Test Drive

Arrow #1 is a one-issue tie-in to Arrow. It takes place between "Pilot" and "Honor Thy Father". They were released at the Arrow booth at the San Diego Comic-Con 2012.

Official synopsis
Billionaire bad-boy Oliver Queen has returned to Starling City! Five years on a deserted island has changed his focus from partying and hot women to crime-fighting and cold justice. He’s putting his archery talents to good use as the newest super hero on the CW this fall, and in this comic by Geoff Johns and the show’s producers: ARROW!

Plot
Six years ago, Oliver Queen is driving along with two women to the Starling City Plaza Hotel, when he's pulled over by Officer Hilton. The officer tells him how fast he was going, so he'll be given a fine. When Ollie fails to give his license and registration, Hilton asks him to step out of the car, but he refuses due to his not wearing pants. Oliver then uses his phone to call his father, who he requests sort the situation out. Officer Hilton then receives a call from a superior, who tells him that if he wishes to someday make detective rank, he must let Oliver Queen go. Hilton breaks the news to Ollie, who speeds off recklessly.

In the present day, Mr. Patel is in a chopper being flown by an assistant. Patel threatens a man he's on the phone with that if he doesn't own Unidac Industries by the end of their call, he'll have the man killed. The call is soon interrupted by an arrow bursting in from the front of the chopper. Arrow bursts in, grabbing Mr. Patel as he does so, and swinging away with him.

At the police station, Officer Hilton, now detective, is ready to leave for the day, but is taken outside by Officer Groves. To Hilton's surprise, there, on the wall, hangs Mr. Patel from arrows. Along with Patel are phone records, and a note that reads "Drive safe". Officer Groves asks what it means, but Hilton apparently has no idea.

On a roof somewhere in Starling City is Arrow. He states that one man has been brought to justice, now a whole city more is left.