What is Green Arrow?
[[File:WonderCon 2012 - Green Arrow (7019457861).jpg|thumb|Cosplayer as Green Arrow.]] '''Green Arrow''' is a [[fictional character]] appearing in American comic books [[publishing|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 Jonas 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 [[Archery|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 (DC Comics)|Speedy]]. Speedy's real name is [[Roy Harper (character)|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. == In other media == Green Arrow was not initially a well-known character outside of comic book fandom: he had appeared in a single episode of the animated series ''[[Super Friends]]'' in 1973. In the 2000s, the character appeared in a