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Creation & Design

Green Arrow was created in 1941 as a response to the popularity of Batman, featuring a wealthy vigilante who uses archery skills to fight crime.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a Batman clone, Green Arrow evolved into a more complex character with a focus on social justice and political issues.

Character Development

Over the years, Green Arrow has evolved from a simple crime-fighter to a complex character dealing with social issues, personal loss, and the responsibilities of wealth and power.

Cultural Reception

Green Arrow has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his depth and the social issues he addresses.

Character Details

Real Name:
Oliver Queen
First Appearance:
More Fun Comics #73
Aliases:
Arrow, Emerald Archer, Green Arrow
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Team Arrow, Green Lantern Corps
Abilities:
Expert Archer, Hand-to-Hand Combatant, Master Tactician
Equipment:
Bow and Arrows, Trick Arrows, Utility Belt
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blonde

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More Fun Comics #73
DC ⋅ 1941
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More Fun Comics #73
 
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1st appearance and origin of Aquaman

1st appearance of Green Arrow

1st appearance of Speedy

More Fun Comics #74
DC ⋅ 1941
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More Fun Comics #74
 
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2nd appearance of Aquaman

2nd appearance of Green Arrow

2nd appearance of Speedy

Leading Comics #1
DC ⋅ 1941
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Leading Comics #1
 
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3rd appearance and first cover of Green Arrow and Speedy

1st team appearance of the Seven Soldiers of Victory: Green Arrow, Crimson Avenger, Shining Knight, Speedy, Star-Spangled Kid, Stripesy, Vigilante

1st appearance of the Dummy

More Fun Comics #76
DC ⋅ 1942
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More Fun Comics #76
 
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4th appearance of Aquaman

4th appearance of Green Arrow

More Fun Comics #77
DC ⋅ 1942
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More Fun Comics #77
 
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2nd cover appearance of Green Arrow

Debut of Green Arrow's trick arrows

World's Finest Comics #7
DC ⋅ 1942
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World's Finest Comics #7
 
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Stories featuring Green Arrow begin

More Fun Comics #89
DC ⋅ 1943
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More Fun Comics #89
 
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Origin of Green Arrow

Origin of Speedy

All Funny Comics #16
DC ⋅ 1947
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All Funny Comics #16
 
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Crossover appearance by Superman, Batman, Robin, Green Arrow and Vigilante

Adventure Comics #229
DC ⋅ 1956
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Adventure Comics #229
 
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1st appearance of Green Arrow in the Silver Age

1st appearance of Aquaman in the Silver Age

Adventure Comics #256
DC ⋅ 1959
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Adventure Comics #256
 
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Origin of Green Arrow

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5.5 sold for $350 [$280 in 2023] +25%

Adventure Comics #258
DC ⋅ 1959
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Adventure Comics #258
 
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First meeting of Green Arrow and Superboy

Adventure Comics #262
DC ⋅ 1959
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Adventure Comics #262
 
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Origin of Speedy

Justice League of America #4
DC ⋅ 1961
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Justice League of America #4
 
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Green Arrow joins the Justice League of America

Secret Origins Special #1
DC ⋅ 1961
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Secret Origins Special #1
 
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Reprinted origin stories:

Adam Strange (Showcase #17)

Green Lantern (Green Lantern #1)

Challengers of the Unknown (Showcase #6)

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J'onn J'onzz (Detective Comics #225)

The Flash (Showcase #4)

Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #105)

Superman/Batman team-up (World's Finest #94)

Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #29
DC ⋅ 1961
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Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #29
 
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First Silver Age crossover featuring Batman, Green Arrow and Aquaman

Justice League of America #21
DC ⋅ 1963
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Justice League of America #21
 
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First meeting of the Justice Society of America and the Justice League of America

First meeting of Green Arrow and Black Canary

First meeting and team-up of Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern and Hal Jordan, the Silver Age Green Lantern

