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iffer's review
3.0
I'm still enjoying this series as one of my "fun" comics. This installment is a little predictable with an overt liberal bent (which would appeal to some, but not others). There are also a lot of booty shots of Black Canary and shirtless ones of Ollie. I prefer the issues drawn by Otto Schmidt, and I wish that DC and Marvel would try not to switch up artists, though I'm glad the issues come out on time.
throwmeabook's review
3.0
After reading this latest installment of the Green Arrow series I'm left with mixed emotions. The positives: the artwork and colours were visually stunning and pleasing to the eyes. The story was quite relevant for our times and the underlining political and social commentary was timely. But at times heavy handed and here in lies the negative aspect as well as a quite predictable and unoriginal story plot.
cynz's review
4.0
1. Benjamin Percy gets Green Arrow.
2. This book warms the cockles of my SJW heart.
2. This book warms the cockles of my SJW heart.
katieb94's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Death
sherpawhale's review
4.0
This series is so much fun. That's all there is to it. This is what Green Arrow is all about. Good, solid, all-American (social justice) virtues.
miamollekin's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mcacev's review
4.0
Ahem.
Listen, I love this series. That's why the stupid writing gets to me so much. It's because I know Percy can do better. He does better in the very same issue!
Emerald Outlaw is the third volume in the Green Arrow ongoing series. It follows Olie, Dinah and Diggle back in Seattle, trying to rebuild their lives and Olie's reputation as Green Arrow. That seems to be a tall order as Cyrus, the new mayoral candidate Nate, chief of police Westberg, disgraced sergeant Notting, and the Dark Archer all get involved.
If there is one thing I both love and hate about this series, is how fast paced it is. This works well for the action scenes, but less for the character beats. It's a lot of really quick character turns that I'm not sure I like, and this is especially true with the villains. Notting for example takes about... 5 panels between going from a regular trigger happy cop to insane vigilante, willing to take on a police chief. Same with Nate, who is also the least subtle idiot to bug anyone in like... forever. Additionally, this time around we have some tone issues, as some of the murders and stuff that happens is really dark and gruesome, in harsh contrast with the over the top action the series has kept up with until this point.
This volume juggles a lot of characters and a lot of plot points, and none of them are really that well explored, but they get a moment to shine. I loved the relationship between Olie and chief Westberg, as well as Olie and the reporter. I also liked his reunion with Emi; I like that she wants to call herself the Red Arrow, and Olie's reluctance to let her do that and be his proper sidekick. I can't wait for Roy to meet Emi (and see what's in continuity and what isn't since well... reboots).
For stuff that I liked less, we have Dinah and Olie. Dinah was less horrible here than she was in the previous volume but man... that mansplaining comment. And also can I ask; if Dinah is a world famous rock star, why is she so against Olie getting back his company and fortune? She's rich too, the hypocrite!
I also wasn't a huge fan of the Dark Archer. I think that's another relationship that should have been explored more, since what we did learn was really interesting. It reminded me of the relationship between Bruce and Thomas Eliott, but if Bruce had been closer to Thomas' dad than Thomas. I know... I know, I compare everything to Batman Hush but it's so good, read it!
I like that Cyrus turned out to be way more unhinged and crazy than I originally pegged him to be, and the scene with him and Nate in the basement was hilariously over the top. Another hilarious moment was when the vigilante squad is running away from Green Arrow and Notting comments how Green Arrow would never shoot like that, his friends respond with "You mean it's that Arrow Killer? Game Over, we're finished"
My one true love, Diggle, didn't get much time to shine here, except for the last issue where we find out that the Dark Archer saved his life. Drama? Tune in next review to find out.
But seriously guys, read this series its amazingly entertaining.
Listen, I love this series. That's why the stupid writing gets to me so much. It's because I know Percy can do better. He does better in the very same issue!
Emerald Outlaw is the third volume in the Green Arrow ongoing series. It follows Olie, Dinah and Diggle back in Seattle, trying to rebuild their lives and Olie's reputation as Green Arrow. That seems to be a tall order as Cyrus, the new mayoral candidate Nate, chief of police Westberg, disgraced sergeant Notting, and the Dark Archer all get involved.
If there is one thing I both love and hate about this series, is how fast paced it is. This works well for the action scenes, but less for the character beats. It's a lot of really quick character turns that I'm not sure I like, and this is especially true with the villains. Notting for example takes about... 5 panels between going from a regular trigger happy cop to insane vigilante, willing to take on a police chief. Same with Nate, who is also the least subtle idiot to bug anyone in like... forever. Additionally, this time around we have some tone issues, as some of the murders and stuff that happens is really dark and gruesome, in harsh contrast with the over the top action the series has kept up with until this point.
This volume juggles a lot of characters and a lot of plot points, and none of them are really that well explored, but they get a moment to shine. I loved the relationship between Olie and chief Westberg, as well as Olie and the reporter. I also liked his reunion with Emi; I like that she wants to call herself the Red Arrow, and Olie's reluctance to let her do that and be his proper sidekick. I can't wait for Roy to meet Emi (and see what's in continuity and what isn't since well... reboots).
For stuff that I liked less, we have Dinah and Olie. Dinah was less horrible here than she was in the previous volume but man... that mansplaining comment. And also can I ask; if Dinah is a world famous rock star, why is she so against Olie getting back his company and fortune? She's rich too, the hypocrite!
I also wasn't a huge fan of the Dark Archer. I think that's another relationship that should have been explored more, since what we did learn was really interesting. It reminded me of the relationship between Bruce and Thomas Eliott, but if Bruce had been closer to Thomas' dad than Thomas. I know... I know, I compare everything to Batman Hush but it's so good, read it!
I like that Cyrus turned out to be way more unhinged and crazy than I originally pegged him to be, and the scene with him and Nate in the basement was hilariously over the top. Another hilarious moment was when the vigilante squad is running away from Green Arrow and Notting comments how Green Arrow would never shoot like that, his friends respond with "You mean it's that Arrow Killer? Game Over, we're finished"
My one true love, Diggle, didn't get much time to shine here, except for the last issue where we find out that the Dark Archer saved his life. Drama? Tune in next review to find out.
But seriously guys, read this series its amazingly entertaining.
charitytinnin's review
5.0
(Read as Single Issues) This is the strongest overall volume yet. I'd say one of the issues was a 3-star for me, but the other five were clearly 5-stars. I'm glad to have Emi back. I loved the quiet movements between Oliver and Dinah. I loved the team up with Chief Westberg. And gah, Malcolm Merlyn is as much a threat as ever. However, I am more than ready for Broderick to be dead ... Come on, take him down, please Ollie!
Also ... WTF, Digg?????
Also ... WTF, Digg?????