Green Arrow # 1 2001 NM-

Green Arrow #1 (2001) marks the start of the highly acclaimed "Quiver" storyline, written by filmmaker Kevin Smith. This issue resurrected the original Oliver Queen, who had been deceased in DC continuity since 1994, and successfully modernized the character for a new generation of readers. 

Plot Summary: "The Queen is Dead"

The story begins with a series of reflections from those closest to the late Oliver Queen, including his son Connor Hawke, his former ward Roy Harper, and his ex-lover Black Canary. 

• The Resurrection: A flashback reveals that during a moment of cosmic upheaval, Parallax (Hal Jordan) used a small piece of DNA from Superman's cape—which was present at Oliver's death—to reconstitute his best friend's body.
• A New Beginning: Oliver Queen reappears in Star City as a tattered, long-haired vagabond with no memory of his final years or his own death.
• The Rescue: Using makeshift "trick arrows" crafted from trash (including a bleach bottle and a 40-oz beer can), Oliver saves an elderly man named Stanley Dover from a group of muggers. 

Creative Team and Characters

• Writer: Kevin Smith, who utilized this 10-issue arc to bridge the gap between Green Arrow's classic Silver Age roots and modern sensibilities.
• Artists: Phil Hester (penciler) and Ande Parks (inker), whose bold, high-contrast style was praised for its unique, almost animated aesthetic.
• Cover Artist: Matt Wagner, who provided the iconic close-up cover art.
• Key Appearances: The issue features Superman, Batman, Parallax, Black Canary, Speedy, and Connor Hawke.