While I'm generally more than suspicious towards stories that relentlessly keep throwing twists and turns at you, there's something about Green Arrow #1 that makes the whole thing work without ever being pretentious or sensationalist. And that "something" is probably writer Benjamin Percy's ability to keep control of what he's actually telling, grounding "The Death and Life of Oliver Queen" in what has already been established in the series "Rebirth" issue.
The chemistry between the main characters, however, still leaves something to be desired, as conflicts re-emerge without progressing any further towards a solution or change. As a consequence, some of the more comedic elements in Green Arrow #1 also don't always manage to hit the mark (I'm so sorry!!!).
Otto Schmidt's pencils and coloring, while not necessarily outstanding, are still more than solid, as he is able to give the comic's villains a distinct and scary look, while also excelling in the general conceptualisation of Black Canary and her superpower.
With still some room to improve, Green Arrow #1 promises an action-packed story line that will hopefully continue to impress in future issues.
8/10
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