At a fundraising gala across town, Evan Gibson stands outside hoping for a glimpse of the morally-questionable Mayor Altman and Commissioner Nudocerdo. The guests arrive inside to find that Green Arrow has stolen all of the food and distributed it to the poor people of Star City. On the way home from the event, Nudocerdo is killed by a mysterious man wearing a mask. Green Arrow and Gibson discuss the murder, and the long list of possible suspects. Meanwhile, Rochev orders a hit on Green Arrow. Green Lantern Hal Jordan flies into Star City, over the mysterious forest. His ring cannot for some reason scan the forest, and as he enters the forest his ring fails and he crashes. He comments on the strange nature of the forest, and is answered by Green Arrow, standing beneath a gigantic tree bear