DC's emerald archer has gone through a lot of changes over the years, but the absolute tipping point for Green Arrow came in the 1987 miniseries The Longbow Hunters. When long-time girlfriend Black Canary is captured and tortured by a group of villains, Oliver Queen decides that it's time to drop the kooky boxing-glove arrows and other gadgets and go back to what archery does best: putting holes in people. The new gritty re-imagining of the character was a huge success after he found his edge.
Superheroes That Find Their Edge
There comes a point in the life of every superhero when they realize that just putting on the Spandex isn't enough. To really conquer evil, they need to find that special edge deep inside them that gives them the power they need to crush evil.
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By UGO Team April 30, 2012 |
