The Shocking Truth Of The Crimson Archer’s Identity And Plans For Star City Revealed in Green Arrow #29

By Chad Burdette

 on October 20, 2025

Oliver Queen has mentored many a hero, but he also once unknowingly mentored a villain — Herb Vraney, the crime lord impersonating a socialite, who took Ollie’s training and became the Crimson Archer. Now, as Oliver tries to build a fairer Star City for everyone in the wake of the Fresh Water Killings, the Crimson Archer reappears with their own plans!

Comic Watch Review:

• Green Arrow #20: Three Detectives and Francene
• Green Arrow #21-23: The Poison I Wanna Spit
• Green Arrow #27: A Crimson Cloud Appears

Tirso Cons Variant Cover:

Green Arrow #29

Green Arrow discovers the shocking truth of the Crimson Archer’s identity and his plans for Star City, while Arsenal and Cheshire Cat combat his scheme from the streets.

Creative Team

• Writer: Chris Condon
• Artist: Osvaldo Pestana Montpeller
• Colorist: Adriano Lucas
• Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin
• Cover Artist: Taurin Clarke
• Variant Cover Artists: Tirso Cons
• Format: Ongoing
• Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/32 pages

The shocking truth of the Crimson Archer’s identity and his plans for Star City revealed in Green Arrow #29 on shelves & digital platforms on October 22, 2025 from DC Comics