Green Arrow & Black Canary #5

Right off the bat I am a bit disappointed in this book and DC. Why can't they get artist and writers on a monthly book and keep them there? Andrew Coelho steps into artist Cliff Chiang's shoes for this issue and comes up a bit short. Chiang had established a good look for this book over the first four issues and, while Coelho's art isn't bad, it isn't up to par. I see that Chiang is back on board for at least the next few issues and I hope that he can be a professional and keep on schedule. After Winick's great last issue, this issue comes across as a bit of filler. It is almost a jumping on point for new readers as Ollie and Connor's histories are covered. I don't mind a recap issue but at issue #5 it comes across as padding for the eventual TPB. This issue begins and ends basically where we left off last issue with a little cliff hanger at the end. At least, it looks like next issue we will have Ollie and Dinah in uniform doing something.

In summary, this issue is not up to the standard set by the opening four issues both art and story wise. Although, it would be a good jumping on point for a new reader.