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Roy Harper is in the hospital recovering from a drug overdose – but not because he relapsed. A new archer is prowling the streets of Star City, shooting people with needles filled with a deadly dose of drugs. As Lian tries to comfort her father, Green Arrow heads out into the streets to find this new archer and put a stop to the killings.  

This story arc by Chris Condon is very good. It’s a street level story with an angry Green Arrow who may go off the good guy leash to dispense justice. Roy’s storyline is the meat of this one, first making people question if he was using again, and now shows him dealing with the aftermath. He is reliving the pain of his past, and the specter of addiction and temptation could return.  

Montos’ art and Adriano Lucas’ colors are on point in this issue. Some panels are closeups focusing on the emotion of the characters and others are wider shots for a more dramatic approach. The action is depicted in a variety of panel sizes and angles that highlights multiple aspects of Green Arrow’s skills and those of his new enemy. 

–Amanda Sheriff