Green Arrow #50

While it's unbelievably bittersweet that this series is coming to an end, this issue simultaneously feels like a fitting finale, as well as really intriguing groundwork for what's to come. Read Full Review

An explosive finale to a truly stellar series! Read Full Review

Almost three years later, this fitting conclusion isn't just a rousing last hurrah for a character, but a reminder that Ollie Queen will always remain the bleeding heart and the conscience of the DC Universe. Read Full Review

Its only a matter of time before Oliver Queen gets another book. I hope its as strong as the last few issues of this run have been. Read Full Review

I don't know what DC has planned for Green Arrow in the future. After the loss of Roy, Dinah's betrayal, and the box's contents have definitely impacted Oliver: similarly to his time on the island. He survives this issue to become a different man. Whatever happens with the Justice League, he may play a role. Green Arrow gets an ending fitting of the life of Oliver Queen. A ton of action and misfortune for the Emerald Archer makes for a good read. Read Full Review

Javier Fernandez shines in these sequences with his dynamic art providing an intense adrenaline rush. Green Arrow was a good for for his hyper kinetic and dramatic style and Im hoping DC has another appropriate title for him. Read Full Review

For a final issue, this is somewhat underwhelming. Obviously Green Arrow isn't going away forever but this issue feels more like a season finale as opposed to a series finale. It leaves major cliffhangers instead of resolving any kind of mystery. The consequences of Ollie's decision on his relationship with Dinah is really engaging and I like those scenes a lot. I do appreciate that the final issue feels as personal and intimate as this does. Read Full Review

Ollie's discovery at the end of the issue cements his disappointment with all things hero related, apprently moving the Emerald Archer off the grid (again). Hrm. As for Black Canary, she does help Ollie escape but can't go with him as DC opens a new path for the character to explore sans archer. Worth a look. Read Full Review

Green Arrow (2016-) #50 is a finale filled with intimate character moments and lots of action. Read Full Review

There's a lot going on here, and it feels like this arc had to be wrapped up several issues early. I'm not sure what comes next for Ollie, but this wrap-up didn't quite stick the landing. And we still don't know why Emiko left! Read Full Review

Recently I have criticised Marvel for the number of times books like Captain Marvel have gone through a restart, failed then restarted again. This phenomenon isn't just a Marvel trend; Green Arrow is certainly on the same list. Additionally, for such a popular character, this is the second book within a year featuring Black Canary that has been cancelled, not counting her own pre-Rebirth book. Maybe these types of characters, Green Arrow included, work better as ancillary characters, characters that can bounce of others. Hopefully this isn't the last the we see of Ollie and Dinah, but for their books to work the pair need top tier creators. Read Full Review

This is worth reading. It's fun to think about what could have been in store for Green Arrow under this creative team, but this little three issue run was overall a success for me. Strange choices were made, the storytelling didn't always make sense to me, but there was a clear passion for this run and this character and for that I need to give it props. Read Full Review

The story just kind of fizzles out, while the art doesn't do it any favors in my opinion.  There was a lot at stake it seemed here, until there just wasn't, but things are still left open in a way that leaves me frustrated because while answers are what you obviously want out of this issue...... it seems like the questions in general were just ignored to give an all out battle for Green Arrow, while leaving the character whimpering by the end.  Not a satisfying ending. Read Full Review

Good riddance to bad rubbish. Read Full Review

Black Canary is great when partnered alongside Green Arrow, but Green Arrow #50 helps beg the question: does she deserve another shot at her own story arc? No Birds of Prey, no Green Arrow. Just Dinah Lance. Now may not be the time for DC to retry the idea, but it's something worth considering in the future. Read Full Review

Psycamorean

Mar 07, 2019

I actually really liked this. A shame this run got cut so short. It really had potential, obviously.

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rayonymous - Aug 11, 2019

It really did.

ohhaimark

Mar 09, 2019

THE GOOD: -Surprisingly enough, this didn't feel like a cobbled together finale issue, which is probably what it was, but at least it felt like a well-thought out, planned out finale. -I'm sad. It's done. Oh well, sounds like DC is going to reboot it anyways. If you're reading this review, comment below on who you'd like to see as a creative team for a Green Arrow relaunch. I personally am not sure. I like some of Alex Maleev's Green Arrow artwork, so he'd be a good artist. A lot of my favorite writers are either busy or working under an exclusive contract for another publisher. -Kelly and Lanzing are surprisingly great writers this issue. -I've always been partial to Javier Fernandez's art. This issue he did great once again. -I liked the countdown format for this issue. -The emotion this issue was so good. -The action scenes were also great. Surprisingly enough, this issue balanced emotion and action perfectly. -That reveal with the box was fantastic and perfectly executed. -The end was amazing. -I really like the setup this issue has for a potential relaunch. THE BAD: -I hate Jayce. She's a dumb character I really hope no one decides to revisit. more

Spacey Medicine

Mar 13, 2019

Honestly this was great, and it hearkened back to some of the classic Green Arrow stuff and I’m so sad that this was it! I want to know more!

daspidaboy

Jun 29, 2021

Overall rating for series is 8 out of 10

rayonymous

Aug 11, 2019

This issue of Green Arrow has the single most intriguing and surprising elements. I was expecting for a new wave of GA stories from #51 but unfortunately DC has had other plans. It's a shame because it could have been awesome from where it left off. Nonetheless, it was a honest and good read.

waltgator93

Mar 06, 2019

Well this plot is nothing but forced and completely out of no where, not for the better. For a finale issue, we know that now the government knows that Oliver has the Box, without telling us how they got that vital information, it was just there. The dialogue felt forced and uncharacteristic. How it ended, we better get more on this! Besides all that, the issue had beautiful art and once you get past all the forced plot, issue is pretty good!