{"product_id":"green-arrow-1-2016-nm","title":"Green Arrow # 1 2016 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Arrow #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2016), published as part of the DC Rebirth relaunch, marks a return to the character’s traditional roots, specifically reuniting Oliver Queen with his iconic partner, Black Canary. The issue focuses on Oliver's internal conflict as a billionaire CEO who strives to be a \"social justice warrior\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary: \"The Death and Life of Oliver Queen\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollowing the Green Arrow: Rebirth one-shot, this first issue of the ongoing series sees Oliver dealing with the fallout of his meeting with Dinah Lance (Black Canary). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Oliver and Dinah investigate a group of human traffickers known as the \"Underground Men,\" who are kidnapping homeless citizens for an organization called the Ninth Circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA \"Hypocritical\" Lifestyle: Dinah challenges Oliver's billionaire lifestyle, arguing that his immense fortune makes him part of the very system he claims to fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Betrayal: The issue ends on a major cliffhanger as Oliver is betrayed by those closest to him, specifically his business partner Cyrus Broderick and his half-sister Emiko Queen, who appears to side with her mother, Shado, to assassinate him. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Benjamin Percy, who stated his intent was to make the series \"politically and culturally relevant\" by drawing inspiration from writers like Dennis O'Neil and Mike Grell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Otto Schmidt, whose \"sketchy\" and \"expressive\" art style was highly praised for its unique, watercolor-like aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48003653959780,"sku":"BQ514","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_08_13_16_09_706.jpg?v=1772993900","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/green-arrow-1-2016-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}