{"product_id":"aquaman-green-arrow-deep-target-1-2021-nm","title":"Aquaman\/Green Arrow: Deep Target # 1 2021 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquaman\/Green Arrow: Deep Target #1\u003c\/b\u003e, released in October 2021, is the first of a seven-issue miniseries celebrating the 80th anniversary of both heroes. The story features a mind-bending premise where Oliver Queen and Arthur Curry have effectively switched lives and roles due to a timeline alteration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Premise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series begins with a high-stakes mystery after a shadowy organization called Scorpio uses a \"cosmic treadmill\" to loot artifacts from the past, including a dinosaur from the prehistoric era. This interference disrupts the universe, leading to a reality where: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Switch: Oliver Queen is now Oliver Curry, the King of Atlantis, while Arthur Curry has become the Emerald Archer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: In the first issue, an archer Arthur Curry infiltrates Atlantis to attack Oliver Queen, believing Oliver has stolen his life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villain: The timeline shift is linked to a time travel experiment involving General Anderton, who inadvertently fuses with a dinosaur during the process. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAccording to DC Comics, the series was developed by the following team: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Brandon Thomas, who is noted by reviewers at But Why Tho? for using misdirection to set up the central mystery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Ronan Cliquet, praised by critics at Black Nerd Problems for using visual cues rather than heavy exposition to reveal the character switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola, whose vibrant greens and blues are highlighted for making the artwork pop. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCritical Reception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExpert opinions on the first issue were varied, ranging from enthusiastic to confused:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePositives: Critics at Geek Dad and COMICON called it an unpredictable \"sci-fi adventure romp\" that feels like a modern homage to the Silver Age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNegatives: A reviewer from ComicBook.com felt the script was messy and that the story didn't serve Green Arrow's character well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCommon Critique: Multiple sources, including League of Comic Geeks users, noted that Oliver and Arthur's physical resemblance (both blond with similar facial hair) added to the initial confusion of the switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48003189342308,"sku":"BQ54","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_08_12_36_32_310.jpg?v=1772991624","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/aquaman-green-arrow-deep-target-1-2021-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}