Green Arrow: Year One
DC · 2007 · 6 issues
About the series
In 2007, DC Comics teamed writer Andy Diggle with artist Jock for a six-issue modern retelling of Oliver Queen's origin. Green Arrow: Year One strips the Emerald Archer down to his essentials, stranding the arrogant playboy on a hostile island where he must forge himself into a hero. This tightly focused, survivalist take strips away decades of continuity to present a lean, visceral foundation for the character, making it a definitive entry point for new readers and a compelling reimagining for longtime fans.