Arrow Comic Series #12 Review

Too Late.
The final issue of the Arrow comic book series certainly doesn't disappoint, as it wraps up the first season of the TV show in spectacular fashion. 'You Owe Me' is an enjoyable side-story involving the Hood helping a man save his wife from a kingpin in Bludhaven; and 'Sacrifice' parts one and two show the immediate aftermath of the Undertaking and the decisions Oliver made which would set up the beginning of season two.
'You Owe Me' is the story of a man who has asked for one too many favours, which catch up to him when his wife is kidnapped by a kingpin in Bludhaven. The Hood helps save them both before returning to Starling. A plot seen many times before, but helped by the protagonist who is likeable and garners sympathy from the reader.
'Sacrifice' is naturally the highlight of this issue however, as it shows Oliver trying to save Laurel, the decision to save a stranger which prevented him from saving Tommy and his brutal murders of the gang who attacked said stranger. I like that there is a reason for Oliver to really feel guilt - had he not stopped to save the stranger, Tommy may be alive. It was also rewarding getting a sneak peak at the aftermath of the Undertaking - the city in chaos, Moira behind bars and Oliver leaving Starling in self imposed exile. For readers who read this when it came out, these details would've been exciting to see.
Overall, the final issue is in many ways the best issue of the entire series. Arrow has gone from strength to strength and delivers a tour de force in its final outing.

RATING: 8.4/10