Oliver
waxes philosophical about his mortality, his morality, and his personal history
while plumbing the depths of the ocean in search of the Inferno. The ship is
one of the Ninth Circle’s many mobile banks, which Green Arrow sank several
issues back. It holds the key for him to regain his fortune, reclaim his reputation,
and legally resurrect his mother.
Moira Queen
has seemingly returned from the dead, but as a card-carrying member of the
Ninth Circle, it is unlikely she can be trusted. Still, she’s Ollie’s mom, and
his hope springs eternal…for now. Fortunately, he has Black Canary watching his
back.
Juan
Ferreyra returns to the drawing board this issue. I’m unable to say how long he’s
been absent, as I’ve been away for a while myself. But I appreciate seeing his
name alongside that of Benjamin Percy, as the two have been working on Green
Arrow (off and on) since issue #3. These days, a commitment like that is rare
and admirable.
I’m often
accused of being a grumpy old man who long for comics to be as they were in my
childhood. I won’t argue, but this issue does feature Green Arrow, in full
costume and mask, piloting a submersible. I’m uncertain who he expects to
encounter beneath the sea that he feels the need to hide his identity. But like
Ferreyra’s long-term commitment, I find such silliness both campy and
comforting.
Rating:
8/10