Green Arrow has escaped the clutches of the triplets known as Skylark, with the help of one of their own number. However, he is being chased through the Arctic snow by genetically modified wolves. Though he wishes not to hurt the animals, they are leaving him little choice. Meanwhile, the triplet responsible for Oliver's escape is punished by her father. Though he appreciates that they helped to collect a sample of his DNA, her betrayal is unacceptable. He orders her sisters to punish her. She manages to distract them by pointing out that the wolves are getting the better of Green Arrow. Oliver refuses to kill the animals, and he is spared the trouble when a strange old man orders the wolves to stand down. The man incoherently mumbles about something called a Deadzone, caused by mining and