Green Arrow: Year One by Andy Diggle (2009-04-14) Paperback – 1845

I've read a lot of trades, but never a Green Arrow central story. My love of the character comes from the popular CW TV series, and because of it, wanted to read some of his books.I think I started in the right place! I loved this story, and coming from the show to this, I wasn't disappointed what so ever. As much as I love the flashbacks in the EARLIER seasons, I gotta say, this book takes the cake.Now, as for the quality of the book itself, it arrived it near perfect condition, with just one corner of the cover, that kinda wants to curl up. Just very slightly, but still worth pointing out. It's not bent, just wants to curl.The paper stock is great on the inside however, and the art is beautiful and consistent.

I bought this book for a coworker who introduced me to the show Arrow, I've since introduced him to the world of comics, he started reading this book, grew a beard and disappeared.

I've noticed in comics these days the art is great but the stories are quick--not enough panels to tell a complete tale and a desire to avoid leaving too many loose ends untied. I've noticed that in the new Wonder Woman books (which is a shame because they're getting almost everything else right) and I saw it here too. The book is underwritten and the character of Queen is totally underdeveloped so his transition from rich jerk to rich hero is rushed and inexplicable.If you are new to Green Arrow and you're looking for a real story, please read Grell's the Longbow Hunters. I know almost nothing about the Green Arrow and that was exactly the amount of backstory I needed to enjoy what is a wonderfully complex, character-driven story.

A fresh retelling of Oliver Queen's origins as he finds who he must become in Green Arrow: Year One. Andy Diggle's story is fast and mature with a sketch style artwork to add to the grit of the story. I still prefer the Mike Grell origin for Green Arrow more, but this one is modern fun and will interest most readers. This is the issue that inspired the hit show Arrow, and I can certainly see the resemblances. Solid comic book for teenagers to adults.

I bought this book because I was unfamiliar with the character and wanted an intro to who he is and his motive for heroism. While this story does a good job of introducing Oliver Queen as the Green Arrow, the plot itself is pretty bland. Not much actually happens. There are bad guys, Ollie stops them, now he's a super hero. That's pretty much the gist of the story. I'd borrow this or rent it before buying it.

I own the original books of this mini-series. I bought GA: Year One for the Kindle to have this wonderful book to carry around. I'm so glad I did! This book translates to the Kindle in a spectacular way. The story is compelling. However, it's the artwork that really makes this a great deal on the Kindle. It's almost as if Jock laid out the art specifically for the Kindle. It fits perfectly. That can't be said for many comics available for the Kindle. Unintentionally, Diggle and Jock created a perfect graphic novel for the Kindle.

Let me just say that I have been a long die hard fan of Superman and enjoy Batman as well. I never really payed to much attention to other characters really besides Green lantern and Martian Manhunter. What really got me looking at Green Arrow was when he was introduced to the tv show Smallville. (of course I watch the show, its about superman) I liked the character of Green Arrow on smallville because he is a cocky but suave kind of guy so I started to look around for books involving him, and then I ran across Green Arrow: Year One. First of all have you seen the cover art? the black background with just a reflection of Oliver Queen within a green arrowhead was awesome enough to buy it but the story inside was even more exciting..And now my reviewYou pick up this book and the first thing that stands out is the art which continues to get more and more detailed as the story moves along. This is not just your regular run of the mill, heres the character and this is what he does and what he is known for. This is a reinvention of one of the most awesome characters in the DC universe. This book does a great job of introducing our character Oliver Queen and shows that he is just the rich playboy that everyone is expected to be when they are as wealthy as he is. I hate to give spoilers so I will just say it takes him making a fool of himself at a social event(a very funny part of the story) for him to come to a realization that he must change a few things. Well he goes for a getaway and runs across a bad lot of people and has to figure out a way to survive. We see him become a Robinson Crusoe and we see as his ability to focus starts to set up his new identity. He begins to build a strong ethical code and we see him start to mature in front of our very eyes and take on something that is much bigger than just himself. The writing is superb and the art is outstanding. I will tell you this, this book has now pole vaulted Green Arrow into number 2 on my favorites list of characters behind only Superman (no way he gets knocked out of number 1) I also picked up the Green Arrow and the Longbow Hunters 3 book set, that shows a darker more adult focused story of green arrow and crimes. I suggest if you read Year One and want more start with The Longbow Hunters and then move on to the ARCHERS Quest Series starting with Quiver. They are worth it.

When I saw the badass cover and on it the names 'Andy Diggle & Jock' I just knew I had to get it. I don't know much about Green Arrow other than what I've seen on the show(Arrow) and all the different incarnations in the animated universe, but I enjoyed this book a lot. The art is great and so is the story which is very similar to the flashbacks in the "Arrow" but without all the extended crap that made it somewhat unberable at some points. Here Oliver has to survive on the island on his own and seeing his struggles and the way his character develops is very interesting.A very good read for 'Arrow', 'Diggle' & "Jock" fans