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Green Arrow / Black Canary: For Better or for Worse #[nn]

Nov 2007 · DC · 14.99 USD; 17.99 CAD
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This collection brings together the first six issues of the 2007 Green Arrow/Black Canary series, picking up where the wedding storyline left off. Written by Judd Winick with art by Cliff Chiang, the volume follows the newly married couple as they face new threats and old enemies while adjusting to their life together. It also features a backup story from the Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special, setting the stage for the challenges ahead.

In "In Each Man There Is a Demon," Green Arrow faces an impossible choice when Colonel Krisp takes Black Canary hostage and forces him to assassinate the President—only to turn the tables in a moment of shocking defiance. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the return of the two Green Lanterns, newly healed by alien allies, sets the stage for a desperate rescue, as heroes from different corners of the universe converge in a fight that tests loyalty, morality, and the cost of redemption. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated by Mike Grell, with inks by Vince Colletta and colors by Liz Berube, the issue’s cover by Alex Ross captures the weight of the moment in bold, striking detail.

Contains 14 stories
In Each Man There Is a Demon
23 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Green ArrowBlack Canary (joins)Hawkman [Katar Hol] (flashback)Superman (Earth-1) (flashback)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (flashback)Batman (Earth-1) (flashback)The Atom [Ray Palmer] (flashback)]Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (flashback)Dr. OyalJohn DeLeon

In Each Man There Is a Demon finds Black Canary stepping into the spotlight as she joins the JLA after arriving from Earth-2, only to confront twisted reflections of the team's greatest heroes. As the League battles these dark counterparts, she begins to uncover the strange new power surging within her—a sonic scream born from her journey between worlds.

The Plot to Kill Black Canary!
7 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Pete LarkinAlbert the ArtistLindaStanleySeldon (Smuggler)Nenner (Smuggler)Louie (Snitch)

In "The Plot to Kill Black Canary!", Green Arrow pushes Black Canary into a high-profile endorsement for a motorcycle company, turning her into a public face at a flashy car show. When the event takes a deadly turn, two masked thugs make a violent attempt on her life, turning a moment of glamour into a shocking ambush.

Zatanna's Double Identity!
7 pp · Superhero
Zatanna ZataraGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Eben Flow (Bank Robber)

When Zatanna’s magic misfires, she accidentally swaps powers and personality with Black Canary—leaving Green Arrow to navigate a chaotic double life, while the real Black Canary grows suspicious of the sudden change in her partner.

A Gold Star for the Joker
18 pp · Superhero
JokerGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Hector (Joker's Henchman)
Lure for an Assassin
17 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [John Stewart]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]IttyCarol FerrisColonel Thaddeus Lucius KrispBlack Canary [Dinah Lance]Pieface [Thomas Kalmaku]

In "Lure for an Assassin," Green Arrow and Black Canary go undercover to expose a shadowy government operation, while Hal Jordan's sudden illness forces John Stewart out of retirement to escort him to Oa. The mission tests their trust and skills as secrets unravel and old alliances are put to the test.

Terminal for a Tragedy
17 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black CanaryGreen Lantern [John Stewart]Colonel QuispJosephRalphunnamed aliensunnamed President of the United StatesU.S. Army soldier AustinU.S. Army soldier O'NeilItty

In "Terminal for a Tragedy," Green Arrow faces a brutal test when Colonel Krisp takes Black Canary hostage to force him into assassinating the President—only for the archer to turn the tables in a moment of desperate defiance. As the stakes rise, the two Green Lanterns are pulled from the edge of a neutron star by alien saviors, their fates tied to a mysterious cure that readies them for a final, pivotal return to Earth.

Night Olympics, Part One
7 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Pete Lomax

In "Night Olympics, Part One," Green Arrow and Black Canary patrol a city grown too quiet for their tastes, their banter sharpening as they debate whether crime has truly declined or simply changed. When a sudden arrow strikes Black Canary from the shadows, the night erupts into tension—no warning, no trace, just a single shot that shatters the calm.

Night Olympics, Part Two
7 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Pete Lomax
The Hunters
14 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Howard Hill (FlashbackCameo)Speedy [Roy Harper] (FlashbackCameo)

In "The Hunters," Green Arrow and Black Canary settle into a new life in Seattle, where Dinah runs Sherwood Florist and Ollie embraces a more traditional Robin Hood-inspired look. As Dinah delves into uncovering a major drug operation, Green Arrow follows a trail that leads to a brutal serial killer—only to find the killer dead at the hands of Shado, whose own violent vendetta is just beginning.

Auld Acquaintance
11 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Marianne

In "Auld Acquaintance," New Year’s Eve sparks tension when Marianne confesses her feelings to Green Arrow, only for Dinah to catch them in a heated moment. As the night turns dangerous, a masked archer hired by the Yakuza strikes, leaving Ollie wounded—and the attacker’s identity shocks everyone. With Shado’s help, the team must unravel the truth behind the assault and confront a familiar face caught in a web of manipulation.

Run of the Arrow
12 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Superman [Clark Kent]Eddie FyersGreen Arrow [Connor Hawke]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]

In "Run of the Arrow," Green Arrow’s sacrifice leaves a void, and the aftermath unfolds through the quiet moments that follow—memories, grief, and the weight of legacy. Black Canary passes on Ollie’s belongings to Connor, who uses one final arrow to mark the place where the hero’s story ends.

Membership Has It's Privileges / The Anatomy Lesson
28 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Justice League [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Flash [Wally West]Wonder Woman [Diana]J'onn J'onzz [Martian Manhunter]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Superman [Clark Kent]]Oracle [Barbara Gordon] (voice only)Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Spoiler [Stephanie Brown]Poison Ivy (FlashbackCameo)Eclipso (FlashbackCameo)Shado (FlashbackCameo)Parallax [Hal Jordan] (FlashbackCameo)Arsenal [Roy Harper]Jason Blood (Cameo)

In "Membership Has It's Privileges / The Anatomy Lesson," Green Arrow’s return from the dead leaves the Justice League uneasy, and Batman takes it upon himself to uncover the truth—no matter how deep the investigation goes. With tension simmering and loyalty tested, the line between hero and imposter grows dangerously thin.

Feast and Fowl
15 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Justice Society of America [Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Star Spangled Kid [Courtney Whitmore]Hawkman [Carter Hall]]Riddler [Edward Nigma]
The Archer's Quest Conclusion: Fatherhood
8 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]

In "The Archer's Quest Conclusion: Fatherhood," Ollie grapples with the weight of his past as he sorts through the mementos of his old life, seeking closure while facing the uncertain promise of a future shaped by fatherhood and friendship. The story captures a quiet, heartfelt turning point as he prepares to embrace a new chapter, one defined by connection rather than legacy.

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Full credits

artist Mike Grell
colorist Liz Berube
cover pencils, inks Alex Ross

Reprints

↩ Reprints Justice League of America #75 (1969), Action Comics #428 (1973), Action Comics #434 (1974), The Joker #4 (1975), Green Lantern #94 (1977), Green Lantern #95 (1977), Detective Comics #549 (1985), Detective Comics #550 (1985), Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1 (1987), Green Arrow #75 (1993), Green Arrow #101 (1995), Green Arrow #4 (2001), Green Arrow #5 (2001), Green Arrow #12 (2002), Green Arrow #21 (2003)

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