First appearing in DC Comics in 1941, this character has been made recently popular by the TV show Arrow, is a green clad archer who is he hero of the fictional Star City. Real name, Oliver Queen he is a billionaire businessmen and owner of Queen Industries. Part of the Justice League, this hero earned his place in many subsequent DC animated movies and games. Originally created as a variant of the more popular Batman character (as can be seen with the origin story), this character’s arsenal is confined to a variety of special tipped arrows, including glue, explosive-tipped, grappling hook, flash grenade, tear gas and even kryptonite arrows. Commonly associated with the visage of Robin Hood, cosplay variants of this character are becoming more and more popular in recent years. With an increased fan base of DC characters spurred by shows like Arrow and Gotham, combined with the still recent DC fighting game, Injustice, this smart-mouthed blondie has become part of popular nerd culture. Premiering in 2012, the highly rated CW show Arrow, is currently in its third season and is still drawing fans of all ages.
Green Arrow Costume: The Basics
In this guide we will cover both the comic and television versions of the characters outfit. They include:
Green Arrow Comic Costume
Green Arrow, Arrow TV Show Costume
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