The NEW OFFICIAL Green Arrow Thread!

[conjob_89]

That one scene in Cry For Justice still pisses me off

Same here. *Pulls out axe to go hunt James Robinson*

 

[WompuM]

I wonder why DC feels the need to constantly drag Ollie through the mud. Cannot say I approve of where this story is heading.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Same here. *Pulls out axe to go hunt James Robinson*

That really was the breaking point for me with Cry for Justice. I didn't find it good, but I didn't find it to be horrible either. But Roy losing his arm while saying he can't feel his fingers (no **** he can't feel his ****ing fingers ) was just ugh. Freaking ugh.

 

[hippie_hunter]

I wonder why DC feels the need to constantly drag Ollie through the mud. Cannot say I approve of where this story is heading.

I'll give Krul a chance. I've been satisfied by his Blackest Night Titans work so far.

 

[NightBeetle]

GREEN ARROW #31
On sale MARCH 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by DIOGENES NEVES
Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI
1:25 variant cover by MIKE MAYHEW
“The Fall of Green Arrow” begins here! Spinning out of the shocking events of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE and JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE AND FALL SPECIAL #1 comes the destruction of Green Arrow. As Oliver Queen’s inner turmoil and guilt overwhelms him, secrets are revealed that will tear him asunder. What will the Emerald Archer reveal to the world that will change his life and the lives of the people around him forever? And why are Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Barry Allen (The Flash) and the rest of the Justice League hunting him?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

 

[NightBeetle]

The Rise and Fall of Arsenal Interview: Writer J.T. Krul T

Newsarama: J.T., you seem to be doing more and more for DC. Is this something you've been wanting? To kind of break into more mainstream comics? And what do you think finally got their attention?

J.T. Krul: Absolutely, I've been wanting to really break into DC Comics for a long time. I've done a few stories with them over the past few years (JSA Classified, Joker's Asylum: Poison Ivy), but getting the chance to work on the Blackest Night books was really my breakthrough. Obviously, Geoff Johns had a lot to do with me getting that chance. As for getting their attention, it could have been my writing ability or my personality, but it was probably my height. I'm pretty tall and hard to miss at the conventions.

Nrama: How did you hear about the opportunity to write these characters? And what did you think of the ideas DC had for them?

Krul: A couple years ago I actually talked with [DC editors] Eddie [Berganza] and Adam [Schlagman] about Red Arrow. I am a huge Roy Harper fan. That project didn't pan out, but when the plans were being laid for his future, Adam and Dan and I talked about it last summer. I was up for it from the word go. As for Green Arrow, I was already developing the Arsenal story and doing the Black Lantern Green Arrow issue, so it all happened organically from there.

The ideas for what they had in store were a big plus. Roy and Ollie are going through big changes and being able to write important stories that change the status quo are challenging and rewarding. Dan's been teasing about both of them as being characters to watch in 2010 – and he's right.

Nrama: Why did this opportunity appeal to you?

Krul: Everything about it appealed to me. Ollie is one of the pillars of the DCU and like I said, I've always been a fan of Roy. I am naturally drawn to stories that bring a certain introspective nature to the characters as they are forced to deal with situations that challenge them to examine their own souls. These are stories that really matter to Ollie and Roy (as well as the rest of the people in their lives).

Nrama: What's your take on Green Arrow? Who is he and how are you hoping to write this character? And are there any influences on how you're writing him?

Krul: I'm digging into all of Green Arrow in preparation for this story, from the early Grell stuff through the rebirth by Kevin Smith, Brad Meltzer, Judd Winick, and on through the current books. I also liked the way Green Arrow was used in both Identity Crisis and Green Lantern: Rebirth – seeing those events through his eyes. Not to mention the Green Lantern / Green Arrow classics.
Nrama: What's your take on Roy Harper? Who is that character as you see him?

Krul: In some ways, Roy is like Ollie. He's just as dedicated and has his own history with a variety of women, but as a father – he has a greater role and responsibility to play. He is definitely a better father than Ollie ever was. He's always been a bit of a smart-ass, but it works as a defense mechanism to protect himself from getting hurt – emotionally and physically. But Roy has also had his own troubles from his past – as Arsenal and even before he put on a costume. His days as a drug addict; his time as a covert operative. He seems more comfortable crossing over lines Ollie never would in order to serve the greater good.

Nrama: How does Roy differ from Green Arrow? Will those differences play a role in the story you're telling?

Krul: I've touched on this a bit already, but in terms for the Rise of Arsenal and the Fall of Green Arrow, it really is about how they react and respond to the events in Cry for Justice. And absolutely, you're going to see how those differences cause friction between the two.

