Top 10 ALTERNATE VERSIONS OF GREEN ARROW
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Oliver queen, better known as Green Arrow, debuted in More Fun Comics #73.
His character pulled inspiration from Robin Hood as well as the novel the Green Archer,
plus a little sprinkle of Batman characteristics for good measure.
So letÕs take a look at the top 10 alternate versions of GREEN ARROW.
In the number 10 spot we have DEADEYE.
In the Antimatter universe, there exists a different version of the emerald archer known
as Deadeye, and he isnÕt how we remember Ollie to be.
He was an evil counterpart of Green Arrow who was a member of the supervillain crew
known as Shadowforce.
The crew originated from the planet Qward and had banded together with the goal of becoming
wealthy.
Maybe if he had just stayed Oliver Queen he would have made the money that came with it.
Coming in at number 9 is LONGBOW GREEN ARROW.
ElseworldÕs League of Justice was written with inspiration from The Lord of the Rings.
In this short lived series there is a version of our hero, a wizard known as Longbow Greenarrow,
and he features an uncanny resemblance to Gandalf.
If Gandalf were to become an esteemed archer.
And of course with his defender of the poor, enemy of he oppressor attitude, he obviously
pulls inspiration from the well known Robin Hood as well.
Next, at number 8 we got DARK KNIGHT ARROW.
Green Arrow resurfaces in Frank MillerÕs batman series.
In a world where superheroes are outlawed by the government, he turns to terrorism to
stop the oppression, but loses his arm somewhere in the process, alluding to it being SupermanÕs
fault.
Luckily enough he is still a competent archer by using his mouth, and eventually is recruited
by Batman to help him take down Superman.
A plan he would give an arm and a leg to carry out.
Maybe just an arm.
In the number 7 spot is GOLIATH.
The Amalgam universe crosses DCÕs Green Arrow with MarvelÕs Hawkeye turned Goliath to get
a superhero still known as Goliath, but with the alias of Oliver Queen.
I think Green Goliath wouldÕve been appropriate here.
He is gifted with the ability to grow in size, as well as super human strength.
In this universe, he is caught in a love triangle, with both he and Hawkeye vying for the attention
of Canary, a relationship that nods to Green ArrowÕs love of Black Canary and GoliathÕs
love of mockingbird.
Coming in at number 6 we have FLASHPOINT ARROW.
During the Flashpoint event, Oliver Queen heads the Green Arrow industries, a company
that repurposes supervillain technology for military use.
He also leads an army of Green Arrows, who he comes across as murdered one day, including
Roy Harper.
Not too pleased at that, he takes it upon himself to hunt down the person that did it,
and this brings him face to face with his own daughter, whom he had after his affair
with Vixen.
FaThatÕs one family who probably wonÕt be doing holidays anymore.
Next up, at number 5 is HOLY TERROR OLIVER.
In another elseworldÕs creation, Batman Holy Terror, in fact the first one to bear the
Elseworlds logo, we have a version of Green Arrow who, although minor, was in fact quite
the opposite of holy.
Though he is only mentioned in passing, he leaves an impression on us because he was
executed by hanging.
For what reason?
Because he was found guilty of supporting underground Jewish pornography.
Now we know what he did with all that money.
Up next at number 4 is NAIL ARROW.
The Oliver queen from the JLA: The Nail miniseries has grown bitter over the years, in part because
of his paraplegic status, having lost an arm, an eye, and the use of his legs.
He got this way after a fight with Amazo, and now holds the belief that all of the Justice
League are aliens plotting against the human race.
Way to turn your back, Ollie.
His brain is later transplanted into amazoÕs body, where he is given a last chance for
redemption.
In the number 3 spot, we have KINGDOM COME ARROW.
In a storyline that hi-lights the frustrations between the next generation of irresponsible
heroes and the old traditional veterans, Oliver queen is BatmanÕs trusted lieutenant and
is responsible for recruiting some of the younger heroes away from SupermanÕs army
and onto BatmanÕs side.
Here he has also settled down with Black Canary and the two of them have a daughter named
Olivia Queen, who takes up the mantle as the new Black Canary.
Coming in at number 2 is INJUSTICE ARROW.
In the prequel comic to the video game, Injustice Gods among Us, Green Arrow is among the heroes
that joins BatmanÕs forces against SupermanÕs harsh regime.
In this storyline he becomes very close to Harley Quinn after saving her, becoming her
shoulder to lean on after Superman kills the Joker.
He is a noble man who takes a stand against needless suffering and execution, or as he
tells Harley, Òsaving his friend from what heÕs afraid he may do.Ó
And finally, in the number 1 spot, weÕve got LONGBOW HUNTER.
Mike GrellÕs GreenArrow: The Longbow Hunter was a 3 issue prestige aimed at a mature audience,
which took Green Arrow out of mainstream continuity and gave him a revamped image.
In this version heÕs gifted a new costume and trades the trick arrows for more traditional
archery.
He was Ollie Queen, moved from Star City to Seattle to be with his girlfriend Black Canary.
The story follows him as he tracks down a serial killer, drug runners, and saves Canary
from torture.
Just routine stuff in the life of a superhero.
So those were the top 10 alternate versions of the GREEN ARROW.
Let me know in the comment section down below who you want alternate versions of next.
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