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Series Title: Green Arrow
Issue Number: #14
Grade: VF/NM to NM-
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date: August, 2002
Writer: Kevin Smith
Artist: Phil Hester, Ande Parks
Cover Artist: Matt Wagner
KEY FEATURE: Autographed by Legendary Filmmaker & Writer Kevin Smith! Oliver Queen’s critically acclaimed resurrection era reaches an emotional, high-stakes milestone in the penultimate chapter of the legendary "The Sounds of Violence" story arc. Written by iconic filmmaker and comic scribe Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy), this issue follows Green Arrow as he tries to protect his family and legacy from the chilling, sound-mimicking serial killer, Onomatopoeia. Featuring the fan-favorite interior art style of Phil Hester and Ande Parks, alongside a striking cover by Matt Wagner. Crucially, this copy has been personally autographed by writer Kevin Smith on the front cover!
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Grade: NM- (Near Mint Minus)
Cover: Tremendous visual appeal with deep, rich ink saturation and high original surface gloss. The signature is clean, bold, and perfectly placed on the front cover without obstructing the core cover art. Displays only the absolute lightest signs of standard handling.
Spine: Tight, clean, and flat with firmly intact staples and zero spine roll. Upon close inspection under a direct light source, the spine displays a couple of tiny, highly localized stress lines that do not break color.
Interior: Pristine. The interior pages are bright white, crisp, and clean. Entirely free of reader thumbing, corner folds, or page tears.
Overall: A beautifully preserved, gorgeous collector-grade specimen that sits completely flat and square. It shows exceptional care and serves as an elite signature showcase piece.
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A CELEBRATED MODERN DC KEY SIGNED BY A POP CULTURE ICON! Kevin Smith’s historic run on Green Arrow is universally credited with revitalizing Oliver Queen for the modern era and introducing one of his coolest rogue enemies in Onomatopoeia. Finding sharp, collector-grade copies from this early-2000s run is great—but finding one personally signed by the creator himself is an absolute Holy Grail for fans of the Emerald Archer.
Onomatopoeia Arc Milestone: As a crucial piece of Kevin Smith's definitive storyline, this issue holds a permanent place of honor in modern DC history, making the signature incredibly fitting.
Flawless Front Cover Presentation: The book has been stored with immense care since being signed, protecting the ink from fading, smudging, or clouding. The front display is clean, crisp, and perfect for a raw comic showcase or slab presentation.
Premium Preservation: Free from common devastating defects like color-breaking creases, spine roll, page tearing, or severe corner blunting, this vintage modern book is a beautiful specimen ready for your archive.
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