Summary
- The Titans reunite after a betrayal in the DC Universe – Arsenal leaves Green Arrow's team to return to his old friends.
- Green Arrow's actions with Amanda Waller brought Arsenal back to their old friends, the Teen Titans.
- Arsenal struggles with Green Arrow's betrayal, but finds support among his former Teen Titans teammates.
Thanks to a betrayal that rocked the DC Universe, the original five members Teen Titans they finally get back together. The Titans have been leading the DC Universe as the biggest superhero team in recent months, but their ranks were missing a key member.
Roy Harper, aka Arsenal, was one of the pillars of the Teen Titans when they first formed. Although Harper occasionally returned to work with his old teammates, Arsenal reconnected with his daughter as of late, working as part of Green Arrow's team. But a major twist is about to shatter Harper's current team and bring him back to his other family, the Titans.
Arsenal leaves Green Arrow's team and joins the Titans
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Green Arrow #350 (2024) |
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October 23, 2024 |
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Writers: |
Joshua Williamson and Chris Condon |
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Amancay Nahuelpan and Montos |
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Taurine Clark |
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Sean Isaacs and Cliff Chiang |
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This big issue features the aftermath of Oliver Queen's role in Absolute Force, while also setting the stage for his next chapter! First, Oliver Queen did the unthinkable to protect his family, and now he must deal with the consequences of his actions. Will his family and friends forgive him? Then get ready for the opening chapter of the Emerald Archer's next adventure from writer Chris Condon (The Enfield Gang Massacre, That Texas Blood) and artist Montos (Black Adam, Green Lantern: War Journal)! |
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There will be big changes in the DC Universe later this year. The publisher has unveiled its all-new DC All In initiative, one of its biggest pushes since the New 52. DC Comics made huge waves by revealing that this new era would introduce the Absolute Universe. DC's greatest icons. In addition to a new universe for readers to enjoy, The Prime DC Universe is also undergoing an overhaulcurrently published titles feature new creative teams.
Arsenal appear with their old Teen Titans pals in John Giang's variant…
For example, Green Arrow loses Joshua Williamson and Sean Izaakse, but gains Chris Condon and Montos. Change is about to happen Green Arrow #350 and Green Arrow 2024 Annual #1both follow Oliver Queen's actions Absolute Power. The queen will have to face how her actions drastically affect her family and the appearance of Isaac's version. Green Arrow #350Arsenal are not taking things well. Roy Green Arrow is seen breaking his bow and arrow Arsenal's mentor looks on in shock.
Roy's trust in Oliver Queen may be shaken, but he has allies elsewhere. Arsenal also appear on the cover of Pete Woods Titans #16 and he can be seen working with a gun as he and Nightwing go into action. Arsenal is seen with more of his old Teen Titans friends in John Giang's version, which shows Roy drawing a bow as Nightwing, Donna Troy, and the Flash, as well as Beast Boy, Cyborg, and Raven posing on the cover.
Green Arrow's Choices Always Hurt His Family
Last year was a wild year for everyone in the DC Universe, especially Green Arrow and his family. Oliver Queen went missing after the Dark Crisis in Infinite Earths and traveled throughout time and space. But when her family searched high and low for her, the Queen kept her distance, convinced that reuniting with her loved ones would lead to a devastating global catastrophe. However, Green Arrow's separation from the family turns out to be partly a mind game by Amanda Waller..
Oliver eventually returns home and soon confronts Amanda for her manipulation. Green Arrow entered the Hall of Order and confronted Waller, who revealed that he had hoped to recruit the Queen all along. Revealing that he had plans for the world's metahumans, Waller offered Green Eye a chance to work for him and promised that his family would be safe in the coming days. surprisingly Green Arrow agreed and even helped him get the Sanctuary papers for his old Justice League teammates..
Oliver Queen turns to the dark side
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After declaring his new allegiance to his family, Green Arrow went to work for Amanda Waller. Once everything was in place, Waller never went after the metahumans. Using a collection of Amazos he called Task Force VII, Waller stole the powers of most of the world's superheroes. The heroes scrambled to figure out what was going on, only for Green Arrow to let them know there's nowhere to hide on the hidden frequency and they were all followed by Waller.
Green Arrow's betrayal led to a meeting of the Titans
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Titans #16 |
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October 16, 2024 |
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Writer: |
John Layman |
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Pete Woods |
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Cover Artist: |
Pete Woods |
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Rafa Sandoval, John Giang, Kelley Jones and Daniel Sampere |
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A league of their own! After the events of Absolute Power, the team looks to the future and the places within it. Does their inability to handle Amanda Waller mean long-term consequences for the hero community? |
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While the heroes of the DC Universe are still dealing with their lack of powers, fans know that things will soon be back to normal. So it doesn't look like Green Arrow's actions will be forgiven anytime soon. While there is a good chance that Oliver is playing a double agent and doing everything he can to stop Waller, he is still actively involved in Waller's plans without telling anyone and This will hurt those closest to the Green Arrow, especially Arsenal.
…from drug addiction to the loss of his daughter, the Titans have always stood by Arsenal.
Roy probably won't even want to look at Oliver for a while, so it's a good thing he has plenty of other places to go. Thankfully, the Titans are still in business (although they'll probably do some re-evaluation –Absolute Power). But as a team he helped found and one of Roy's best friends still in charge, Arsenal will surely be welcomed with open arms. With Tempest recently rejoining the crew, The Fab Five Titans are on the same team for the first time in years.
It's a stressful moment for Arsenal at the moment. The man he considered a close friend and mentor simply betrayed everything he stood for. Even if Oliver Queen's intentions are good, he will fire Roy. But until he lost his daughter to drug addiction, the Titans have always stood by Arsenal. Roy is particularly close to the Titans, where he started the team. It's good to have a supportive network of friends around when Sagittarius is dealing with Green Arrow's betrayal..
What does the future hold for Arsenal and the Titans?
Given the mystery surrounding the ending Absolute Power and the future of DC All In, it's hard to say what will happen. But Arsenal is going to need some serious help to pull off this betrayal, and no one can help him better than people like Nightwing or Donna Troy. They have seen the best and worst parts of Roy's life. As Arsenal struggles with Green Arrow's sudden development, he'll at least get his old one Teen Titans friends who are by his side to help him in his work.
Green Arrow #350 Available on October 23 and Titans #16 Available October 16th from DC Comics.