Green Arrow facts for kids
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Green Arrow is a fictional character, published by DC Comics. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp and first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in 1941. His secret identity is Oliver Queen and his friends call him Ollie. He is a billionaire and once was a mayor of the fictional city Star City.
Green Arrow is a superhero, but lacks any superpowers. He is similar in appearance and abilities to Robin Hood. Green Arrow is an archer who uses his expert skill in archery to fight crime. He wanted to help citizens when he fell off his boat and got stranded on an island. He also is a highly trained martial artist. Green Arrow is blond, dresses all in green, and as a goatee beard.
Green Arrow uses many trick arrows to fight crime plus supervillains. For example, trick arrows include: glue arrows, net arrows, explosive arrows, grappling hook arrows, and boxing-glove arrows.
Since 1970 Green Arrow has usually been written as being explicitly left-wing politically and fighting for social justice.
Green Arrow has been a member of the Justice League and the Outsiders.
Supporting Characters
Green Arrow was romantically linked with Black Canary for many years.
Green Arrow originally had a sidekick, and adopted son, named Speedy. Speedy's real name is Roy Harper. Roy Harper now is the superhero Red Arrow.
Green Arrow also has a biological son named Conner Hawke. When Oliver Queen died, Connor Hawke became Green Arrow. Oliver Queen was later resurrected by Hal Jordan, and retook the role of Green Arrow.
Images for kids
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A panel of More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941), featuring Green Arrow and Speedy's debut and their original costumes. Art by George Papp.
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Green Lantern (vol. 2) #76 (April 1970). Cover art by Neal Adams.
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Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1, the gritty redefinition of Green Arrow. Cover by Mike Grell.
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The New 52 Green Arrow on the cover of Green Arrow (vol. 5) #17 (February 2013). Art by Andrea Sorrentino.
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Textless variant cover of Green Arrow (vol. 6) #1 (August 2016). Art by Neal Adams.
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Justin Hartley as Green Arrow in the television series Smallville.
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Stephen Amell as Green Arrow, in the fifth season of the television series Arrow.
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See also
In Spanish: Flecha Verde para niños
