlyn-masterminded Quake in the Glades. So no worries about plot-spoilers from the comics if you've seen the first season of the show.
After a season and a half of the new, non-lethal Arrow, it felt a little sickening looking at detailed panels of Season One Oliver killing people left and right anytime he'd write someone off as a "thug." And the racist connotations of that term are not lost here.
I recommend skipping chapter 30, which was the grossest (and least essential to the broader story) example of how the plight and abuse of women is often used in this series as a plot device, especially to prop up the heroism of our uber-privileged protagonist.
This second volume ends with a disturbing tale of Oliver's actions during and immediately after the Merlyn-masterminded Quake in the Glades. So no worries about plot-spoilers from the comics if you've seen the first season of the show.
After a season and a half of the new, non-lethal Arrow, it felt a little sickening looking at detailed panels of Season One Oliver killing people left and right anytime he'd write someone off as a "thug." And the racist connotations of that term are not lost here.
I recommend skipping chapter 30, which was the grossest (and least essential to the broader story) example of how the plight and abuse of women is often used in this series as a plot device, especially to prop up the heroism of our uber-privileged protagonist.
daphne_dlcrz's review
3.0
It adds to the show's backstory which is interesting but sometimes boring. Also the art for the characters are okay but not great.
theeditorreads's review
5.0
For all Arrow lovers out there, it just seems like an extension of the TV series. Well, I am not a comic-book fan, but I too liked this from the makers/writers of the show. Though this may not appease the regular comics readers from what I have heard, but being a fan of the show only, anyone should love it!
renatasnacks's review
2.0
I'm giving this one more star than [b:Arrow Vol. 1|17671957|Arrow Vol. 1|Marc Guggenheim|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1375569077s/17671957.jpg|24670944] only because a few of these stories had Felicity, who is the best. But, tragically, most of these stories had NO FELICITY.
IDK, both these volumes just felt really blah. Like if these were some fan's 15-minute flash fics, I'd be like, okay I get it. But as professional comics they're just like random fragments that don't contribute much to our understandings of any characters, nor does very much interesting happen, nor is the art very good?
my vote is: just watch the show.
IDK, both these volumes just felt really blah. Like if these were some fan's 15-minute flash fics, I'd be like, okay I get it. But as professional comics they're just like random fragments that don't contribute much to our understandings of any characters, nor does very much interesting happen, nor is the art very good?
my vote is: just watch the show.
lizabethstucker's review
4.0
Small bits from the series in another viewpoint. Quality artwork, works if you haven't seen every episode.
phoebegilmore's review
4.0
Really just for fans of the television series. It ties some knots together.
But, mostly, it's more like some extra scenes to story line or characters.
I really enjoyed reading an additional story about Felicity, she's just the best!
The second volume ends with the aftermath of what happened at the end of the first season of the show.
But, mostly, it's more like some extra scenes to story line or characters.
I really enjoyed reading an additional story about Felicity, she's just the best!
The second volume ends with the aftermath of what happened at the end of the first season of the show.
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