Absolute Green Arrow # 1 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

Absolute Green Arrow #1 is the debut of a six-issue urban horror and murder-mystery comic book limited series published by DC Comics. Spinning out of the events of the Absolute Evil #1 one-shot, the book completely subverts the traditional superhero dynamic into a slasher-horror detective story.

The Core Premise

• The Green Arrow Killer: A ruthless serial killer is targeting and slaughtering corrupt billionaires, leaving no trick arrows, no money, and no mercy.
• The Only Clue: The mysterious killer leaves actual green arrows protruding directly from the bodies of his wealthy victims.
• The Protagonist: Executive protection specialist Dinah Lance—this universe's Absolute Black Canary—is tasked with unmasking the murderer.
• The Suspects: Dinah's investigation focuses on a list of DC's most dangerous archers, all of whom share a unique connection to a recently murdered Oliver Queen.

Context & Creative Team

• The Twist: In this dark continuity, the well-meaning Oliver Queen was already brutally murdered by a corrupted Hawkman during Absolute Evil. The identity of the monster under the hood hunting the elite is the central mystery.
• Creative Team: Written by Eisner Award-winner Pornsak Pichetshote (Infidel) with visceral, gritty artwork by Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire).
• Tone: Described by creators as I Know What You Did Last Summer meets Knives Out for billionaires.
• Release Date: The premiere issue officially hits comic book stands on May 20, 2026