How The DCEU Could Improve Green Arrow

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As classic comic book characters undergo countless new iterations from endless new creators, everyone seems to have a favorite for radically different reasons. But what happens when a lesser-known character's most popular iteration leaves behind a ton of the aspects that once made the character a fan favorite?

Inarguably, when asked to picture Green Arrow, most fans would unquestionably imagine Stephen Amell, who has portrayed the character for almost a decade now. The CW's Arrowverse takes its name and earliest success from the adventures of their take on Oliver Queen, but many comic book fans see little resemblance between Amell's bow-wielding hero and the character from the source material.

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Oliver Jonas Queen was created in 1941 by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. The character is and has always been heavily inspired by Robin Hood, but the earliest version also took inspiration from the film serials of the era. The character swiftly became a hero heavily reminiscent of Batman, even including a nemesis who was a clown. The big change came in the late 60s, thanks to artist Neal Adams and writer Douglas O'Neil. Queen gained his distinctive Van Dyke facial hair and best-known costume, as well as a newfound socially conscious angle. He toured the US with Green Lantern, debating the finer points of leftist political discourse. His personality was dialed up, shifting towards a good-natured and humorous figure. That element faded from Queen after the 60s, but has returned with some force in the most modern comic book iterations. While there have been many subtle changes in Queen's character over the years, the one that takes up most public imagination of