Green Arrow: Year One: DC Compact Comics Edition

By Andy Diggle

The origin of Oliver Queen reimagined--gritty, grounded, and unforgettable.

"Green Arrow: Year One - DC Compact Comics Edition" delivers the definitive modern origin of Oliver Queen in a stylish, portable format. Originally published in 2007, this critically acclaimed miniseries by writer Andy Diggle and artist Jock reboots the Emerald Archer's backstory with cinematic intensity and emotional depth.

Stranded on a remote island after a betrayal, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen must fight to survive--and in doing so, discovers a purpose greater than himself. Armed with only a handmade bow and raw instinct, he takes his first steps toward becoming Green Arrow. This compact edition preserves the full story in a smaller trim size, perfect for new readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1799508080
• ISBN13: 9781799508083
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Length: 152 Pages