Nrama: How and where will the characters' stories evolve into this event? What have we already seen that might play a part, and where/what will we see the rest of the prequel to this story?

Krul: All of it spills directly out of Cry For Justice. Once that wraps up, it flows right into the "Rise and Fall" special that feeds right into both stories, as well as JLA. We're trying to make the story as seamless as possible.

Nrama: So have you been working closely with James Robinson? You two both live in L.A., right?

Krul: James is up north now, but we've still been able to talk a lot about what's going on with Green Arrow and the rest of the JLA. I was even lucky enough to attend a DC summit to discuss all the plans being put into motion for our books. It was a tremendous opportunity and a great way for the stories to get even better by allowing us time to come together.

Nrama: What can you tell us about the projects – the logistics of how they're going to play out next year? You have a one-shot, a mini and a storyline in the main title, right? Do they all play off each other? Do they deal with the same conflicts or tie-in together?

Krul: March is the big kick-off. The first part is the "Rise and Fall" special, followed by Green Arrow #31 the week after, then Rise of Arsenal #1 the week after that, and capped off by Justice League after that. Once they premiere, the stories run in a parallel fashion, and there are definitely areas that overlap. It's one of the aspects I'm looking forward to the most, being able to play out the same scene from two different points of view.

Nrama: How big of a role will other JLA characters play? Can you share any of the specific characters who will be an important to the story?

Krul: Early on, the JLA will play an important role in both stories, and those closest to Ollie and Roy will have big moments throughout the story. For Ollie that means his best friend – Hal Jordan. And for Roy, that means his old friend Dick Grayson, another former sidekick who is adjusting to a new role – Batman.

 

[hippie_hunter]

I'm moving Krul's run on Green Arrow from giving it a chance to intrigued.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Still couldn't care less about Ollie or Roy.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Well I like Ollie and Roy Mr. Grumpy Pants

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I'm not grumpy, I just think DC's run the Arrow family straight into the ground.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Right now, I'd agree with you on that. But Krul seems to know what he's talking about.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I'll start paying attention to the Arrow family again when someone fixes Connor.

 

[Anubis]

The more I think about it, the more I feel we all would have been better off if all these character's that they've f**ked up over the last few years had died during Infinite Crisis.

Connor, Cassie Cain, all of the Teen Titans, etc.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Same end result for me. I'd probably be reading the tiny number of DC's comics I'm reading now either way. I just can't get behind a lot of what they're doing.

 

[Anubis]

Yeah, I'm not reading any DC at all right now. I don't even care anymore.

 

[hippie_hunter]

I think DC has improved themselves dramatically this year. The only thing that they're doing that is pissing me off is their treatment of the Titans.

 

[Anubis]

Well lets see. JLA sucks. Don't give a s**t about the GL books anymore or their goings on. Man F**k Barry Allen and all that. What's been going on with Batman sounds good but I ain't really all that interested. Same with Superman. Only book that I'm interested in is Secret Six. Other than that? Meh.

 

[Manic]

I was pretty much just reading Wonder Woman, Booster Gold, and Green Arrow/Black Canary. Wonder Woman turned to crap, Green Arrow/Black Canary turned to crappier, and I lost track of Booster Gold after a couple months of being broke and my local comic shop dissolving my pull list due to a lack of pick-ups.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

REBELS, Streets of Gotham, and Secret Six are the only non-Vertigo DC comics that survived my "gotta buy a new car" culling.

 

[WompuM]

You chose Streets over B&R? Meh, yeah, I'd stand behind that. Both are fantastic.

 

[NightBeetle]

Green Arrow and Black Canary #28 Preview

Cupid's mysterious and menacing past is revealed at last – and her ties to the militaristic Cobalt are exposed, thanks to Black Canary's efforts! And in the co-feature, when Cupid's true identity is revealed, she wreaks a horrible vengeance upon Police Lieutenant Hilton.

 

[chris moore]

I really hope Dark Arrow can barely get a shot off. Just being able to replicate the cellular structure of a person is no reason to have Ollie's skills

 

[NightBeetle]

Preview pages of Black Lantern Green Arrow #30

Spoiler

Spoiler

 

[the_ultimate_evil]

Green Arrow and Black Canary #28 Preview

yeah and they basically ruined her

Spoiler

its the cliché super agent who had a breakdown down took some drugs and is now a villain she was much more interesting when she was just a crazy stalker

 

[BrianWilly]

How do you ruin something that was hopelessly dumb in the first place?