1st appearance of Dr. Fate and Hourman in the Silver Age

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2nd appearance of Chronos

"Crisis on Earth" part 1

Brave and the Bold, The #50
DC ⋅ 1963
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Brave and the Bold, The #50
 
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First team-up of Green Arrow and Martian Manhunter

Brave and the Bold, The #85
DC ⋅ 1969
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Brave and the Bold, The #85
 
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Debut of new Green Arrow costume

Justice League of America #75
DC ⋅ 1969
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Justice League of America #75
 
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1st appearance and origin of the second Black Canary, daughter of the first Black Canary

Black Canary joins the Justice League of America

In Justice League of America #220, this Black Canary arc is retconned to be the first appearance of the second Black Canary

Green Lantern #76
DC ⋅ 1970
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Green Lantern #76
 
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1st appearance of Appa Ali Apsa, a Guardian of the Universe

Retitled Green Arrow/Green Lantern

Issue considered by many to mark the end of the comic book Silver Age

Introduction of controversial social themes in comics - Green Lantern is reprimanded by a black man which was an expression of frustration by the creators for the lack of accurately presented black people in comics

Green Lantern #77
DC ⋅ 1970
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Green Lantern #77
 
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Second issue of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow team-up

Green Lantern #85
DC ⋅ 1971
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Green Lantern #85
 
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Pioneering story arc that confronted the topic of drug addiction which led to more realistic and relatable stories in comics

Adams and Mr. O'Neil won a Shazam Award in 1971 for 'Best Individual Story' and recognized by NYC mayor, John Lindsay in a letter which was printed in issue #86

Green Lantern #86
DC ⋅ 1971
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Green Lantern #86
 
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Classic story featuring Green Arrow's sidekick, Speedy's heroin addiction

Action Comics #440
DC ⋅ 1974
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Action Comics #440
 
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First artwork on Green Arrow by Mike Grell

Green Lantern #122
DC ⋅ 1979
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Green Lantern #122
 
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Final team-up between Green Lantern and Green Arrow

Title reverts back to Green Lantern

Detective Comics #549
DC ⋅ 1985
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Detective Comics #549
 
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Green Arrow backup story written by Alan Moore

Crisis on Infinite Earths #12
DC ⋅ 1986
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Crisis on Infinite Earths #12
 
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 12

Death of Anti-Monitor, Dove, Robin, Green Arrow, Huntress and Clayface

1st appearance of Impala in mainstream DC comics

Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1
DC ⋅ 1987
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Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1
 
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Debut of new Green Arrow costume

1st appearance of Shado, the half sister of Oliver Queen and mother of Red Arrow

Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #2
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DC ⋅ 1987
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Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #2
 
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Second issue in a limited series

Green Arrow #1
DC ⋅ 1988
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Green Arrow #1
 
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Premiere issue of the first Green Arrow ongoing series

Green Arrow #34
DC ⋅ 1990
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Green Arrow #34
 
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Partial nudity beyond the average mainstream comic as Black Canary (Dinah Lance) and Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) show their affections for one another

Green Arrow #96
DC ⋅ 1995
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Green Arrow #96
 
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Green Arrow learns Connor Hawke is his son

Green Arrow #101
DC ⋅ 1995
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Green Arrow #101
 
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Death of Green Arrow

Green Arrow #137
DC ⋅ 1998
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Green Arrow #137
 
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Final issue

Green Arrow #1
DC ⋅ 2001
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Green Arrow #1
 
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Written by Kevin Smith

Green Arrow #75
DC ⋅ 2007
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Green Arrow #75
 
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Green Arrow proposes to Black Canary

Green Arrow / Black Canary Wedding Special #1
DC ⋅ 2007
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Green Arrow / Black Canary Wedding Special #1
 
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Wedding of Green Arrow and Black Canary

Teen Titans #12
Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2017
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Teen Titans #12
 
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Variant cover art by Stjepan Sejic

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