Secret Origins # 38 1989 VF/NM

Secret Origins #38 (1989) is an anthology-style comic that retells the origin stories of Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) and his sidekick Speedy (Roy Harper) for the post-Crisis era. Published by DC Comics in March 1989, it is considered a key "Copper Age" collectible for fans of the Emerald Archer. 

Green Arrow Origin: "Sometimes a Fool Notion" 

This story was written by Mike Grell, who was the definitive Green Arrow writer of the late 1980s. 

• The Island: The story follows a bored and wealthy Oliver Queen who is betrayed and thrown overboard during a boat trip. He washes up on a desert island and is forced to master the bow and arrow to hunt and survive.
• Evolution: Upon his return to civilization, he realizes his privilege and decides to use his new skills to fight crime and social injustice.
• Creative Team: Script by Mike Grell, pencils by Hannibal King, and inks by Dick Giordano and Arne Starr. 

Speedy Origin: "The Kid That Couldn’t Shoot Straight"

This story, written by Elliot S! Maggin, explores the background of Roy Harper. 

• Early Life: Roy recalls his upbringing on a Navajo reservation after the death of his father. He trained under a mentor named Brave Bow and idolized Green Arrow.
• Meeting Oliver: Roy eventually meets Oliver at an archery contest. After Roy stops a group of thieves, Oliver is impressed by his speed and takes him on as his ward and partner, "Speedy".
• Social Commentary: A flashback shows Oliver on the phone discussing business divestment from South Africa, a direct nod to the real-world anti-apartheid movement occurring when the book was published in 1989.
• Creative Team: Script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by John Koch, and inks by John Nyberg.