Green Arrow facts for kids
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Green Arrow is a fictional character, which means he is not real. He is a superhero from DC Comics. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. He first appeared in a comic book called More Fun Comics #73 in 1941.
Green Arrow's secret identity is Oliver Queen. His friends often call him Ollie. Oliver Queen is a very rich person, a billionaire. He was also once the mayor of a made-up city called Star City.
Green Arrow is a superhero, but he does not have any special powers. He is a skilled archer and uses a bow and arrows to fight bad guys. He learned these skills after he fell off his boat and got stuck on an island. He is also very good at martial arts, which are fighting styles. Green Arrow is known for his blond hair, green costume, and a small beard called a goatee.
He uses many different types of special arrows, called trick arrows. These arrows help him fight crime and supervillains. Some examples are glue arrows, net arrows, explosive arrows, grappling hook arrows, and even boxing-glove arrows!
Green Arrow often fights for what he believes is right. He helps people who need it and works for fairness in society. He has been a member of famous superhero teams like the Justice League and the Outsiders.
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Green Arrow's Friends and Family
Green Arrow has many important people in his life. These characters often help him fight crime or are part of his personal story.
Black Canary
Black Canary is a superhero who has been a close partner to Green Arrow for many years. They often fight crime together.
Speedy and Red Arrow
Green Arrow had a sidekick, like a young helper, named Speedy. Speedy's real name is Roy Harper. Oliver Queen also adopted Roy as his son. Roy Harper grew up to become his own superhero, known as Red Arrow.
Connor Hawke
Green Arrow also has a son named Connor Hawke. When Oliver Queen seemed to die, Connor Hawke took on the role of Green Arrow. Later, Oliver Queen came back to life and became Green Arrow again.
Images for kids
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A panel from More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941). This shows Green Arrow and Speedy when they first appeared. Art by George Papp.
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The cover of Green Lantern (vol. 2) #76 (April 1970). Cover art by Neal Adams.
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The cover of Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1. This comic redefined Green Arrow's character. Cover by Mike Grell.
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The New 52 version of Green Arrow on the cover of Green Arrow (vol. 5) #17 (February 2013). Art by Andrea Sorrentino.
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A 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 TV show Smallville.
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Stephen Amell as Green Arrow in the TV show Arrow.
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See also
In Spanish: Flecha Verde para niños
