Green Arrow (1988-1998) Vol. 1: Hunters Moon (Green Arrow- Graphic Novel)

What can honestly be said about Mike Grell's run on green arrow, about 25 years after these comics first appeared and they are still excellent, the simple idea with longbow hunters of stripping away the trick arrow, the fictional city (replacing star city with Seattle), the superpowers and the taking of Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance out of the rest of the DC continuity at that point and putting them in a more realistic and adult situation is continued here, even though this says volume one it really the second volume after the longbow hunters so some situations are referenced and explained to a degree so although it would help to have some knowledge of the previous events it isn't completely vital.The plot takes in three stories, hunters moon where Oliver comes up against newly released prisoner and suspected child killer Al Muncy, champions when Oliver is approached by a foreign government to recover a crashed piece of space debris it puts him up against mercenary Eddie Fyers and Gauntlet, when a increase in gang attacks in the gay community leads to deaths Oliver must investigate and put a stop to them. All three stories are told brilliantly and thankfully no attempt has been made to make the visuals look more modern, it pretty much is good old fashioned comic book art even the paper feels old fashioned not the more smooth modern paper, it really is an exercise in nostalgia and not in a bad way.So if you like well drawn, well plotted comics with a more serious look (and when I say serious I do not mean humourless, far from it) without the superhero trapping and camp, this is the comic for you, it really is top notch.Highly recommended for Green Arrow fans old and new, (in fact if you are a fan of Arrow this is very much something that has influenced that series) and even for non Green Arrow fans looking for a good read. (quick warning this was originally produced for DC mature line so it may have elements that are not suitable for young children.)

I was a huge fan of the Grell "The Longbow Hunters" series from the 80's (which I bought in their original form but sadly didn't lost at some point).For some reason I never bought the subsequent series so this collection has finally given me the chance to do so.This has the same gritty , more realistic feel that Grell gave to an older more world weary version of Oliver Queen. In many ways I think his approach (if not the age of his character) influenced the recent "Arrow" TV Series, with a very gritty and grounded street level version of the character.Overall an excellent read and a worthy follow up to The Longbow Hunters. For me this is definitely one of my favourite periods of Green Arrow (with the O'Neal GreenArrow/Green Lantern era being the other) and I'd strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys the character.

Not as good as the mini series it followed (Longbow Hunters), this is still a good collection of short stories ("OK" seems a bit mean, but I can't really give it four stars out of five). My main criticism is that they now do seem a bit dated at times and can feel somewhat rushed. That said, it's a good read and I hope that DC continue to publish these collections so those of us that missed this the first time round can enjoy them. I'd also warn any prospective purchaser that though the story has the same feel (and follows the same continuity) as Longbow Hunters, the artwork and presentation aren't as good as that was a more prestige title.

another good read and really good artwork and a good story well recommended arrived on time and in good condition and good value and hightly recommended for any comic book fan

Bought as a present. Apparently it's good.

Touches on political and social issues and deals with them in n interesting manor. Worth a read to new fans as well as old.

This is a fantastic addition to any Green arrow fans collection and it is a great read for any comic book fan

brought as a gift and the hubby will love it