DC Comics puts an end to Green Arrow’s current series
The last arrow of a stage
In social networks, Condon shared his sadness and pride in equal parts: “The number 31 of Green Arrow will be my last in the series. It was a dream to work with a character like Ollie in Dc Comics. I am very proud of the work, especially this goal. Thanks to all fans for their support”.
Him Taurin Clarke covers the artist He also said excited farewell: “Our grand finale, Green Arrow #31, has been announced. It could be my most proud phase of comics. Thanks to all those who supported the book”.
For its part, the showrunner of DC All-in, Scott Snydercontributed to the context to the cancellation: “The honest reason is that we were not enough by purchasing the comic. The sales were unsustainable. It is disappointing for everyone, but keeping it meant not being able to risk other projects”. A reflection that recalls that, in the current market, even iconic characters are not safe from the autumn of sales.
A farewell with history
The final stretch promises to be intense:
- In Green arrow #28 We will see how dangerous drugs Crimson sands Star City threatens.
- In it #29 The identity of the mysterious will be revealed Aromis Aromis.
- Him #30 will offer the duel scheduled in the roofs of the city.
- Finally, in him #31Ollie has to face not only his enemies, but also his past and the relationship with his daughter.
Everything indicates that it will be a closure Emotional and explosiveI thought more like an epilogue of the stage than as a simple sharp ending.
A hero who always returns
Although the series ends, it is difficult to imagine that DC maintains the Emerald goalkeeper out of the game for a long time. Oliver Queen has experienced multiple cancellations and relaunched from his debut in 1941. Each generation of readers has seen how the character resumes with new creative voices and everything indicates that in the future he will again have his space in the main catalog of the publisher.
In fact, the end of this phase could open the door to a New editorial approach: either by integrating the character into other series of the DC universe or betting on a relaunch in a tone closer to the great sagas that have marked their history, such as Green arrow: length hunters or Quiver.
Between the road and justice
Throughout its history, Oliver Queen He represented more than a simple superhero with bow and arrows. His rebellious character and his political beliefs made him one of the most critical voices in the DC universe. While other heroes such as Batman or Superman embody the epic size, Green arrow He paid attention to social problems, inequality and corruption of roads. That proximity to readers is the one that distinguishes it, and perhaps also what makes their series so dear despite the ups and downs in sales.
Compared to multiple commercial characters, Ollie has always been the outsider This disturbs both the bad and their own allies. In its best editorial phases, as written by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams in the 70s, Green Arrow became a reference of social criticisms. This inheritance is still alive and explains why, even after cancellation, it always manages to return more strongly.
Legacy to the Fandom
In addition to the sales numbers, the work of condoms, the amounts and Clarke have left their mark on readers. The creative team opted for a Road tone and nearbyMaintaining Ollie like that critical voice and responding within DC, he faced both crime and moral dilemmas that have always characterized it.
For the followers who approach Licaf (Lakes International Comics Art Festival)They will have the opportunity to say goodbye to the writer’s person, who will sign copies with other authors. A perfect opportunity to thank you for these 31 numbers that will undoubtedly occupy a special place on the shelf of many collectors.
